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Focus Timer & App Blocker

"Just one scroll" Becomes an hour fast

CogniFocus is a free focus timer and app blocker for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and distracting apps, helping you recover fast and build focus streaks.

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What people are saying

The Goblin reactions got weirdly effective

"Went from 8 Instagram breaks per study session to maybe 1. The Goblin celebrating the clean session made me want to keep the streak alive."

Early Access User
CogniFocus Cheerful Goblin reacting to a clean focus session

"The neutral look is almost worse than a notification. It feels like the app noticed I was about to drift before I did."

Beta Tester
CogniFocus Neutral Goblin watching a focus session

"I opened TikTok out of habit and the annoyed Goblin snapped me out of autopilot faster than any timer I have used."

Study Session User
CogniFocus Annoyed Goblin reacting to a distraction attempt

"The angry reaction is ridiculous in the best way. It turns one more scroll into a tiny moment of accountability."

Focus Sprint User
CogniFocus Angry Goblin warning about a distraction
BEHAVIOR REACTIONS

Every distraction gets a reaction

Tap a Goblin moment to see what system kicks in.

Blocks apps Protects sessions Nudges recovery Tracks progress
ATTENTION SPIRALS

Built for people who keep saying:
“just one minute”

CogniFocus is for Android users who start with a quick check and end up losing the whole session.

The quick checker

“I opened Instagram for 10 seconds and somehow came back 27 minutes later.”

The app switcher

“I switch from work to TikTok before the timer even settles.”

The timer ignorer

“I start focus sessions… then leave them running in the background.”

The muscle-memory scroller

“My thumb opens social apps before my brain approves it.”

I built CogniFocus because “just one quick check”
kept turning into lost hours

Turn your next focus session into a protected one.

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Android first. iOS waitlist available.

What makes CogniFocus different?
CogniFocus is an Android focus timer that pushes back when your attention drifts. Shield blocking, Goblin reactions, and recovery nudges make it feel active during a session instead of passive.
How does Shield block apps during a session?
During an active session, Shield watches for blocked apps and steps in before the scroll takes over. The Goblin reacts, and the session nudges you back toward work instead of letting the distraction loop win.
Is CogniFocus good for ADHD or study focus?
Yes. CogniFocus is built for study blocks, ADHD-friendly focus loops, and anyone who needs a gentler but firmer way to stay on one task.
What happens when I drift or slip?
If you slip into a blocked app or lose focus, recovery nudges help you come back without losing the whole run. The Goblin keeps the session honest, but one distraction does not have to end it.
Why does CogniFocus need Android permissions?
Usage Access lets CogniFocus see which app is in front so Shield can react. Display over other apps lets the Shield screen appear. Those permissions are used for focus protection, not for reading your content.
What do Free, Pro, and Limitless include?
Basic, or Free, covers the core focus loop with lighter limits. Pro expands the session tools with stronger Shield capacity, Manual Block, Planned Sessions, reminders, recovery nudges, and restore support. If a Limitless tier is offered later, its exact limits and extras will be listed on pricing before checkout.
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