# CocoonWeaver vs Time Atlas

The clearest difference is monetization model: Time Atlas at free against CocoonWeaver's free with in-app purchases. Time Atlas also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). CocoonWeaver's advantage is ratings volume (317 vs 58) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CocoonWeaver sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Time Atlas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Atlas holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CocoonWeaver has 317 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of CocoonWeaver's written reviews are positive against 76% of Time Atlas's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CocoonWeaver ships an update every 6 days, Time Atlas every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CocoonWeaver | Time Atlas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (317 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocoonweaver-audio-notes/id1464144628/reviews) | **[4.8 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-atlas-automatic-diary/id6738783076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **317** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 689 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Origin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464144627) | [Time Atlas Labs Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781744569) |

## What reviewers say

### CocoonWeaver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocoonweaver-audio-notes/id1464144628)

Capture fleeting thoughts, creative ideas, and important moments with this private, offline audio note-taking app. It offers instant voice recording, offline transcription, and secure local storage for a distraction-free journaling experience.

**Highlights:** Instant voice recording, Offline transcription, Private, local storage, Organize notes into 'cocoons', Voice and manual note-taking, Share entries as audio or text, Full-text search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Benefactor | $6.99 | per month |
| CocoonWeaver Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Guardian | $62.99 | per year |
| CocoonSpeed | $1.99 | one-time |
| Favorites | $2.69 | one-time |
| Color pack Coalaia | $2.69 | one-time |
| Swift Cocoons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color pack Odozea | $3.99 | one-time |
| Color pack Trimenta | $3.99 | one-time |
| Global Player | $4.99 | one-time |
| Patterns | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pull to Sort | $8.99 | one-time |
| SubCocoons | $14.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $14.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Thoughts | $17.99 | one-time |
| CocoonGallery | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Notes | $89.99 | one-time |
| All Features | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent transcription accuracy
- 👍 Intuitive and visually appealing interface
- 🗂️ Helpful organization and categorization features
- 🎨 Customizable color schemes
- 💡 Useful for various purposes (journaling, note-taking, idea capture)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Perceived as too expensive for the features
- 🔒 Lack of cloud/cross-device sync and backup options
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and issues with saving/loading notes
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription errors and inconsistencies
- Inability to edit transcribed text
- Syncing issues between devices
- App crashes when trying to access certain features

**Requested features**

- Add support for more languages
- Implement a dark mode option
- Introduce a web/desktop app version
- Allow for more customization options (e.g., bubble sizes, fonts)
- Improve Apple Watch integration and functionality


### Time Atlas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-atlas-automatic-diary/id6738783076)

This app automatically records your daily activities, locations, and photos to create a comprehensive, private journal of your life. Effortlessly revisit past moments and rediscover your history with a curated visual timeline.

**Highlights:** Automatic location and activity capture, Daily life snapshots with full context, Explore past journeys and events, Curated daily stories with photos and maps, Private and encrypted on-device storage, Optional note-taking for added context

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Atlas Plus - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Time Atlas Plus - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Time Atlas Plus - Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CocoonWeaver free?

CocoonWeaver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time Atlas free?

Time Atlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CocoonWeaver or Time Atlas?

Time Atlas is rated higher. CocoonWeaver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 317 ratings, while Time Atlas averages 4.8 from 58 ratings.

### Do CocoonWeaver or Time Atlas have ads?

Neither CocoonWeaver nor Time Atlas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CocoonWeaver or Time Atlas?

CocoonWeaver ships an update every 6 days, and Time Atlas every 5 days. Most recently, CocoonWeaver was updated on October 7, 2026 and Time Atlas on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*