# touch grass: screen time limit — control the scroll, be zen

> App blocker that requires touching grass to unlock phone usage. (iPhone/iPad app by Rhys Kentish.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-grass-screen-time-limit/id6739589530 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rhys Kentish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732733441)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 2,958 App Store ratings · 283 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-03-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-grass-screen-time-limit/id6739589530/reviews.md

## What is touch grass?

touch grass

block your apps until you literally touch grass.

tired of mindless scrolling? touch grass helps you reclaim your time by blocking your most distracting apps until you connect with nature.

key features:
- block distracting apps until you verify touching grass
- smart grass detection using computer vision
- track your screen time progress
- flexible unblock durations for your lifestyle
- monthly free skip when you need it

premium features:
- block unlimited apps and categories
- view your screen time history
- deeper insights into your usage patterns

impact:
50% of all skip purchase profits support uk rewilding projects. reduce your screen time while helping restore natural habitats.

how it works:
1. choose apps to block
2. when you want to use them, take a photo of grass
3. enjoy your apps, knowing you've stepped outside

perfect for:
- breaking phone addiction
- building healthier habits
- finding balance with technology
- reconnecting with nature
- mindful tech usage

requirements:
- iphone running ios 17 or later
- a patch of grass (real ones only!)

touch grass: end the screen addiction.

terms of use: https://touchgrass.now/terms

## Key features

- Block apps until grass is touched
- Computer vision for grass detection
- Track screen time progress
- Flexible unblock durations
- Block unlimited apps (premium)
- View screen time history (premium)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| tg pro black friday 2025 | $19.99 | per year |
| touch grass yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| tg pro weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| touch grass pro monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| tg pro monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| touch grass pro monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| touch grass yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 touch grass skip credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| touch grass skip credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 touch grass skip credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2 touch grass skip credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 touch grass skip credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6 touch grass skip credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 4 touch grass skip credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 9 touch grass skip credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 8 touch grass skip credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 touch grass skip credits | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of touch grass?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Motivates users to go outside
- 💡 Unique approach to reducing screen time
- 🚀 Works well for most users
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI

**Cons**

- 💰 Subscription model limits free features
- 🐛 Issues with grass detection in certain conditions
- 🔒 Ability to bypass restrictions with minimal effort
- 🕰️ Time frame settings can be confusing
- 🌱 Challenges for users in areas with limited greenery

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera menu going black
- Inconsistent app behavior after touching grass
- Issues with app recognizing grass in certain conditions

**Most requested features**

- More flexible scheduling options
- Ability to block more than 2 apps in free version
- Flashlight or low-light detection for night use
- Expanded detection for different outdoor surfaces
- Social features to share outdoor experiences

## Recent user reviews (10 of 283)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-grass-screen-time-limit/id6739589530/reviews.md

### 5/5 — one with the ants

*2026-07-30, version 1.4.2*

this app is genuinely so useful, i love the concept and design. and when i do go outside to take a pic of grass just to get back on my phone, i end up enjoying nature and spending a while off of my phone. the setup and aesthetics of this app is also just so pleasing and another one of the reasons this app isn’t annoying. thank you so much for making this cause it’s genuinely what i needed as a reminder that there’s more to life than my phone ;)

### 4/5 — Must have app

*2026-07-16, version 1.4.2*

This app works very well. My screen time has dropped by half. I work in a concrete jungle, so I use the breathing break instead. So glad they added that feature, since grass is hard to come by at work. But I wish they would add the ability to ignore some apps. Since things like using maps for gps, workout apps, meditation apps, etc… count towards my screen time. I’ll be driving somewhere using my gps and get a notification that I need a break from my phone. Other then that though, it works great and does its job well.

### 5/5 — one with the ants

*2026-07-08, version 1.4.2*

this app is genuinely so useful, i love the concept and design. and when i do go outside to take a pic of grass just to get back on my phone, i end up enjoying nature and spending a while off of my phone. the setup and aesthetics of this app is also just so pleasing and another one of the reasons this app isn’t annoying. thank you so much for making this cause it’s genuinely what i needed ;)

### 4/5 — Finally!

*2026-07-05, version 1.4.2*

This is the app of my dreams! All the blocks of telling me to take deep breaths or having me do math don't work because they're too easy! Having to actually get up (*even if it's to go to a window and cheat to take a picture from there, more on it later) and move around gives me the time to be less of a zombie. it's the most accountable i've been with my phone!

Only complaints: it's a little faulty, as expected! Like mentioned, it will register grass from a second story window when I'm feeling like a slacker, but i can be touching the only patch of green plant in my front yard (mint) and it doesn't count. Not a big problem, i just man up and go across the street to freak the neighbors out by touching their lawn instead but worth mentioning, along with that i love to add how poor i am and how much i wish i could buy full version, but even on the free version this app is great as it can target my main problems!

### 5/5 — W

*2026-06-24, version 1.4.2*

W

### 5/5 — Cynic

*2026-06-24, version 1.4.2*

It is awesome except for the payment for the extra stuff

### 1/5 — it wouldn’t actually open my apps

*2026-06-15, version 1.4.2*

Like my apps were locked the whole time, even if I showed it grass and it would say it was opening them, but it never did

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-06-05, version 1.4.2*

You can only block 2 apps if you have the free version

### 5/5 — It was working at first but now it won’t let me get past the “choose your apps” thing.

*2026-04-26, version 1.4.1*

Whenever I select my apps to block it just resets it and brings me back to the “create your first break” screen.

### 5/5 — To the developer

*2026-04-11, version 1.4.1*

So it seems that there is a ‘24/7 block  that can’t unblock my app,is there a reason for this?

## Frequently asked questions about touch grass

### What does the touch grass app do?

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking your most distracting applications. To unlock them, you must verify that you have physically touched grass, encouraging you to step away from your phone and connect with nature.

### How does the grass detection work?

The app utilizes computer vision technology to detect and verify that you are interacting with real grass. This ensures that the core mechanic of stepping outside is met before your blocked apps become accessible again.

### Is the app free to use?

The app offers a freemium model. Core features are available for free, including blocking apps and tracking screen time. Premium features, such as blocking unlimited apps and viewing detailed usage history, require a subscription.

### What are the requirements to use this app?

To use the app, you will need an iPhone running iOS 17 or later. Additionally, you will need access to a patch of real grass to fulfill the app's primary unlocking mechanism.

### What are the main benefits of using this app?

The primary benefits include breaking phone addiction, building healthier digital habits, finding a better balance with technology, and reconnecting with nature. By encouraging outdoor activity, it promotes mindful tech usage and overall wellbeing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2026-05-22

bug fixes!!!

### 1.4.1 — 2026-02-20

Bug fixes and minor enhancements

### 1.4.0 — 2026-02-17

CUSTOM BLOCK SESSIONS ARE HERE!!!!!! Choose when your apps are blocked no more all or nothing!

### 1.3.1 — 2025-11-09

minor enhancemnts

### 1.3.0 — 2025-11-05

introducing the new detection modes... touch snow, touch sand and touch anything! 

get off that damn phone and touch grass

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