CogniFocus vs Textwhisk

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CogniFocus compared with Textwhisk
Detail	CogniFocus	Textwhisk
What it does	Focus timer and app blocker with a Goblin companion that reacts to distractions	Select text anywhere on your Mac. Get the next action instantly.
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).	$6 USD one-time purchase for one Mac (launch price, normally $12). Includes rule-based and prompt-based custom actions, text tools, clipboard management, currency conversion, and optional desktop companion.
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)	Case conversion (uppercase, lowercase, title case) Summarization with AI Translation into 43 languages Link summarization Offline spelling suggestions Clipboard management Word and character count Currency conversion Keep Mac awake timer Custom rule-based actions with JavaScript
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 subscription required, one-time purchase model Text stays on your Mac for local actions 24 ready-made recipe actions included Bring your own API key for AI features 14-day full refund guarantee
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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