# CocoonWeaver vs Lately In Print

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lately In Print at none against CocoonWeaver's 18. Lately In Print also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). CocoonWeaver's advantage is ratings volume (319 vs 10) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CocoonWeaver sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Lately In Print asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lately In Print holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CocoonWeaver has 319 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of CocoonWeaver's written reviews are positive against 83% of Lately In Print's.

CocoonWeaver ships an update every 6 days, Lately In Print every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CocoonWeaver | Lately In Print |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocoonweaver-audio-notes/id1464144628/reviews) | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lately-in-print/id6773145143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 689 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Origin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464144627) | [Lately In Print LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773145145) |

## 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


### Lately In Print

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lately-in-print/id6773145143)

Transform your photos and stories into beautifully designed, physical magazines. Create monthly, seasonal, or single issues, or collaborate with friends. Preserve your life's moments in a tangible keepsake delivered to your door.

**Highlights:** Turn memories into magazines, Add stories to photos, Monthly, seasonal, and single issues, Group magazines with friends, Editorial-inspired layouts, High-quality print delivery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CocoonWeaver free?

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

### Is Lately In Print free?

Lately In Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CocoonWeaver or Lately In Print?

Lately In Print is rated higher. CocoonWeaver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while Lately In Print averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do CocoonWeaver or Lately In Print have ads?

Neither CocoonWeaver nor Lately In Print shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CocoonWeaver or Lately In Print?

CocoonWeaver ships an update every 6 days, and Lately In Print every 3 weeks. Most recently, CocoonWeaver was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lately In Print on October 24, 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.*