4.5.4Focus Session ReliabilityMay 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.
Highlights
- Focus session notifications are now more stable and reliable on Android
Fixes
- Improved timer syncing and foreground session handling during active sessions
- Session recovery behavior was refined after reopening the app
- Focus timer controls and session state handling were polished
- General stability fixes and performance improvements across focus flows
4.5.3First-Time WalkthroughMay 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.
Highlights
- New first-time walkthrough helps you start your first focus loop
- Focus setup now introduces duration, goals, app blocking, and starting a session
- Header and footer walkthroughs explain progress, streaks, goals and main tabs
Improvements
- Guidance pointers are easier to follow across different phone sizes
- Daily plan editing and onboarding prompts are more reliable
4.5.2Shield & Progress PolishMay 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.
Highlights
- Returning from a blocked app should no longer stack duplicate Shield overlays
- Progress now shows more behavior-aware Goblin insights and focus patterns
- Behavioral focus nudges and notification timing got safer
Improvements
- Intro screens now respect camera cutouts and tall phone safe areas better
4.5.1Shield & Session ReliabilityMay 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.
Highlights
- Shield app blocking is more reliable after quick app switching
Fixes
- Focus drifts/distractions now update more consistently everywhere in the app
- Session and Shield behaviors were polished for smoother real-time tracking
- Daily plan reminder scheduling is more reliable during startup and resume
- Stability fixes and small UX improvements across focus flows
4.5.0Onboarding & Progression UpgradeMay 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.
Highlights
- Onboarding now helps you choose your biggest distraction up front
- Intro flow is smoother with clearer slide progression and fewer dead ends
- Google recovery during intro is easier to understand
Improvements
- Level and progression interactions are now more reliable
- General polish, stability, and performance improvements
4.4.3Cloud Sync ReliabilityMay 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.
Highlights
- Daily stats sync is more reliable, including sessions ended manually
Fixes
- Sync status is now clearer with visible success, pending, and failure states
- You can now trigger a manual sync from Settings when needed
- Improved stability and diagnostics for cloud backup and restore
4.4.2Backup & Restore ClarityMay 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.
Highlights
- Google sign-in backup now behaves more reliably after reinstall or app data reset
- Improved backup continuity so your account is less likely to show a false no-backup-found message
- Backup and restore messaging is clearer during onboarding
Improvements
- General stability and polish improvements
4.4.1Progression & Settings PolishMay 1, 2026
What's New (v4.4.1)
XP and level progression are clearer, Diamonds rewards are live, session rewards feel better, backup status messaging is improved, and Settings is more polished on mobile.
Highlights
- XP and level progress now feel clearer and smoother
- Diamonds are now live with milestone and tier rewards
- Session reward moments are cleaner and more satisfying
Improvements
- Google sign-in and backup status are now easier to understand
- You now get clearer offline backup status messages
- Settings got a cleaner, more polished mobile layout
4.4.0Progression & Rewards UpgradeApril 30, 2026
Progression Feels Better Every Session (v4.4.0)
CogniFocus now gives a clearer focus progression system with smoother XP, live Diamonds rewards, and clearer Google sign-in and backup status across daily sessions.
Highlights
- Clearer XP progression and level feedback so your focus progress is easier to understand at a glance
- Diamonds are now live, including milestone rewards and tier bonuses for Pro and Limitless users
- Rewards now feel more connected across streaks, XP, and Diamonds after each session
Improvements
- Google sign-in and backup status are now easier to understand, including delayed sync updates while you're offline
- Settings received a cleaner footer and social layout, plus better mobile polish
- Local Dev Tools behavior is more stable when cloud sync is temporarily unavailable
- Character and perk unlocks tied to Diamonds are planned for upcoming updates
4.3.3Support & UI PolishApril 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.
Highlights
- Added a new support request modal and cleaner feedback form flow
- Settings support actions are now easier to use with stronger validation and submission handling
- Support and feedback submissions now show clearer error and success messaging
Improvements
- App notices and alerts are now more consistent across Settings and support actions
- Global modal and alert styling received a polish pass for a cleaner mobile experience
4.3.2Prompt & Settings PolishApril 28, 2026
What's New (v4.3.2)
Mini fixes and improved prompt reliability, with new quick Settings actions for feedback and sharing.
Highlights
- Mini fixes and polish update
- Update prompt now appears more reliably outside Home (including Settings)
- Fixed Google account sync flow from Settings
Improvements
- Added quick Settings actions for feedback, rating, and sharing CogniFocus
- Improved prompt timing so feedback and review prompts do not overlap
4.3.1Quick Fixes & ImprovementsApril 28, 2026
What's New (v4.3.1)
Quick fixes and improvements for account sync, feedback, and prompt timing.
Highlights
- Quick fixes & improvements
Fixes
- Fixed Google account sync from Settings
- Added easier ways to send feedback, rate, and share CogniFocus
- Improved timing so prompts don't overlap during sessions
4.3.0Focus PolishApril 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.
