CogniFocus vs Vela

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CogniFocus compared with Vela
Detail	CogniFocus	Vela
What it does	Focus timer and app blocker with a Goblin companion that reacts to distractions	Capture an idea the instant it hits, by keyboard, voice, or Siri, and let Musa help you shape it into something real.
Stage	MVP	Not given
Founded	2026	Not given
Based in	PK	Not given
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: unlimited idea storage, 10 free Musa credits. Small: 25 credits for €2.99. Medium: 75 credits for €6.99. Large: 200 credits for €14.99.
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)	Keyboard capture Voice dictation capture Musa AI refining Idea exploration mapping Flow streak tracking Local iPhone storage iCloud sync Credit-based AI access
What makes it different	Goblin companion actively reacts to distractions instead of passively timing sessions Works for ADHD and app-switching patterns without judgment	AI never trains on your data Free forever app with pay-as-you-go AI credits
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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