CogniFocus vs Routine

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CogniFocus compared with Routine
Detail	CogniFocus	Routine
What it does	Focus timer and app blocker with a Goblin companion that reacts to distractions	One App for Tasks, Calendar & Notes, Powered by AI
Stage	MVP	Established
Founded	2026	2020
Based in	PK	FR
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 includes tasks, calendars, notes, AI assistant, voice commands, offline mode, 3 integrations, 3 custom databases, and 250 AI credits. Personal plan: $5 per month with time blocking, time boxing, 10 integrations, 10 custom databases, and 500 AI credits. Professional plan: $10 per month addi
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)	Unified inbox to centralize tasks, messages, and notifications from all apps AI voice commands to create tasks, plan meetings, and organize work Automatic meeting recording, transcription, and summarization AI agents to delegate research, triage, and follow-ups Custom data model with user-defined entities and databases Local-first, graph-based architecture with offline access AI automations to connect tools and organize information Dashboard for quick access to key information and task capture
What makes it different	Goblin companion actively reacts to distractions instead of passively timing sessions Works for ADHD and app-switching patterns without judgment	Single workspace that replaces multiple specialized tools instead of requiring app switching AI-first approach with agents and automations built into the core product Customizable data model that adapts to your unique workflow without complex setup Fast implementation with no lengthy configuration required Local-first technology with offline capability and privacy focus
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	57 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	8	17
Citation Flow (Majestic)	23	38
Referring domains (Majestic)	63	913

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