# ADDitude Magazine vs CocoonWeaver

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CocoonWeaver at 81% against ADDitude Magazine's 19%. CocoonWeaver also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months). ADDitude Magazine's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ADDitude Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and CocoonWeaver sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CocoonWeaver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CocoonWeaver has 319 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of ADDitude Magazine's written reviews are positive against 81% of CocoonWeaver's.

ADDitude Magazine ships an update every 8 months, CocoonWeaver every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ADDitude Magazine | CocoonWeaver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/additude-magazine/id582710097/reviews) | **[4.6 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocoonweaver-audio-notes/id1464144628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **319** |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 689 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WebMD](https://appshunter.io/developer/295076332) | [The Origin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464144627) |

## What reviewers say

### ADDitude Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/additude-magazine/id582710097)

Access expert advice and information on ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and medication for adults and children. This resource offers inspiration and practical strategies for success at home, school, and work, with articles available offline.

**Highlights:** ADHD symptoms and diagnosis, Medication and treatment options, Advice for adults and children, Offline article access, Inspiration for success, Related conditions information

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ADDitude Magazine Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| ADDitude: 20150123110155 | $6.99 | one-time |
| ADDitude: 20150123110157 | $6.99 | one-time |
| ADDitude Magazine - Summer 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Additude Magazine - Winter 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| ADDitude Magazine - Spring 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| ADDditude Magazine - Summer 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| ADDitude Magazine - Fall 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| ADDitude Magazine - Winter 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| ADDitude Magazine - Spring 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ADDitude Magazine free?

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

### Is CocoonWeaver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ADDitude Magazine or CocoonWeaver?

CocoonWeaver is rated higher. ADDitude Magazine averages 2.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while CocoonWeaver averages 4.6 from 319 ratings.

### Do ADDitude Magazine or CocoonWeaver have ads?

Neither ADDitude Magazine nor CocoonWeaver shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ADDitude Magazine or CocoonWeaver?

ADDitude Magazine ships an update every 8 months, and CocoonWeaver every 6 days. Most recently, ADDitude Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and CocoonWeaver on October 29, 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.*