CogniFocus vs Pastily

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CogniFocus compared with Pastily
Detail	CogniFocus	Pastily
What it does	Focus timer and app blocker with a Goblin companion that reacts to distractions	Offline clipboard manager for Mac, Windows and Linux
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).	Launch price $8.99 for 1 device (first 30 buyers), then $14.99 for 1 device, $17.99 for 2 devices, $19.99 for 3 devices or unlimited devices. One-time purchase, no subscription.
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)	Searchable clipboard history with up to 2,000 clips Color hex previews with HEX, RGB and HSL conversion One-click image downloads to disk Auto-expire clips on customizable timers Universal Paste Queue for pasting multiple items in sequence Pin clips to prevent deletion Keyboard shortcuts and global hotkeys Notch Island on MacBooks with notch display 100% offline with no cloud sync or telemetry
What makes it different	Goblin companion actively reacts to distractions instead of passively timing sessions Works for ADHD and app-switching patterns without judgment	Works natively on Mac, Windows and Linux with identical features One-time purchase with lifetime access, no subscriptions Keeps up to 2,000 clips versus built-in OS managers 7-day no-questions-asked refund policy
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	4 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	8	3
Citation Flow (Majestic)	23	22
Referring domains (Majestic)	63	25

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