# CogniFocus > CogniFocus is a focus app that reacts when you lose focus. It combines a focus timer, Distraction Shield, Goblin companion reactions, app blocking, planned sessions, progress/XP, Android availability, and an iOS waitlist. This file helps language models discover the most useful content on this site. ## Home - [Why CogniFocus exists](https://cognifocus.app/about.md): CogniFocus is a focus timer and app blocker for Android built by Qasim Khan, founder of CogniElevate. Here is why it was built and what it does. - [Focus Guides for Real-World Distractions](https://cognifocus.app/blog.md): CogniFocus is a focus timer and app blocker where a Goblin reacts the moment you drift into TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube. Actionable guides to protect deep work. - [Get in touch](https://cognifocus.app/contact.md): Get in touch with the CogniFocus team for partnerships, media inquiries, feedback, or general questions. - [Account & Data Deletion](https://cognifocus.app/delete-account.md): Instructions for deleting your CogniFocus account from Settings, including synced data removal, local preferences clearing, notifications, subscriptions, and retained audit records. - [See CogniFocus fight distractions in 34 seconds](https://cognifocus.app/demo.md): Watch how CogniFocus helps you stay focused with a focus timer, distraction Shield, and reactive Goblin companion. - [Download CogniFocus for Android](https://cognifocus.app/download.md): Download CogniFocus on Google Play. Start your first focus session free on Android, or join the iOS waitlist for iPhone updates. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://cognifocus.app/faq.md): Frequently asked questions about CogniFocus: sessions, Shield blocking, companion behavior, premium features, privacy, and support. - [Focus Timer & App Blocker That Fights Back](https://cognifocus.app/index.md): CogniFocus is a focus timer and app blocker with a Goblin companion that reacts when you drift to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other distractions. - [CogniFocus for iOS is coming](https://cognifocus.app/ios-waitlist.md): Looking for a focus timer and app blocker for iPhone? CogniFocus is coming to iOS. Join the waitlist to be first when it ships. - [CogniFocus Pricing](https://cognifocus.app/pricing.md): Compare CogniFocus plans. Start free, upgrade to Pro for stronger Shield protection, planned sessions, and recovery support. - [Privacy Policy](https://cognifocus.app/privacy.md): Read the CogniFocus Privacy Policy for website analytics consent, Turnstile, waitlist forms, app cloud sync, local app data, permissions, support, subscriptions, and deletion. - [Need help?](https://cognifocus.app/support.md): Contact CogniFocus support about bugs, account help, billing, privacy requests, deletion help, or feature ideas. - [Terms of Service](https://cognifocus.app/terms.md): Read the CogniFocus Terms of Service for website forms, app use, permissions, Shield behavior, subscriptions, support, acceptable use, availability, and liability. - [What is CogniFocus?](https://cognifocus.app/what-is-cognifocus.md): CogniFocus is a focus timer and app blocker for Android with a reactive Goblin companion that detects and interrupts distraction during sessions. Free to start, Pro available. - [See What’s New in CogniFocus](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new.md): See what's new in CogniFocus - latest features, Shield upgrades, Goblin updates, and what's coming next. ## Blog - [Android Pause Point vs CogniFocus: What's the Difference?](https://cognifocus.app/blog/android-pause-point-vs-cognifocus.md): Google's new Android Pause Point feature prompts you to pause before opening an app. CogniFocus blocks during active sessions. Here's when each one helps and where they fall short. - [Best App Blocker for Studying on Android (2026)](https://cognifocus.app/blog/app-blocker-for-studying.md): Find the best app blocker for studying on Android. Block Instagram, TikTok and social media during study sessions with a focus timer and accountability reactions. - [Best App Blocker for ADHD on Android in 2026](https://cognifocus.app/blog/best-app-blocker-adhd-android-2026.md): The best app blockers for ADHD on Android in 2026, compared honestly. What actually holds attention when willpower runs out. - [Best app blocker for Android focus sessions](https://cognifocus.app/blog/best-app-blocker-android.md): Looking for the best app blocker for Android? See what features matter for real focus: app blocking, timer flow and quick recovery. - [Top 7 Best Focus Apps for ADHD: Stop Doomscrolling and Boost Productivity](https://cognifocus.app/blog/best-focus-apps-for-adhd.md): Compare the 7 best focus apps for ADHD in 2026. Find Android app blockers, distraction shields and accountability tools that interrupt TikTok and Instagram during study or work sessions. - [Best Pomodoro Timer for Android in 2026 (With App Blocking)](https://cognifocus.app/blog/best-pomodoro-timer-android-2026.md): The best Pomodoro timers for Android in 2026 compared, especially those that actually block distracting apps during the work interval. - [CogniFocus vs AppBlock: Which Android App Blocker Feels More Reactive?](https://cognifocus.app/blog/cognifocus-vs-appblock.md): Compare CogniFocus vs AppBlock to see which Android app blocker is better for stopping distractions, protecting sessions and recovering after a slip. - [CogniFocus vs. Forest: Which Focus App Actually Stops