Comparison

touch grass vs Grit

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

Grit

This app helps you stay focused by locking selected applications until you complete a set goal, such as a workout or a specific time window. You can customize lock conditions and earn unlocks through consistent use, with options for accountability and usage insights.

Highlights
  • App locking until goal completion
  • Customizable shield types (morning, workout, custom)
  • Streak building and rest days
  • Cooldown pauses and snoozes
  • Battle Buddy accountability
  • App usage insights and shield history
  • Emergency bypass with friction
Features
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GritLock locks the apps you choose until a condition clears. Complete a workout, finish a morning window, or reach the end of a scheduled shield. You decide the lock. You earn the unlock. HOW IT WORKS Pick your apps, create a shield, and choose when it activates. Each shield clears independently when its goal is complete or at the end of the day. SHIELD TYPES - Morning shield: locks apps at wake time and clears after your chosen window - Workout shield: locks apps until your workout goal is verified - Custom shield: protects lunch, evenings, or any schedule you choose - Lock Now: Pro members can start a shield whenever focus is needed BUILT FOR FOLLOW-THROUGH - Build streaks and use earned Rest Days when life interrupts - Add Cooldown pauses between scheduled shields - Snooze an active shield when you need a short break - Use Battle Buddy for added accountability - Review app-usage insights and shield history - Check shield status from available widgets and live updates - Use emergency bypass when needed, with escalating friction You are never required to pay to unlock your device. FREE, FOREVER Create one active shield, complete the full unlock loop, use emergency bypass, and build your streak. No account or sign-up is required. Your data stays on your device. GRITLOCK PRO - Stack unlimited shields - Edit your blocked-app list anytime - Start a Lock Now session - Use up to four 15-minute snoozes per day - Enable Hardcore mode with no bypass during an active shield - Access advanced analytics and stats - Remove sponsor messages Your apps are waiting. Go earn them. Terms of Use: https://gritlock.buildingrome.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://gritlock.buildingrome.dev/privacy

Screenshots

touch grass4 screens
Grit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: touch grass at 3K against Grit's 1. Grit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Grit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grit 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

touch grass ships an update every 3 weeks, Grit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
touch grass versus Grit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertouch grassGrit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhys KentishSalute to Suit

Customer experience

touch grass

All ratings2,994 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral12.0%
Negative11.7%

Grit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Grit

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
4 purchases

Grit

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Founding Lifetime$39.99
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is touch grass free?
touch grass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grit free?
Grit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, touch grass or Grit?
Grit is rated higher. touch grass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Grit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do touch grass or Grit have ads?
Neither touch grass nor Grit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, touch grass or Grit?
touch grass ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grit fortnightly. Most recently, touch grass was updated on October 22, 2026 and Grit on October 16, 2026.

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