# Intentional vs TouchGrass Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is monetization model: TouchGrass Screen Time Control at free with in-app purchases against Intentional's subscription. TouchGrass Screen Time Control also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intentional sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month 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 Intentional against 5.0 for TouchGrass Screen Time Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Intentional ships an update every 2 weeks, TouchGrass Screen Time Control daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intentional | TouchGrass Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intentional-screen-time-ctrl/id6759545167/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrass-screen-time-control/id6760534504/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Kneafsey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209887722) | [JOSEPH SAMUEL GRZYB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884839792) |

## What reviewers say

### Intentional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intentional-screen-time-ctrl/id6759545167)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by introducing a brief pause before opening distracting applications. Set time limits and lock apps automatically when your session ends, breaking autopilot behavior without relying on willpower.

**Highlights:** Brief pause before app opening, Set time limits for apps, Automatic app locking, Game mode during countdowns, Session reminders, Background enforcement, Distraction-free design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intentional Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


### 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 Intentional free?

Intentional 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, Intentional or TouchGrass Screen Time Control?

Intentional and TouchGrass Screen Time Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Intentional nor TouchGrass Screen Time Control shows ads.

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

Intentional ships an update every 2 weeks, and TouchGrass Screen Time Control daily. Most recently, Intentional was updated on October 16, 2026 and TouchGrass Screen Time Control on September 26, 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.*