touch grass vs NoteFolder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
NoteFolder
This app streamlines note-taking by automatically managing a designated folder for your notes. It offers incremental search and supports cloud syncing through services like iCloud and Dropbox. An App Intent is also available for Siri and Shortcuts integration.
- Auto-safe incremental search
- Cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox)
- Siri and Shortcuts integration
- Note folder management
- Companion for Notational Velocity/nvAlt
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One operation to find and/or create notes. NoteFolder automatically manages your designated note folder with auto-safe, incremental search. If you need sync, just select a folder in iCloud, Dropbox, etc. The perfect companion for Notational Velocity, nvAlt or similar systems. NoteFolder offfer an App Intent for Siri, Shortcuts, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: touch grass at Free against NoteFolder's $2.99. touch grass also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). NoteFolder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On update cadence, ads 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
touch grass is free to download; NoteFolder costs $2.99 up front. touch grass sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NoteFolder asks for nothing beyond the download.
NoteFolder 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 1, 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 100% of NoteFolder's.
touch grass ships an update every 2 weeks, NoteFolder weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | touch grass | NoteFolder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (3K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rhys Kentish | Zozi Apps |
Customer experience
touch grass
NoteFolder
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
NoteFolder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
touch grass
- touch grass pro monthly$2.991 Month
- tg pro weekly$3.997 Days
- touch grass pro monthly$5.991 Month
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- 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
- 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
NoteFolder
No in-app purchases
