# touch grass vs Binaural Focus

The clearest difference is price: touch grass at Free against Binaural Focus's $0.99. touch grass also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 2). Binaural Focus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

touch grass is free to download; Binaural Focus costs $0.99 up front. touch grass sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Binaural Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Binaural Focus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: touch grass has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | touch grass | Binaural Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-grass-screen-time-limit/id6739589530/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binaural-focus/id6752880862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 80 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhys Kentish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732733441) | [Mason Earl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138029742) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### Binaural Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binaural-focus/id6752880862)

Enhance concentration with science-backed binaural beats. Select session length and focus modes to achieve calm, steady attention for studying, writing, or pre-task mental clarity. Enjoy a clutter-free, soothing experience with a breathing timer and background audio that continues when the screen is locked.

**Highlights:** Customizable session lengths (5-120 minutes), Alpha, Beta, Gamma focus modes, Soothing wave background, Breathing timer ring, Background audio playback, No sign-ups required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is touch grass free?

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

### Is Binaural Focus free?

Binaural Focus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, touch grass or Binaural Focus?

Binaural Focus is rated higher. touch grass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Binaural Focus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do touch grass or Binaural Focus have ads?

Neither touch grass nor Binaural Focus shows ads.

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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.*