# touch grass vs PushUp App Blocker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PushUp App Blocker at none against touch grass's 17. PushUp App Blocker also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). touch grass's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. touch grass sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PushUp App Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for touch grass against 4.7 for PushUp App Blocker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of touch grass's written reviews are positive against 55% of PushUp App Blocker's.

touch grass ships an update every 3 weeks, PushUp App Blocker every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | touch grass | PushUp App Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-grass-screen-time-limit/id6739589530/reviews) | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-app-blocker-pushblock/id6756033795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 55.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhys Kentish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732733441) | [Two Up](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521670583) |

## 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


### PushUp App Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-app-blocker-pushblock/id6756033795)

Transform screen time into fitness time. This app locks distracting applications, requiring you to complete pushups to regain access. Track your progress and build healthier habits by turning app usage into a physical challenge.

**Highlights:** Pushup-powered app unlock, Camera-based pushup detection, Customizable pushup goals, Performance tracking and stats, Monitor app usage, Sleek and intuitive interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is touch grass free?

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

### Is PushUp App Blocker free?

PushUp App Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, touch grass or PushUp App Blocker?

touch grass and PushUp App Blocker are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3K and 1.5K ratings respectively.

### Do touch grass or PushUp App Blocker have ads?

Neither touch grass nor PushUp App Blocker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, touch grass or PushUp App Blocker?

touch grass ships an update every 3 weeks, and PushUp App Blocker every 3 months. Most recently, touch grass was updated on October 18, 2026 and PushUp App Blocker on October 18, 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.*