# touch grass vs Grit

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | touch grass | Grit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-grass-screen-time-limit/id6739589530/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grit-lock/id6777733134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhys Kentish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732733441) | [Salute to Suit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803833125) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### Grit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grit-lock/id6777733134)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Founding Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*