Distractions?](https://cognifocus.app/blog/cognifocus-vs-forest.md): Compare CogniFocus and Forest to see which focus app is better for stopping app switching, blocking distractions, building streaks and staying locked in. - [CogniFocus vs Freedom: Which Focus App Stops App Switching Faster?](https://cognifocus.app/blog/cognifocus-vs-freedom.md): Compare CogniFocus vs Freedom to see which focus app is better for stopping app switching, blocking distractions and recovering after a slip on Android. - [CogniFocus vs Stay Focused: Which Android App Blocker Actually Works?](https://cognifocus.app/blog/cognifocus-vs-stay-focused.md): Comparing CogniFocus and Stay Focused for Android. One reacts to distractions in real time. The other schedules them away. Here is which one fits your focus style. - [Focus Companion App for Android: Why the Goblin Works Better Than a Silent Timer](https://cognifocus.app/blog/focus-companion-app-android.md): A focus companion app does more than count down. CogniFocus pairs a timer and app blocker with a reactive Goblin that notices when you drift and reacts. - [Focus Friend App for Android: Why a Companion Beats a Plain Timer](https://cognifocus.app/blog/focus-friend-app-android.md): Looking for a focus friend app for Android? CogniFocus pairs a focus timer and app blocker with a reactive Goblin companion that keeps you accountable, without the lecture. - [How to focus without distractions](https://cognifocus.app/blog/focus-without-distractions.md): Learn how to focus without distractions using app blocking, clear session structure and practical recovery habits. - [The free Android alternative to Forest (that actually blocks apps)](https://cognifocus.app/blog/free-alternative-to-forest-android.md): CogniFocus is a free alternative to Forest for Android. It blocks TikTok and Instagram during sessions. Forest grows a tree. CogniFocus closes the door. - [The Free Android Alternative to Opal (No VPN, No $99 a Year)](https://cognifocus.app/blog/free-alternative-to-opal-android.md): CogniFocus is a free alternative to Opal for Android. No VPN battery drain, no $99 a year subscription. Blocks apps natively during focus sessions. - [How to Block Instagram on Android (And Actually Stick to It)](https://cognifocus.app/blog/how-to-block-instagram-on-android.md): The fastest ways to block Instagram on Android, from built-in Digital Wellbeing to app blockers that actually hold when cravings hit. - [How to Block Reddit on Android When It's Eating Your Focus Time](https://cognifocus.app/blog/how-to-block-reddit-on-android.md): Reddit's infinite scroll and niche communities make it one of the stickiest apps on Android. Here's how to block it during sessions without deleting your account. - [How to Block YouTube on Android During Work and Study](https://cognifocus.app/blog/how-to-block-youtube-on-android.md): YouTube autoplay and recommendations make it the hardest app to leave. Here's how to block it on Android when it's costing you focus time. - [How to Stop App Switching: A Practical Guide to Deep Work](https://cognifocus.app/blog/how-to-stop-app-switching.md): Learn how to stop app switching, protect deep work and build better focus habits using timers, app blocking, recovery nudges and simple attention rules. - [How to Stop Doomscrolling on Android (Without Deleting Your Apps)](https://cognifocus.app/blog/how-to-stop-doomscrolling-on-android.md): Doomscrolling on Android is a habit loop, not a willpower problem. Here is what actually works to break it without quitting social media entirely. - [OneSec Alternative for Android: What to Use Instead](https://cognifocus.app/blog/onesec-alternative-android.md): OneSec is iOS-only. If you're on Android and want the same friction-before-apps experience, here are the best alternatives, including ones that go further with active blocking. - [TikTok Blocker for Android: Block the Scroll Before It Starts](https://cognifocus.app/blog/tiktok-blocker-android.md): Learn how to block TikTok on Android during study or work sessions. Compare free TikTok blocker apps that actually interrupt the scroll before it starts. - [Why Most Focus Apps Fail the Moment You Get Distracted](https://cognifocus.app/blog/why-most-focus-apps-fail-the-moment-you-get-distracted.md): Most focus apps count time but fail the moment attention slips. Here’s why distraction recovery matters more than passive timers ## Whats-new - [Product Baseline: New Focus Flow (v3.0.0)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v3-0-0.md): This release established the modern CogniFocus baseline with a rebuilt flow, refreshed onboarding, and upgraded Shield experience. - [First Impression Refresh (v3.1.1)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v3-1-1.md): Early experience updates made onboarding, Shield setup, and first-session flow easier to understand from day one. - [UI Refinement Pass (v3.1.2)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v3-1-2.md): Spacing, styling, and theme behavior were refined so everyday navigation feels more cohesive. - [Update Prompt Experience (v3.1.3)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v3-1-3.md): New update prompts make it clearer when a release is available and what to do next. - [Session Experience Expansion (v3.2.0)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v3-2-0.md): Sessions gained better day-to-day structure with Daily Objective, post-session feedback, and smoother active-session flow. - [Shield Predictability Upgrade (v3.2.1)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v3-2-1.md): Shield