Focus Tree vs Cogni
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Tree
This app helps students stay focused during study sessions by blocking distractions and offering timed work intervals. It also includes flashcards with spaced repetition and a unique social feature where users grow a virtual garden together as they achieve focus goals.
- Distraction blocking during focus sessions
- Pomodoro and study timers
- Spaced repetition flashcards
- Shared virtual garden for accountability
- Progress tracking and streak monitoring
- Collaborative study with friends
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#1 Focus App for Students (2M+ users) Can’t stop checking your phone when you should be studying? Focus Tree helps you stay focused, study smarter, and get better grades together. FOCUS ANYWHERE, ANYTIME Start a focus session and block distractions automatically. Use study timers or Pomodoro sessions to stay consistent and productive. STUDY SMARTER WITH FLASHCARDS Create and review flashcards that actually stick. Use spaced repetition to remember more and ace your exams. STAY MOTIVATED WITH FRIENDS Join shared gardens with classmates or friends. Each time you focus, you add new blocks to your garden and design it your way. Work together, track each other’s streaks, and stay accountable. SEE REAL RESULTS Students who focus daily with Focus Tree report higher grades, stronger habits, and less stress. Focus Tree: study better, together. Privacy Policy: https://focustree.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://focustree.app/terms
Cogni
Create and study flashcards using an AI-enhanced spaced repetition algorithm to optimize learning. Access a vast library of pre-made decks and track your progress with detailed statistics. Study offline with media-supported flashcards.
- AI-enhanced spaced repetition
- Create and review flashcards
- Library of pre-made decks
- Detailed statistics and progress tracking
- Offline access with media support
- Customizable flashcard creation
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Cogni empowers you to master new materials effortlessly by creating and studying flashcards. Built on an enhanced spaced repetition algorithm, the app optimizes your study sessions, ensuring you get the most out of your learning. Whether preparing for exams, studying languages, or mastering complex subjects, millions trust flashcards to achieve their goals. Start your journey to mastery today—no limits, no boundaries, just learning! - Languages - Medicine (MCAT, USMLE & More) - Anatomy & Physiology - Exam preparation (SAT, GRE & More) - Math - Law - Geography - Computing - And many more! Key Benefits: - Easily create and review flashcards tailored to your learning needs. - Customize your cards with colors, lists, and more to fit your style. - Access a massive library of pre-made decks to jumpstart your learning. - Review lecture materials and prep for exams with powerful spaced repetition. Thousands of students boost their grades with this science-backed approach. - AI-enhanced spaced repetition (SRS) for optimal recall. - Flexible study interface with swipe and tap actions for efficient learning. - Detailed statistics and progress tracking to monitor your success. - Offline access to study with media-supported flashcards. Get started with Cogni today and take control of your learning journey! Terms of Use: https://cogni.cards/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://cogni.cards/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cogni at none against Focus Tree's shown. Focus Tree's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 36%) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 1.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Focus Tree sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Cogni sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Focus Tree against 4.7 for Cogni. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Focus Tree's written reviews are positive against 36% of Cogni's.
Focus Tree ships an update every 2 weeks, Cogni every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Tree | Cogni |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.7K ratings) | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews — better | 35.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K — better | 1.7K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Focus Labs | COGNIFLY LTD |
Customer experience
Focus Tree
Cogni
User reviews
Focus Tree
From 5.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Cute and motivating design
- 🔒 Blocks distracting apps
- 💡 Competitive aspect with friends
- 🌱 Fun to build a garden
Room to improve
- 🐛 App freezes or gets stuck
- 🔒 Overly restrictive app blocking
- 💰 Lack of customization options
- 🎁 Limited rewards for study sessions
Cogni
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app for memorizing and growing recall skills
- 🚀 Lifesaver for challenging, memory-heavy subjects like med school
- 👍 Sleek and user-friendly interface, no distractions
Room to improve
- 🐛 Locked up referring to an upgrade page, couldn't continue using the app
- 🐛 Not easy to use, inaccurate for Spanish language
- 🐛 Desktop flashcards deck won't sync with mobile, forcing duplicate work
Bugs and requests
Focus Tree
Reported bugs
4 issues- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Notifications not working as expected
- Account recovery issues when changing devices
- Screen time feature not functioning properly
Requested features
4 requests- Allow pausing of study sessions
- Provide more tiles/rewards for longer study sessions
- Add option to choose different tile designs
- Improve compatibility with larger devices like iPads
Cogni
Reported bugs
2 issues- App no longer available after paying for annual subscription
- Occasional crashes
Requested features
4 requests- Integrate ChatGPT or Claude for automatic card creation
- Add sub-decks for larger decks that need more review
- Improve algorithm for hard/again ratings to better target struggling cards
- Add subsections for decks to study different sections separately
In-app purchases
Focus Tree
- Focus Tree Premium$9.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Focus Tree Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Coin Pack$0.99
- Coin Pack$4.99
- Coin Pack ($9.99)$9.99
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- Coin Pack ($19.99)$19.99
- Coin Pack ($49.99)$49.99
- Coin Pack ($99.99)$99.99
Cogni
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
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- Premium Annual$19.991 Year
- Premium Annual$24.991 Year
- Premium Annual$29.991 Year
- Premium Annual$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$69.99
- Premium Lifetime$99.99
