Overview
This review examines the Coconut app, an AI-powered note-taking tool targeted at students and meeting users, assessing its features, pricing, and value in comparison to alternatives.
App Availability and Setup
- Coconut is available on iOS, Android, and as a web app.
- The setup process requires user details and leads quickly to an aggressive paywall.
Pricing and Plans
- The cheapest plan is £129 per year (approx. £12–13 per month).
- Reviewer perceives this as expensive for an AI note-taking app.
- Free plan exists, but differences from the paid plan are unclear.
Core Features
- Transcribes audio recordings and generates note summaries and breakdowns.
- Allows users to flag bookmarks, add notes, edit, translate, and download recordings.
- Supports chatting with the note for further breakdown of content.
- Enables note sharing, transcript replay, and export of flashcards to Anki.
Student-Focused Tools
- Flashcard creation from key points, with active recall support for learning reinforcement.
- Quiz generation for study purposes.
- Study games included, but relevance and quality are mixed; some games feel like filler.
Additional Features
- Video and podcast creation from notes, with videos having a basic, Minecraft-inspired style.
- Web app supports uploading and summarizing YouTube videos, PDFs, text, and local audio.
- Mobile app has strong notification prompts and is dependent on transcript quality.
User Experience and Design
- UI is described as functional but unattractive and disjointed.
- Some features appear integrated without cohesive design.
Value Assessment
- App has a high App Store rating and claims over 1M users, but actual paid usage may be low.
- Reviewer feels price is unjustified and suggests a lower monthly rate (~£3–4) would be fairer.
- Alternative apps like Recall AI and RemNote offer similar or better features at lower prices.
Recommendations / Advice
- Consider alternatives like Recall AI or RemNote, which provide comparable features at lower or free price points.
- Those seeking strong flashcard and quiz integration may appreciate Coconut, but price and UI may be drawbacks.
- The reviewer does not recommend Coconut at its current price but will continue monitoring for updates.