CogniFocus vs Known

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CogniFocus compared with Known
Detail	CogniFocus	Known
What it does	Focus timer and app blocker with a Goblin companion that reacts to distractions	Snap the receipt. Nothing to type.
Stage	MVP	Not given
Founded	2026	Not given
Based in	PK	US
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).	Free plan: no card or account, first 300 items watched daily, recall alerts from CPSC, FDA, USDA, NHTSA, return and warranty reminders, CSV export and daily backup. Plus: $39.99/year or $3.99/month with 14-day free trial, unlimited items, PDF insurance report and AI claim letters. Plus Forever: $59.
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)	Photograph receipts to automatically extract items Return window calculations based on store policy and purchase date Warranty tracking with renewal reminders No account required; optional sign-in link for device sync Vehicle recall tracking via VIN CSV export and daily backup of item list Expiry date estimates with transparency rules PDF insurance reports and AI claim letters
What makes it different	Goblin companion actively reacts to distractions instead of passively timing sessions Works for ADHD and app-switching patterns without judgment	No account required to start using the app Recall alerts remain free at all pricing tiers Independent company with no ads, brand partnerships or data selling One-time payment option with no subscription renewal Support response within one business day
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	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	63	0

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