CognitoEverything you need to crush it
No more ten separate apps. Cognito bundles everything you use for school into one calm workspace.
free. organized. all in one.
Your planner, timetable, tasks and notes in one workspace. Import your timetable via your school's ICS link and instantly see what's on your plate today. Completely free, no catches.
From planner to app blocking
Planner & timetable
Tasks, deadlines and your weekly schedule in one calendar, with ICS import from your school.
Focus timer & Focus Mode
Study sessions with a countdown timer or stopwatch, and a focus mode that keeps distractions out.
Notes per subject
Quick notes that sync everywhere instantly. Jot them down on your phone, finish them on your laptop.
Statistics & screen time
See how much you're studying, where your time is going and how your week is shaping up.
60+ widgets
Build your own dashboard with flashcards, kanban, focus sounds and much more.
App blocking
Choose which apps get locked while you study. Cog even suggests your biggest time-wasters.
a workspace with tabs
Cognito works like your browser: every tab is a mini-app. Open your dashboard, your planner, a file, or an embedded website side by side and switch with a click. Everything is saved to your account automatically, so your workspace is always ready exactly how you left it.
Everything that's included
A sample of what you can use from day one.
- Tasks & deadlineswith subjects, colors and priorities
- Timetableimport your school schedule via an ICS link
- Calendartasks, tests and events in one overview
- Notes per subjectcapture quickly, find anywhere
- Focus timercountdown or stopwatch, your choice
- Focus Modea mode that keeps distractions out
- XP, streaks & levelsstudying that rewards you
- 60+ widgetsbuild your dashboard your way
- Multiple layoutsa dashboard per subject or mood
- Screen time insightsee where your phone time is going
- App blockingdistracting apps locked during sessions
- Study friendssee each other's streaks and cheer each other on
- Grade trackinggrades per subject and a grade-goal calculator
- Files & websitesjust open them in a tab of your workspace
- Dutch & Englishchoose your own language
- Automatic synceverything is up to date on every device instantly
focus without distraction
Start a focus session on your laptop and your phone automatically blocks the apps that distract you. With the Windows app and the Chrome extension, you keep your PC and browser quiet too. Afterwards, see exactly how much you studied.
watch your progress grow
Every session counts towards your statistics: study time per subject, your best days, and your screen time right alongside it. So you don't just know you're putting in the work — you know it's paying off.
How to get started
Your workspace is ready in five minutes.
Create a free account
No credit card, no trial period. Email address and password, that's it.
Set up your workspace
Add your subjects, import your timetable, and pick the widgets you find useful.
Start your first session
Start the timer and earn your first XP right away. Cog takes care of the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cognito really completely free?
Yes. All features are free, there are no paid extras, and you don't need a credit card. Cognito is a project by RNSDevs for students.
Which devices does Cognito work on?
The web app works in any modern browser, even on a school laptop. There's also an Android app, a Windows app, and a Chrome extension. Everything syncs automatically via your account.
Can I import my school's timetable?
Yes. If your school platform offers a calendar link (ICS), paste it into Cognito and your timetable appears automatically in your planner.
What happens to my data?
Your data is yours: you can export everything and delete your account whenever you want. Read exactly what's stored in the privacy policy.
Do I need to install anything?
No. You can start right away in the browser. The apps for Android, Windows and Chrome are optional and mostly handy for Focus Mode and widgets on your home screen.