Highlights
- Daily planning and Focus Intention flows are now cleaner and easier to manage
- Session setup, Shield, and focus controls feel more consistent across the app
- Header and progression visuals are clearer, with smoother XP feedback and polish
Improvements
- Support form now better auto-fills your info (including linked email and saved name)
- Support requests now send clearer contact context so replies are easier
- Large internal cleanup improved stability and maintainability across core features
4.2.0Shield & Progress UpdateApril 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.
Highlights
- Shield now clearly tells you when apps or permissions are missing before a focus session
Fixes
- Planned Sessions now send stronger reminders and keep missed sessions visible
- New XP, levels, and Focus Score begin shaping progress around real focus quality
- Goblin reactions now better reflect streak risk, comebacks, XP moments, and missed planned sessions
- Account sync now protects more progress, settings, and planned-session state across reinstalls
- Purchase and account setup flows are more stable
- Session notifications are more reliable during active focus sessions
4.1.2Onboarding PolishApril 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.
Highlights
- Onboarding is smoother and easier to follow
- Choosing apps for your Shield is now faster and more intuitive
- Better layout and spacing on smaller screens
Improvements
- Improved consistency across different devices
- Cleaner visuals with more refined spacing and typography
- Shield setup is now faster and more reliable
- General polish and stability improvements
- Better performance across the app
4.1.1App Selection & Purchase PolishApril 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.
Highlights
- Selected apps now stay pinned while you build or edit your block list
- Shield editing actions now match the rest of the app controls
- Yearly Pro pricing is clearer with the monthly equivalent up front
Improvements
- Terms and Privacy dialogs are shorter, scrollable, and easier to close
- Small launch polish across paywall, Shield, and onboarding flows
4.0.0Focus ExpansionApril 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.
Highlights
- Manual Block adds stronger control outside sessions
- Session objectives are visible and used in reactions
- You can adjust a session mid-focus without restarting
Improvements
- Smarter focus guidance adds drift and burnout nudges
- Planned Sessions were added to Pro
- Personality responses were improved
- UI consistency, notification reliability, performance, and stability
3.3.0Localization FoundationApril 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.
Highlights
- Improved the text system to support future localization
- Prepared the app for character-based voice and UI copy in later updates
- Made legal and update-related text clearer
Improvements
- Continued polish across Settings, onboarding, and content screens
3.2.2Accessibility & Update ClarityApril 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.
Highlights
- Added reduced motion support
- Improved contrast for readability
- Added color-vision support options
Improvements
- Added an in-app What's New dialog
- Made update messaging clearer
3.2.1Shield Reliability UpdateApril 12, 2026
Shield Predictability Upgrade (v3.2.1)
Shield behavior became more dependable during active sessions, especially in harder distraction moments.
Highlights
- Improved Shield reliability during focus sessions
Fixes
- Strengthened distraction monitoring in tougher cases
- Added accessibility improvements across multiple screens
- Improved UI consistency in different parts of the app
3.2.0Focus ExpansionApril 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.
Highlights
- Added Daily Objective to Focus
- Added lightweight post-session feedback
- Added native app sharing
Improvements
- Added a teaser for future companions on intro screens
- Improved theme consistency
- Improved end-of-session urgency visuals
- Improved notifications and Shield reliability
3.1.3Update Prompt ReleaseApril 8, 2026
Update Prompt Experience (v3.1.3)
New update prompts make it clearer when a release is available and what to do next.
Highlights
- Added an in-app update prompt
- Made update availability clearer
- Reduced guesswork around what to do next
Improvements
- Added groundwork for better release status handling
3.1.2UI Consistency PassApril 8, 2026
UI Refinement Pass (v3.1.2)
Spacing, styling, and theme behavior were refined so everyday navigation feels more cohesive.
Highlights
- Cleaned up component styling
- Improved spacing and layout consistency
- Improved theme consistency across screens
Improvements
- Reduced visual rough edges
3.1.1Refinement ReleaseApril 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.
Highlights
- Improved onboarding flow with cleaner copy and smoother motion
- Removed weaker onboarding steps
- Improved Shield setup and Shield status screens
Improvements
- Added clearer Shield states like Setup Required, Ready, Waiting for session, and Monitoring distractions
- Improved Shield overlay visuals in light and dark mode
- Improved the in-app update experience
- Polished home and onboarding labels
WebsiteSite UpdateApril 7, 2026
Website Refresh
The website became easier to navigate on smaller screens, with clearer legal pages and a dedicated What's New timeline.
Highlights
- Improved navigation and button layout on smaller screens
- Made Privacy Policy and Terms pages more consistent
- Added a dedicated What's New page
3.0.0Product BaselineApril 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.
Highlights
- Redesigned app flow around the new Focus tab
- Refreshed onboarding
- Improved Focus Shield flow
Improvements
- Added appearance settings including dark mode
- Added new timer clock styles
