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CogniFocus vs FocusReader
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You open Instagram mid-session. The Goblin catches it and calls you out before one scroll becomes an hour. CogniFocus is an Android app blocker + focus timer that interrupts distractions — not just tracks time. → Blocks TikTok, Instagram & more mid-session → Goblin reacts when you drift or finish strong → Recovery nudges keep the session alive → Streaks and XP build the habit Free to start.
FocusReader is a local-first Chrome extension for distraction-free reading and source-backed quote saving. Open an article in a clean reader view, save exact passages with the page title, source URL, domain, timestamp, and an optional category, then export the full library as Markdown.
| Detail | CogniFocus | FocusReader |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Focus Timer & App Blocker With A Goblin That Fights Back | A local-first Chrome reader and source-backed quote saver. |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Categories | Productivity, Other, Developer Tools | Productivity, Writing, Content Creation |
| Upvotes on IndieNeed | 0 | 1 |
| Reviews | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Open source | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 27, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
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