# Fifteen vs TouchGrass Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is update cadence: TouchGrass Screen Time Control at daily against Fifteen's fortnightly. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fifteen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TouchGrass Screen Time Control sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fifteen against 5.0 for TouchGrass Screen Time Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Fifteen ships an update fortnightly, TouchGrass Screen Time Control daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fifteen | TouchGrass Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fifteen-hardcore-lock/id6758647771/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrass-screen-time-control/id6760534504/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jiajun Gao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874179694) | [JOSEPH SAMUEL GRZYB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884839792) |

## What reviewers say

### Fifteen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fifteen-hardcore-lock/id6758647771)

This app enforces absolute focus by creating a digital cage for distractions. Once a timer is set, selected apps are locked until it expires, with no option to bypass. Its minimalist interface and 'reality check' prompts encourage discipline.

**Highlights:** Hardcore app blocking with customizable timers, No escape or bypass options once locked, Minimalist, distraction-free terminal interface, Reality check prompts for blocked app attempts, Privacy-focused, no user activity tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hardcore Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 Fifteen free?

Fifteen 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, Fifteen or TouchGrass Screen Time Control?

Fifteen and TouchGrass Screen Time Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Fifteen nor TouchGrass Screen Time Control shows ads.

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

Fifteen ships an update fortnightly, and TouchGrass Screen Time Control daily. Most recently, Fifteen was updated on November 5, 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.*