CogniFocus vs NotchStar

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CogniFocus compared with NotchStar
Detail	CogniFocus	NotchStar
What it does	Focus timer and app blocker with a Goblin companion that reacts to distractions	Native Mac control center in the notch with clipboard, files, media, calendar, timers and more
Stage	MVP	Not given
Founded	2026	Not given
Based in	PK	Not given
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).	$4 USD once, one license for up to 3 Macs, 7 day free trial, 7 day refund policy
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)	Clipboard history with search for text, links, images and files File shelf with AirDrop support Now playing controls and artwork Calendar and reminders at a glance Timer, stopwatch and Pomodoro with session tracking Teleprompter with scrolling script Camera mirror for video calls System stats monitoring CPU, memory, disk and network Disk management and cleanup tools Quick notes scratchpad always accessible
What makes it different	Goblin companion actively reacts to distractions instead of passively timing sessions Works for ADHD and app-switching patterns without judgment	Native macOS design with system controls and accessibility support Privacy-first with no account or data collection by default Works on Macs without notch with floating pill interface Lightweight native menu bar app with no Dock icon
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	5 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	8	2
Citation Flow (Majestic)	23	17
Referring domains (Majestic)	63	3

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