Comparison

FocusOnly vs CogniShield

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

Head to head
About

FocusOnly

Features
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Stop getting lost in complex to-do lists. Focus Only is a distraction-free Pomodoro timer built to help you enter—and stay in—a deep flow state. Why choose Focus Only? Most apps are cluttered with features you don't need. We stripped away the noise to give you exactly what you do need: a tool to help you start working immediately. Key Features: Intuitive Pomodoro Timer: Effortless tracking based on the 25/5 work-break rhythm. Insightful Analytics: Visualize your productivity. Track your focus history by day, week, or month with clear, beautiful charts. Zero Clutter: No task management overhead. Just open, tap Start, and focus. Stunning UI: A modern aesthetic that adapts perfectly to light and dark modes. Battery Efficient: Lightweight and optimized for performance. Who is this for? Students: Ace your exams by tracking exact study hours. Developers: Code without interruptions and maintain your flow. Freelancers: Keep an accurate log of your deep work sessions. Download Focus Only now and start achieving more.

About

CogniShield

Features
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Fewer automatic opens. More intentional choices. CogniShield blocks the apps you select and asks you to complete a short challenge before reopening them. Put a moment of thought between an impulse and a tap, whether you are studying, working or making time for something else. A SHIELD YOU CONTROL Choose apps and websites through Apple’s secure picker. Turn protection on or off from CogniShield. Completing a challenge temporarily opens the relevant target, while your other protected apps stay shielded. MAKE THE PAUSE COUNT Choose from math and logic, geography, the living world, and chemistry. Set the difficulty, the number of correct answers required for each target, and the penalty duration after repeated mistakes. Written challenges are available in French and English; other app languages use the English question bank when available. PRIVACY BUILT INTO THE DESIGN Protection uses Apple’s Screen Time APIs, including Family Controls. App selections use opaque tokens. No account is required, and your challenge counters stay on your device. SUPPORT HEALTHIER FAMILY HABITS CogniShield can support conversations about intentional device use. The current app uses individual authorization from the person using the device. Use Apple’s Screen Time parental settings to manage a child’s device: CogniShield does not offer remote parental supervision or guarantee an unbreakable block. MORE CHOICE WITH PREMIUM The free version protects up to two apps and includes math/logic and geography. Premium unlocks an expanded app selection, category protection, all challenge themes, and context-aware difficulty. Existing Premium entitlements can be restored, including lifetime purchases. Choose an annual subscription or a lifetime purchase, subject to availability in your region. Prices and terms are shown in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your Apple account settings. Restore Purchases is available in Settings. Pause, think, and choose what you really want to open.

Screenshots

FocusOnly4 screens
CogniShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusOnly at every 5 days against CogniShield's every 2 weeks. FocusOnly also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. FocusOnly sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CogniShield sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusOnly ships an update every 5 days, CogniShield every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FocusOnly versus CogniShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusOnlyCogniShield
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByteCraft SolutionsNourredine Mkasri

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FocusOnly

One-time3
  • Support the Developer$0.99
  • Support the Developer$2.99
  • Support the Developer$4.99
1 purchases

CogniShield

Subscriptions1
  • CogniShield Premium7 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusOnly free?
FocusOnly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CogniShield free?
CogniShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusOnly or CogniShield have ads?
Neither FocusOnly nor CogniShield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusOnly or CogniShield?
FocusOnly ships an update every 5 days, and CogniShield every 2 weeks. Most recently, FocusOnly was updated on October 11, 2026 and CogniShield on October 19, 2026.

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