Comparison

touch grass vs EchoWithin

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

EchoWithin

Features
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EchoWithin is a calm place for your words. It helps you gently keep track of moments you may want to revisit — without pressure, without judgment. Conversations pass quickly. Details fade. EchoWithin quietly listens in the background and lets you return to recent moments when you need clarity. This app is designed for personal memory and reflection. It does not monitor others, make claims, or provide legal conclusions. All recordings and notes remain under your control. Use EchoWithin to: • Revisit recent moments when details are forgotten • Keep short-term audio memory for personal reference • Slow down reactions and reflect later • Build a calmer relationship with your own words Beautiful moments deserve to be kept. This app uses Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

touch grass4 screens
EchoWithin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EchoWithin at daily against touch grass's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 EchoWithin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

touch grass ships an update every 2 weeks, EchoWithin daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
touch grass versus EchoWithin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertouch grassEchoWithin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhys KentishDao-Heng Dong

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

EchoWithin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

EchoWithin

Subscriptions2
  • EchoWithin Pro$4.991 Month
  • EchoWithin Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • EchoWithin Pro$59.99

Questions

Is touch grass free?
touch grass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EchoWithin free?
EchoWithin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do touch grass or EchoWithin have ads?
Neither touch grass nor EchoWithin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, touch grass or EchoWithin?
touch grass ships an update every 2 weeks, and EchoWithin daily. Most recently, touch grass was updated on October 1, 2026 and EchoWithin on September 19, 2026.

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