# touch grass vs Tadpole

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tadpole at none against touch grass's 17. touch grass's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | touch grass | Tadpole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-grass-screen-time-limit/id6739589530/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhys Kentish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732733441) | [Roelof Jan Dijkman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896401664) |

## 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


### Tadpole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tadpole-consistency-tracker/id6767149364)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is touch grass free?

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

### Is Tadpole free?

Tadpole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do touch grass or Tadpole have ads?

Neither touch grass nor Tadpole shows ads.

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