# touch grass vs Brainrot

touch grass and Brainrot both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of touch grass's written reviews are positive against 17% of Brainrot's. touch grass also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Brainrot's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (22K vs 3K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. touch grass sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Brainrot sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

touch grass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 22K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of touch grass's written reviews are positive against 17% of Brainrot's.

touch grass ships an update every 2 weeks, Brainrot every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | touch grass | Brainrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-grass-screen-time-limit/id6739589530/reviews)** | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 77 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhys Kentish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732733441) | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) |

## What reviewers say

### touch grass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-grass-screen-time-limit/id6739589530)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| touch grass pro monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| tg pro weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| touch grass pro monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| tg pro monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| tg pro black friday 2025 | $19.99 | per year |
| touch grass yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| touch grass yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| touch grass skip credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2 touch grass skip credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 touch grass skip credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4 touch grass skip credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 touch grass skip credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6 touch grass skip credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 7 touch grass skip credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8 touch grass skip credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| 9 touch grass skip credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 10 touch grass skip credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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


### Brainrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. Utilize a focus timer and smart schedules to improve productivity, sleep, and reduce screen time. A visual indicator provides a playful nudge to encourage mindful usage.

**Highlights:** App and website blocking, Focus timer, Smart scheduling, Mindful breaks, Usage insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Week) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited (1 Week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Brainrot (Full Access) | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Brainrot (Full Access) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $44.99 | per year |
| Brainrot Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reduces screen time
- 👍 Helpful for productivity
- 🥰 Great app
- 💯 Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🙅‍♀️ No free version available
- 😤 Forced to pay to use

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on payment screen with no way out
- Requires re-entering info every time

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- Free trial period


## Frequently asked questions

### Is touch grass free?

touch grass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brainrot free?

Brainrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, touch grass or Brainrot?

touch grass is rated higher. touch grass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Brainrot averages 4.5 from 22K ratings.

### Do touch grass or Brainrot have ads?

Neither touch grass nor Brainrot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, touch grass or Brainrot?

touch grass ships an update every 2 weeks, and Brainrot every 5 days. Most recently, touch grass was updated on September 24, 2026 and Brainrot on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*