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Cosmos: The Moodboard, Reinvented
Discover how a distraction-free Pintrest-disruptor is changing the way we collect ideas and inspiration
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First impressions
In a digital world awash with content, a new contender offers a refreshing alternative to the usual social media clutter. Imagine a place where you gather inspiration – images, articles, designs – without being sidetracked by ads or loud feeds. That’s exactly what this app delivers: a sleek visual inspiration platform that feels more like a private design studio than a public social network.
From the moment you enter the app, the tone is set by a minimalist black-and-white interface that exudes curated calm. There are no noisy likes, no follower counts, no chaotic comment threads – just pure, harmonious expression in the words of its creators.
It invites users of all stripes, from designers to daydreamers, to save anything that inspires them and build personal mood boards. Think of it as Pinterest’s artsy younger sibling: familiar in concept, but raised with more taste and less distraction. Beneath its serene surface, it hides smart features (like AI-powered tagging and search) that make finding “that perfect reference image” a delight rather than a chore.

Available on: iOS, Android (beta), Chrome
What we love
AI-powered discovery: Every image or link you save is automatically analyzed and tagged by AI, meaning you’ll spend less time organizing and more time creating. Searching your library feels almost magical – type a color, a mood, or a keyword, and relevant bits of inspiration resurface instantly. It’s like having a personal curator who knows the vibe you’re going for, even if you saved that reference months ago. In practice, the AI search often unearths connections you might have missed, sparking “aha!” moments that keep your creative flow.
Organized inspiration (Clusters & Canvas): The app introduces a clever system of “elements” (the individual inspirations you save) and “clusters” (the collections or mood boards you group them into). This two-tier organization strikes a great balance: it keeps your ideas tidy without ever feeling rigid. You can have a cluster for Modern Architecture and another for Spring Color Palettes, each filling up with images, notes, and links that belong. For presenting or just visualizing your muse board, an Infinite Canvas feature lets you spread out and arrange content freely – as if pinning cut-outs on an endless wall. It’s an inspired way to revisit your finds and see the bigger picture. Collaborators can even be invited on board, making it akin to a shared sketchbook for team inspiration.
Ad-free sanctuary: Perhaps the most immediately satisfying aspect is what’s missing – advertisements and needless social metrics. Browsing here feels personal and uninterrupted; you won’t be ambushed by sponsored posts or “trending” bait. It’s like stepping into a private studio after escaping a crowded bazaar – calm, curated, and all about your interests . This distraction-free philosophy extends to its community design too: no public like counts means you’re curating for you, not chasing validation.
Overall rating
🤌🤌🤌🤌 Refined delight
We came for the promise of an ad-free inspiration haven, and we stayed for the execution: It transforms moodboarding from a chore into a pleasure, encouraging users to become curators of their own digital libraries. One deep delight is how it shifts your mindset: after a week, you realize you’re browsing the web differently, clipping only what truly resonates instead of hoarding clippings out of habit.
The developers’ attention to detail and craftsmanship is evident in every interaction, from the smooth drag-and-drop of saving content to the delightful surprise of its AI surfacing that perfect reference you forgot you saved. In a short time, it has managed to cultivate a passionate following and even snag an App Store accolade as a top design tool.
Ultimately, it succeeds not by doing everything Pinterest can, but by doing what matters most exceedingly well: providing a sublime space to gather inspiration.
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