CogniFocus vs BlurSnap

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CogniFocus compared with BlurSnap
Detail	CogniFocus	BlurSnap
What it does	Focus timer and app blocker with a Goblin companion that reacts to distractions	Blur everything, reveal only what matters
Stage	MVP	Not given
Founded	2026	Not given
Based in	PK	Not given
Pricing model	Freemium	Free trial
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).	Free 15-day trial with watermark on saved images. One-time $9.99 purchase unlocks full version with no watermark and lifetime access to all future updates.
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)	Paint to reveal sensitive areas with customizable brush Hold-to-peek to see original before revealing Undo and redo any stroke before saving Global hotkey for instant capture and editing Auto copy to clipboard and auto save results Frosted glass mode for maximum security Works fully offline with no uploads or cloud processing
What makes it different	Goblin companion actively reacts to distractions instead of passively timing sessions Works for ADHD and app-switching patterns without judgment	Blurs everything by default instead of requiring you to find and blur sensitive areas One-time purchase with lifetime access instead of subscriptions Works completely offline with no license key validation Hidden areas are baked into pixels with no recoverable layers Certified and digitally signed through Microsoft Store
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	Not checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	8	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	23	11
Referring domains (Majestic)	63	1

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