touch grass vs Flicker
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
Flicker
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Flicker is your daily wellness and focus companion — built around the science of recovery. Start a timed Reset or Focus session. While you're in it, Flicker blocks access to your other apps so you can stay fully present. Every session earns Light — currency you spend to furnish and decorate your personal sanctuary, a cozy space that grows with your practice. • Reset — guided relaxation and breathing with app blocking • Focus — deep work with app blocking • Earn Light and build your sanctuary • Hundreds of decoration items to collect Flicker includes a 7-day free trial. After the trial, an auto-renewable subscription is required to continue using the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://fixed-neon-b69.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-3448d68afd9c805bbf74c7fe2a01bfb3 Privacy Policy: https://fixed-neon-b69.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3448d68afd9c8083a172ff882420980a
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Flicker at daily against touch grass's every 3 weeks. Flicker also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. touch grass sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Flicker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
touch grass ships an update every 3 weeks, Flicker daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | touch grass | Flicker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rhys Kentish | Charles Cadle |
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
Flicker
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
Flicker
- Flicker - Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Flicker Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year









