# touch grass vs Snitch

The clearest difference is rating: touch grass at 4.7 against Snitch's 4.1. touch grass also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 47) and review sentiment (76% vs 65%). Snitch's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, 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 Snitch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: touch grass has 3K ratings behind it against 47, 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 65% of Snitch's.

touch grass ships an update every 2 weeks, Snitch every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | touch grass | Snitch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-grass-screen-time-limit/id6739589530/reviews)** | [4.1 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snitch-screen-time-control/id6753588362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rhys Kentish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732733441) | [SNITCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834040622) |

## 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


### Snitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snitch-screen-time-control/id6753588362)

This app helps you break phone addiction by creating shared accountability with friends. Set app time limits and contribute to a group time pot, fostering collective responsibility for healthier screen time habits.

**Highlights:** Group accountability with shared time pot, App blocking via iOS Screen Time integration, Customizable app time limits, Group approval system for extra time, Progress tracking and peer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snitch Premium: Individual | $2.99 | per month |
| Snitch Premium: Group | $7.99 | per month |
| Snitch Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is touch grass free?

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

### Is Snitch free?

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

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

touch grass is rated higher. touch grass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Snitch averages 4.1 from 47 ratings.

### Do touch grass or Snitch have ads?

Neither touch grass nor Snitch shows ads.

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

touch grass ships an update every 2 weeks, and Snitch every 10 days. Most recently, touch grass was updated on September 24, 2026 and Snitch on September 22, 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.*