# Loop vs TouchGrass Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is update cadence: TouchGrass Screen Time Control at daily against Loop's every 10 days. TouchGrass Screen Time Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Loop's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TouchGrass Screen Time Control sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TouchGrass Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.

Loop ships an update every 10 days, TouchGrass Screen Time Control daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | TouchGrass Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-screen-time-control/id6749889786/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrass-screen-time-control/id6760534504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onur Ugur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661191432) | [JOSEPH SAMUEL GRZYB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884839792) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-screen-time-control/id6749889786)

Enhance focus and build healthier habits by controlling your phone usage. This app offers tools to limit distractions, track progress, and boost productivity through timed sessions and app blocking.

**Highlights:** Screen time limits, Study timer/Pomodoro mode, App blocker, Usage analytics, Habit tracking, Customizable intervals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### TouchGrass Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrass-screen-time-control/id6760534504)

This app encourages you to reduce screen time by nurturing a virtual plant that grows based on your usage habits. Build focus streaks and commit to dedicated sessions where you can set personal stakes for accountability.

**Highlights:** Virtual plant growth based on screen time, Focus session commitment, Streak building, Accountability stakes, App blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Seeds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Seeds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 Seeds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Seeds | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Seeds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Seeds | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is TouchGrass Screen Time Control free?

TouchGrass Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop or TouchGrass Screen Time Control?

TouchGrass Screen Time Control is rated higher. Loop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TouchGrass Screen Time Control averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Loop or TouchGrass Screen Time Control have ads?

Neither Loop nor TouchGrass Screen Time Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or TouchGrass Screen Time Control?

Loop ships an update every 10 days, and TouchGrass Screen Time Control daily. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 30, 2026 and TouchGrass Screen Time Control on October 31, 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.*