Comparison

Cogno vs POUCHES

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

Head to head
About

Cogno

Features
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Cogno is an AI-managed workspace designed to help individuals and teams stay organized, aligned, and consistently moving forward. Track tasks, manage priorities, and maintain clarity with an AI system that supports your workflowβ€”not by acting as a teammate, but by enhancing the way you work. Capture ideas, break down goals, and stay aware of what matters most. Whether you're working solo or collaborating across a team, Cogno keeps your workspace structured and your progress visible. With real-time insights, automatic organization, and simple collaboration tools, Cogno removes friction from everyday work so you can focus on getting things done. Stay organized. Stay aligned. Work with clarity.

About

POUCHES

Features
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POUCHES lets you place numbers as round pouches on a canvas, group them, and calculate as you rearrange them. Lighter than a spreadsheet, richer than a calculator - ideal for estimates, event budgets, and quick bill splits. POUCHES Pro (auto-renewable subscription): Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apps.tomippe.jp/pouches/policy/

Screenshots

Cogno4 screens
POUCHES3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cogno at none against POUCHES's 1. POUCHES's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. POUCHES sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Cogno asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cogno ships an update every 8 months, POUCHES every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Cogno versus POUCHES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCognoPOUCHES
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS26.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size58 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuichi MatsuokaTOMIHIDE OTA

In-app purchases

None

Cogno

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

POUCHES

Subscriptions1
  • POUCHES Pro$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Cogno free?
Cogno is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is POUCHES free?
POUCHES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cogno or POUCHES have ads?
Neither Cogno nor POUCHES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cogno or POUCHES?
Cogno ships an update every 8 months, and POUCHES every 4 days. Most recently, Cogno was updated on October 30, 2026 and POUCHES on October 28, 2026.

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