behavior became more dependable during active sessions, especially in harder distraction moments. - [Accessibility & Update Clarity (v3.2.2)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v3-2-2.md): Accessibility options expanded and update messaging became clearer, so the app is easier to use and easier to trust. - [Text & Localization Foundation (v3.3.0)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v3-3-0.md): Text systems were reworked to make app copy clearer now and ready for stronger language support later. - [Focus Expansion: Sharper Control (v4.0.0)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-0-0.md): CogniFocus expanded beyond a basic timer with Manual Block, smarter guidance, and stronger in-session control. - [Launch Setup & Purchase Flow Updates (v4.1.1)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-1-1.md): App selection and paywall clarity improved, so setup feels more guided and launch decisions are easier. - [Setup & Onboarding Smoother (v4.1.2)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-1-2.md): Getting started is easier, Shield setup feels clearer, and smaller-screen layouts are more comfortable during onboarding. - [Control, Progress & Reliability (v4.2.0)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-2-0.md): Focus sessions feel more predictable: Shield readiness is clearer, reminders are stronger, and progress tracking gives better feedback. - [Daily Planning & Focus Polish (v4.3.0)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-3-0.md): Daily planning now feels easier to run, focus controls are clearer, and support flows give you faster help with less typing. - [What's New (v4.3.1)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-3-1.md): Quick fixes and improvements for account sync, feedback, and prompt timing. - [What's New (v4.3.2)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-3-2.md): Mini fixes and improved prompt reliability, with new quick Settings actions for feedback and sharing. - [What's New (v4.3.3)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-3-3.md): Getting help is now faster and clearer, with a better support form experience, stronger feedback handling, and cleaner in-app messaging. - [Progression Feels Better Every Session (v4.4.0)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-4-0.md): CogniFocus now gives a clearer focus progression system with smoother XP, live Focus Shard rewards, and clearer Google sign-in and backup status across daily sessions. - [What's New (v4.4.1)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-4-1.md): XP and level progression are clearer, Focus Shard rewards are live, session rewards feel better, backup status messaging is improved, and Settings is more polished on mobile. - [What's New (v4.4.2)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-4-2.md): Google sign-in backup behavior is more reliable after reinstall or reset, backup continuity is stronger, and onboarding restore messaging is clearer. - [What's New (v4.4.3)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-4-3.md): Daily stats cloud sync is more reliable, sync states are clearer, manual sync is available in Settings, and backup diagnostics are stronger. - [What's New (v4.5.0)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-5-0.md): Onboarding now guides your biggest distraction choice earlier, intro progression is smoother, Google recovery is clearer, and level progression interactions are more reliable. - [What's New (v4.5.1)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-5-1.md): Shield app blocking is more reliable after quick app switching, focus drift tracking updates more consistently, and reminder scheduling is stronger during startup and resume. - [What's New (v4.5.2)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-5-2.md): Blocked-app returns are cleaner, Progress shows more behavior-aware insights, focus nudges are safer, and intro screens fit tall phones and camera cutouts better. - [Introducing 1st time Walkthrough (v4.5.3)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-5-3.md): A new first-time walkthrough helps you start your first focus loop, understand setup steps, follow progress and tabs, and use guidance that fits more phone sizes. - [Focus Session Reliability Improvements (v4.5.4)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-5-4.md): Focus session notifications are more stable on Android, timer syncing is improved, and session recovery after reopening the app is cleaner. - [Minor Improvements (v4.5.5)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v4-5-5.md): General stability fixes across focus flows, plus a minor fix to prevent distraction counting twice in some cases. - [Major Experience Update (v5.0.0)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v5-0-0.md): CogniFocus 5.0 rebuilds the onboarding and app atmosphere from the ground up, ships a real Focus Shards progression system, sharpens Goblin reactions, and cleans up Shield flows across the board. - [Focus Modes Update (v5.1.0)](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/v5-1-0.md): Focus Modes adds DND integration so CogniFocus can silence phone interruptions during sessions, plus Savage Mode for Pro users, cleaner Shield target setup, and more reliable time-of-day greetings. - [Website Refresh](https://cognifocus.app/whats-new/website-refresh.md): The website became easier to navigate on smaller screens, with clearer legal pages and a dedicated What's New timeline.