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This page is the public release timeline for CogniFocus, with the newest update featured first and earlier documented releases listed below.

  • New features, polish passes, and quality improvements.
  • Short summaries for quick scanning.
  • Detailed notes when you want the full picture.
  • Links back to the main product page when relevant.

Release timeline

This archive starts from the first public release state documented on the website and continues forward from there.

Latest Update

Newest documented release

Latest4.5.5shieldMay 18, 2026

Minor Improvements (v4.5.5)

General stability fixes across focus flows, plus a minor fix to prevent distraction counting twice in some cases.

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Update History

Earlier documented releases

4.5.4appMay 17, 2026

Focus Session Reliability Improvements (v4.5.4)

Focus session notifications are more stable on Android, timer syncing is improved, and session recovery after reopening the app is cleaner.

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4.5.3appMay 14, 2026

Introducing 1st time Walkthrough (v4.5.3)

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.

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4.5.2shieldMay 13, 2026

What's New (v4.5.2)

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.

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4.5.1shieldMay 7, 2026

What's New (v4.5.1)

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.

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4.5.0appMay 4, 2026

What's New (v4.5.0)

Onboarding now guides your biggest distraction choice earlier, intro progression is smoother, Google recovery is clearer, and level progression interactions are more reliable.

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4.4.3appMay 3, 2026

What's New (v4.4.3)

Daily stats cloud sync is more reliable, sync states are clearer, manual sync is available in Settings, and backup diagnostics are stronger.

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4.4.2appMay 2, 2026

What's New (v4.4.2)

Google sign-in backup behavior is more reliable after reinstall or reset, backup continuity is stronger, and onboarding restore messaging is clearer.

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4.4.1appMay 1, 2026

What's New (v4.4.1)

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.

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4.4.0appApril 30, 2026

Progression Feels Better Every Session (v4.4.0)

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.

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4.3.3appApril 28, 2026

What's New (v4.3.3)

Getting help is now faster and clearer, with a better support form experience, stronger feedback handling, and cleaner in-app messaging.

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4.3.2appApril 28, 2026

What's New (v4.3.2)

Mini fixes and improved prompt reliability, with new quick Settings actions for feedback and sharing.

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4.3.1appApril 28, 2026

What's New (v4.3.1)

Quick fixes and improvements for account sync, feedback, and prompt timing.

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4.3.0appApril 24, 2026

Daily Planning & Focus Polish (v4.3.0)

Daily planning now feels easier to run, focus controls are clearer, and support flows give you faster help with less typing.

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4.2.0shieldApril 22, 2026

Control, Progress & Reliability (v4.2.0)

Focus sessions feel more predictable: Shield readiness is clearer, reminders are stronger, and progress tracking gives better feedback.

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4.1.2shieldApril 21, 2026

Setup & Onboarding Smoother (v4.1.2)

Getting started is easier, Shield setup feels clearer, and smaller-screen layouts are more comfortable during onboarding.

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4.1.1appApril 20, 2026

Launch Setup & Purchase Flow Updates (v4.1.1)

App selection and paywall clarity improved, so setup feels more guided and launch decisions are easier.

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4.0.0appApril 17, 2026

Focus Expansion: Sharper Control (v4.0.0)

CogniFocus expanded beyond a basic timer with Manual Block, smarter guidance, and stronger in-session control.

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3.3.0contentApril 12, 2026

Text & Localization Foundation (v3.3.0)

Text systems were reworked to make app copy clearer now and ready for stronger language support later.

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3.2.2appApril 12, 2026

Accessibility & Update Clarity (v3.2.2)

Accessibility options expanded and update messaging became clearer, so the app is easier to use and easier to trust.

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3.2.1shieldApril 12, 2026

Shield Predictability Upgrade (v3.2.1)

Shield behavior became more dependable during active sessions, especially in harder distraction moments.

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3.2.0appApril 11, 2026

Session Experience Expansion (v3.2.0)

Sessions gained better day-to-day structure with Daily Objective, post-session feedback, and smoother active-session flow.

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3.1.3appApril 8, 2026

Update Prompt Experience (v3.1.3)

New update prompts make it clearer when a release is available and what to do next.

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3.1.2appApril 8, 2026

UI Refinement Pass (v3.1.2)

Spacing, styling, and theme behavior were refined so everyday navigation feels more cohesive.

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3.1.1shieldApril 8, 2026

First Impression Refresh (v3.1.1)

Early experience updates made onboarding, Shield setup, and first-session flow easier to understand from day one.

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WebsitewebsiteApril 7, 2026

Website Refresh

The website became easier to navigate on smaller screens, with clearer legal pages and a dedicated What's New timeline.

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3.0.0shieldApril 7, 2026

Product Baseline: New Focus Flow (v3.0.0)

This release established the modern CogniFocus baseline with a rebuilt flow, refreshed onboarding, and upgraded Shield experience.

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Coming Soon

Still cooking. The Goblin's got more in the bag.

  • Behavioral insight cards - daily reflection and weekly patterns.
  • More companions - Monk, Buddy, Wizard, and others are in the works.
  • Ghost Mode and advanced Shield protection - coming later.