# Exocus vs Cogi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cogi at none against Exocus's 7. Cogi also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Exocus's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exocus sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Cogi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Exocus against 5.0 for Cogi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exocus has 163 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, Cogi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exocus | Cogi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogi/id6761427711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Byland Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142565234) | [Prince Malik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889563011) |

## What reviewers say

### Exocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389)

Transform focus sessions into a rewarding journey by visualizing your concentration as a planet's evolution. Earn rewards, unlock new designs, and build a star system of your accomplishments. This gamified timer helps combat procrastination and maintain motivation for long-term goals.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Planet evolution visualization, Stage-based incentives, Hundreds of unique planet designs, Pixel art style, Hardcore Mode for increased stakes, Stardust coins for unlocks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newcomer Pack | $0.29 | one-time |
| Cosmoney x 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cosmoney x 30 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Exopass | $13.99 | one-time |
| Cosmoney x 100 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Exopass + Cosmoney x 200 | $32.99 | one-time |
| Exopass | $34.99 | one-time |


### Cogi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogi/id6761427711)

This app helps you retain insights from books you've read. It resurfaces your highlights and quotes daily using spaced repetition, ensuring that important ideas stick with you over time. Engage with content through simple swipe gestures and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Daily highlight cards with swipe gestures, Spaced repetition for memory retention, Quote Mix for content control, Customizable daily highlight count, Shareable quote cards, Streak tracking and leaderboard, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exocus free?

Exocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cogi free?

Cogi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Exocus or Cogi?

Cogi is rated higher. Exocus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Cogi averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Exocus or Cogi have ads?

Neither Exocus nor Cogi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exocus or Cogi?

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cogi every 3 days. Most recently, Exocus was updated on November 10, 2026 and Cogi on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*