Comparison

Nod vs Cognize

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nod

Easily plot outdoor spaces and display them on a map or export for sharing. Record real-life locations, compare them on a map, and perform length and area calculations. Optimized for touch screens with high accuracy drawing tools.

Highlights
  • Plot outdoor spaces on a map
  • Draw geographic data directly on maps
  • Import and visualize geographic data
  • Perform length and area calculations
  • Share data in various formats
  • High accuracy drawing with loupe tool
  • Tamper-evident data history
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Nod uses the GPS capability of an iOS device to make it simple to plot outdoor spaces and display this on a map or export to share with others. It is for anybody who has a need to record a real life location on a map or compare locations on a map back to real life. This could be farmers, builders, scientists, archaeologists, systems developers or anybody with an interest in maps. At a glance: + Use your position on the ground to mark areas of a map + Draw and create geographic data straight onto a map or satellite image + Import and visualise geographic data + Use the app to perform length and area calculations + Use on screen 'rulers' to quickly measure real life features + Tamper evident + Share geographic data with others in various formats + Optimised for touch screen devices Nod also shows the users location in relation to the survey making it possible to make virtual boundaries and perimeters, for example to mark out a physical boundary where is is difficult or not possible to remain within line of sight of marker posts. Data can be imported in the common open source GeoJSON format. Geographic data in the app is made up of multiple layers. Layers group together collections of features. A feature represents some real life geographical feature as a list of coordinates. Features can be line strings, polygons, points and so on. These features are then drawn onto a map. Polygons can contain inner polygons which are 'cut outs'. Individual points in features can be adjusted with high accuracy using the app 'draw' mode. Draw mode adds a 'loupe' to make accuracy easy on a touch screen device by magnifiying the map underneath it. The loupe also provides access to the ruler system. Rulers can be added to the map to mark out temporary measurements and angles. They are guides and are not included when data is exported. Complex and accurate features can be created by combining multiple features and applying geometric operations such as difference, xor and others. Messy data sources can be processed and made orderly with convex and concave hull operations The Nod file format (.nod) stores a complete hashed history of the actions taken to create it. This means it has a complete undo history but also provides confidence that the data is as the original creator intended. Exported data in file formats that do not supoport this facitilty should use other means to prove authenticity. Data can be exported in GeoJSON, CSV, HTML, COLLADA (DAE) formats. COLLADA files can be used when generating data for scaled 3D modelling applications. Please note: The app only uses the device GPS system when it is in use. In addition the GPS system is manually operated in order to conserve power. The user also has control over the desired accuracy of the GPS to further reduce power consumption if necessary. When activated and on maximum accuracy the app will draw considerable power as a result of GPS updates. Care should therefore be taken to reduce energy consumption when this is an issue.

About

Cognize

Features
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Cognize brings your habits, focus, planning, tasks, notes, secure vault, and subscriptions into one clean productivity app. Instead of juggling multiple apps, use one place to build routines, plan your day, focus on important work, organize tasks, protect information, and stay consistent. HABIT TRACKER Build habits that stick with daily tracking, streaks, reminders, and progress insights. Set your habits, choose your frequency, and stay consistent without feeling overwhelmed. - Daily habit tracking and streaks - Custom habit frequency - Smart reminders and notifications - Visual progress tracking POMODORO FOCUS TIMER Turn intention into focused work with structured focus sessions and breaks. Whether you're studying, working on a project, or handling a deadline, Cognize helps you protect your time and see your effort. - Customizable focus and break intervals - Focus session history - Distraction-free focus sessions - Links with your planning workflow HARD FOCUS MODE When distractions need to stop, Hard Focus Mode helps you commit to the task in front of you. Stay in a focused workflow and spend less time switching between distractions. - Strict focus sessions - Reduced distractions - Designed for deep work VISUAL DAY PLANNER See your day as a visual timeline instead of a list of disconnected tasks. Create time blocks, drag them to reschedule, resize them as plans change, and connect tasks and focus sessions to your schedule. - Visual time-blocked daily schedule - Drag to reschedule and resize blocks - Productivity-focused categories and events - Routine templates - Productivity and quality analytics - Direct task and Pomodoro linking - Quick completion toggles - Fast editing and deletion TO-DO LIST Keep everyday tasks simple and organized with a flexible checklist built around how you work. - Task and checklist management - Task templates - Categories and priority levels - Recurring tasks - Clear completion tracking SUBSCRIPTIONS TRACKER Keep recurring subscriptions organized in one place. Know what you're paying for and when upcoming payments are due without checking multiple services. - Track recurring subscriptions - View upcoming payments - Keep subscription details organized NOTES & SECURE VAULT Keep important information close at hand. Capture ideas, save notes and files, and securely store local passwords and other sensitive information in your vault. - Notes and quick ideas - File storage - Secure local password storage - Important information in one place QUICK ACCESS Reach the tools you use most without unnecessary steps. Get to habits, tasks, planning, and focus sessions quickly and keep your workflow moving. PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Make your productivity space fit your style with personalization options and texture customization. OFFLINE ACCESS Stay productive even without a network connection. Access supported core information and continue key productivity activities offline, with syncing when connectivity is available. ACHIEVEMENTS & PROGRESS Stay motivated as you move forward. Earn achievements, build consistency, and see your productivity journey over time. ONE PRODUCTIVITY SYSTEM Cognize is built for students, professionals, freelancers, creators, and anyone tired of switching between separate apps for habits, tasks, calendars, focus sessions, notes, and personal organization. The goal is simple: less app switching, less friction, and more meaningful progress. Cognize gives you one connected system to plan your day, focus on what matters, build better habits, and keep everything you need close at hand. Download Cognize and build a more focused, organized daily routine. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/cognizeapp/cognize-privacy-policy/blob/main/index.md

Screenshots

Nod4 screens
Cognize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nod at none against Cognize's 2. Nod also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Cognize's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cognize sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nod asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nod ships an update every 6 weeks, Cognize weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nod versus Cognize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodCognize
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert AthertonAndrea Tesoro

In-app purchases

None

Nod

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cognize

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan — $3.99 per month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan — $24.99 per year7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Nod free?
Nod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cognize free?
Cognize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nod or Cognize have ads?
Neither Nod nor Cognize shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nod or Cognize?
Nod ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cognize weekly. Most recently, Nod was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cognize on November 8, 2026.

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