Comparison

touch grass vs Unrot

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

Head to head
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

About

Unrot

This app helps combat digital fatigue and screen addiction by rewarding real-life habits with screen time credits. Build focus and discipline by completing activities like journaling or exercise, then use your earned credits to unlock apps guilt-free.

Highlights
  • Brainrot recovery system
  • Earn credits for real-life habits
  • Spend credits on app access
  • Progress tracking and streaks
  • Photo-based habit logging
  • Focus tools and soundscapes
  • Mood and dopamine check-ins
Read full description

Your scrolling has a battery now. Scroll less without giving up the apps you enjoy. Unrot is a screen time app blocker with one shared battery for the apps you choose. Using those apps drains it. When the battery is empty, they lock. Time away from those apps recharges it. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your apps. Put the apps you want to use less on one shared battery. 2. Scroll. It drains. Your available time goes down as you use your selected apps. 3. Empty? Those apps lock. Your scrolling gets a stopping point. 4. Step away. It recharges. Spend time outside your selected apps to restore charge. Come back before it is full and use the time that has recharged. YOUR GOAL: HALF AS MUCH SCROLLING Start near your current use, then choose when to reduce your allowance. Work toward half as much time on your selected apps, one smaller battery at a time. Your target is based on your own starting estimate. KEEP THE USEFUL PARTS OF YOUR PHONE Only the apps you select go on battery. Leave calls, maps and other essentials outside your selection. Recharge while you do something else, including using the apps you have left unrestricted. ONE BATTERY. A CLEAR END. A quick scroll can stay a quick scroll. See what is available, use it, and let time away bring some back. Unrot’s battery represents available screen time. It is separate from your iPhone’s physical battery. An active subscription is required to use Unrot’s screen time controls. Privacy: unrot.com/privacy Terms: unrot.com/terms Contact: info@unrot.com

Screenshots

touch grass4 screens
Unrot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: touch grass at freemium against Unrot's subscription. touch grass also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 48%). Unrot's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 3K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. touch grass sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Unrot sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.7 for touch grass against 4.7 for Unrot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unrot has 57K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of touch grass's written reviews are positive against 48% of Unrot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

touch grass ships an update every 2 weeks, Unrot every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
touch grass versus Unrot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertouch grassUnrot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings)4.7 (57K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3K57K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.018
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhys KentishUnrot OÜ

Customer experience

touch grass

All ratings2,756 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral12.0%
Negative11.7%

Unrot

All ratings56,833 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews2,382 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative45.3%

User reviews

touch grass

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Unrot

From 57K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth app experience
  • 💡 Helpful morning quests and goal-setting features
  • 👍 Affordable subscription pricing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
  • 🤔 Unclear about app functionality and features

Bugs and 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

Unrot

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Purchased time not unlocking apps as expected
  • Unexpected behavior with math questions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free trial option to test the app
  • Adjustments to the math question feature

In-app purchases

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
Show 4 more
  • 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
13 purchases

Unrot

Subscriptions13
  • Full Access$4.997 Days
  • Full Access$5.991 Month
  • Full Access$8.991 Month
Show 10 more
  • Full Access3 variants$9.991 Month
  • Full Access$13.991 Month
  • Access to all premium features$17.991 Year
  • Full Access$19.991 Year
  • Full Access2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Access to all premium features3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Full Access2 variants$34.991 Year
  • Full Access$39.991 Year
  • Full Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Full Access$69.991 Year

Questions

Is touch grass free?
touch grass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unrot free?
Unrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, touch grass or Unrot?
Unrot is rated higher. touch grass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Unrot averages 4.7 from 57K ratings.
Do touch grass or Unrot have ads?
Neither touch grass nor Unrot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, touch grass or Unrot?
touch grass ships an update every 2 weeks, and Unrot every 9 days. Most recently, touch grass was updated on September 19, 2026 and Unrot on September 24, 2026.

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