CogniFocus vs Glimt

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CogniFocus compared with Glimt
Detail	CogniFocus	Glimt
What it does	Focus timer and app blocker with a Goblin companion that reacts to distractions	Guided breathing reminders that float over your work and pause automatically during calls
Stage	MVP	Not given
Founded	2026	Not given
Based in	PK	NO
Pricing model	Freemium	Paid
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).	Personal: $39 one time for up to 2 computers. Teams: $32 per seat, one time, 5 seats minimum. 14-day free trial available. 1 year of updates included with every license.
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)	Micro breathing reminders that float up and fade away automatically Custom breathing playlists with multiple patterns Built-in breathing patterns: Coherence, Box, 4-7-8, and Trikona AI-powered custom visualizations Configurable reminder intervals from 1 to 120 minutes Fullscreen or windowed breathing prompt mode MacOS Shortcuts integration to automate actions on session start and end Built-in MCP server for AI agent integration Menu bar integration with no dock icon
What makes it different	Goblin companion actively reacts to distractions instead of passively timing sessions Works for ADHD and app-switching patterns without judgment	One-time purchase with no subscription or recurring fees Never interrupts calls through automatic detection of microphone and camera use AI agent can design custom breathing visualizations on demand Respects focus and workflow by never taking keyboard focus No data collection beyond what is necessary for licensing
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	24 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	8	10
Citation Flow (Majestic)	23	20
Referring domains (Majestic)	63	20

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