Comparison

Heavy Influence vs touch grass

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

Head to head
About

Heavy Influence

Streamline your social media presence by posting content to multiple platforms simultaneously. Schedule your posts up to a year in advance to automate your content calendar. Ideal for creators looking to maximize reach with minimal effort.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform posting
  • One-click distribution
  • Content scheduling
  • Automated posting
  • Multi-platform aggregation
Features
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Heavy Influence simplifies posting for short-form content creators. The app aggregates multiple social media platforms (starting with TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, & Facebook) through APIs, allowing users to distribute a single video across all platforms with one click. It also allows users to completely automate their content with scheduling up to 1 year in advance. The Heavy Influence app is managed by Hssndusqooq LLC. Note: UNLIMITED POSTING AND SCHEDULING REQUIRE A PAID SUBSCRIPTION. Terms of Service: https://www.heavyinfluence.org/terms-of-service License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

touch grass

This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling by blocking distracting applications. It requires you to verify that you've touched real grass before allowing access, encouraging you to connect with nature and reduce screen time.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

Screenshots

Heavy Influence4 screens
touch grass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: touch grass at 3K against Heavy Influence's 81. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Heavy Influence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and touch grass sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Heavy Influence against 4.7 for touch grass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: touch grass has 3K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Heavy Influence's written reviews are positive against 76% of touch grass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Heavy Influence versus touch grass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeavy Influencetouch grass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (81 ratings)4.7 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better76.3% of reviews
Number of ratings813K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeavy InfluenceRhys Kentish

Customer experience

Heavy Influence

All ratings79 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative4.2%

touch grass

All ratings2,994 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral12.0%
Negative11.7%

Bugs and requests

Heavy Influence

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

touch grass

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Heavy Influence

Subscriptions3
  • Creator Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Creator Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Creator Yearly$49.991 Year
17 purchases

touch grass

Subscriptions7
  • touch grass pro monthly$2.991 Month
  • tg pro weekly$3.997 Days
  • touch grass pro monthly$5.991 Month
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  • tg pro monthly$8.991 Month
  • tg pro black friday 2025$19.991 Year
  • touch grass yearly$49.991 Year
  • touch grass yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time10
  • touch grass skip credit$0.99
  • 2 touch grass skip credits$1.99
  • 3 touch grass skip credits$2.99
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  • 4 touch grass skip credits$3.99
  • 5 touch grass skip credits$4.99
  • 6 touch grass skip credits$5.99
  • 7 touch grass skip credits$6.99
  • 8 touch grass skip credit$7.99
  • 9 touch grass skip credits$8.99
  • 10 touch grass skip credits$9.99

Questions

Is Heavy Influence free?
Heavy Influence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is touch grass free?
touch grass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Heavy Influence or touch grass?
touch grass is rated higher. Heavy Influence averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while touch grass averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.
Do Heavy Influence or touch grass have ads?
Neither Heavy Influence nor touch grass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Heavy Influence or touch grass?
Heavy Influence ships an update every 3 weeks, and touch grass every 3 weeks. Most recently, Heavy Influence was updated on October 24, 2026 and touch grass on October 22, 2026.

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