touch grass vs Pillary
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
Pillary
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Stay consistent with medications that have different rules, times, and meal requirements. Pillary is a calm, personal tool for reminders, dose logging, and at-a-glance progress—so you spend less energy remembering and more time living. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Create a clear schedule for each medication • Use meal anchors (breakfast/lunch/dinner/bedtime) for easier setup • Get reminders you can tailor per medication • Log doses quickly to reduce uncertainty • See history and simple summaries for each medication and overall • Use widgets to keep upcoming doses visible • Share summaries when you want support from family or your care team • Speed up setup with optional scanning from labels or photos (verify results) SAFETY NOTE Pillary is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional care. Always follow instructions from qualified clinicians and pharmacists. SUBSCRIPTIONS / ADS Pillary may include optional subscriptions and/or ads. Details appear in the app before purchase or where ads are shown. We improve Pillary based on real-world feedback—thank you for helping us make medication routines easier to manage. Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pillary.chuongle.dev/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: touch grass at none against Pillary's shown. Pillary's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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 Pillary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
touch grass ships an update every 3 weeks, Pillary every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | touch grass | Pillary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rhys Kentish | Chuong Le |
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
Pillary
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
Pillary
- Monthly Premium Plan$1.991 Month
- Annual Premium Plan$12.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$19.99









