CogniFocus vs Arlo

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CogniFocus compared with Arlo
Detail	CogniFocus	Arlo
What it does	Focus timer and app blocker with a Goblin companion that reacts to distractions	A Mac app that keeps your day in order and does the parts you hand it
Stage	MVP	Not given
Founded	2026	Not given
Based in	PK	Not given
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Pricing	Free plan with core focus sessions and basic Shield protection. Pro Monthly: $3.99/month after 7-day trial. Pro Yearly: $31.99/year (about $2.67/month, saving 33% versus monthly).	Arlo Free: $0. Arlo: $25/mo
Key features	Focus timer with preset and custom session durations Distraction Shield blocks selected apps during active sessions Goblin companion with mood-based reactions Manual Block mode for proactive blocking outside sessions Recovery nudges to help return focus after distractions Planned Sessions with reminders (Pro feature) Cloud sync across devices (Pro) Focus Shards progression system Do Not Disturb focus mode (Pro)	Morning brief across mail and calendar Mail ranked by importance rather than arrival time Local task agents that draft against your files Mail index that stays on your machine Nothing is sent without your approval Local model support or bring your own Claude subscription Cross-device sync and web access Brief and alerts on phone, web and WhatsApp
What makes it different	Goblin companion actively reacts to distractions instead of passively timing sessions Works for ADHD and app-switching patterns without judgment	All mail indexing and files stay on your machine by default App has no ability to send, reply, pay or schedule without you Free tier truly free with no time limit or card required Works offline on your machine
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	36 no change since last check	6 −4 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	8	1
Citation Flow (Majestic)	23	16
Referring domains (Majestic)	63	17

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