CogniFocus vs Brain Rest

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CogniFocus compared with Brain Rest
Detail	CogniFocus	Brain Rest
What it does	Focus timer and app blocker with a Goblin companion that reacts to distractions	Don't let your brain rot
Stage	MVP	Startup
Founded	2026	2026
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).	Not given
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)	Visual Brain Levels showing screen time status from Fresh to Dead Daily app limits on mobile Focus Mode to pause selected apps Bedtime lock to protect sleep schedule Site budgets and blocking in browser Pomodoro cycles in browser Break Mode for complete browser breaks Home-screen widgets on mobile History and calendar analytics Idle-aware time tracking in browser
What makes it different	Goblin companion actively reacts to distractions instead of passively timing sessions Works for ADHD and app-switching patterns without judgment	Playful visual representation of screen time as a living brain that degrades Cross-platform synchronization of settings and entitlements Privacy-first approach with data staying on device Comprehensive blocking across mobile apps and websites
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	3
Citation Flow (Majestic)	23	19
Referring domains (Majestic)	63	15

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