TouchGrass Screen Time Control vs HardBlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TouchGrass Screen Time Control
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.
- Virtual plant growth based on screen time
- Focus session commitment
- Streak building
- Accountability stakes
- App blocking
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Touch Grass helps you reduce screen time by growing a plant that reflects your habits. Stay off distracting apps, build streaks, and commit to focus sessions where you put something on the line to stay accountable.
HardBlock
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Hard Block is the most effective app blocker built on Apple Screen Time. Once you set a block, there is no way out — not even deleting the app. This is intentional. Real focus requires real commitment. — FEATURES — • Block Now — Pick apps, set a timer, and lock them instantly. The countdown runs in real time. • Scheduled Blocks — Set recurring blocks by day and time. Perfect for work hours, study sessions, or bedtime. • Quick Combos — Save groups of apps you block regularly. One tap to activate. • Gamification — Level up based on your daily screen-free minutes. Earn badges for consistency. • Beautiful Shield Screen — A custom screen replaces blocked apps so you stay aware. — WHO IS THIS FOR — People who are serious about cutting screen time. Not people who want to feel like they are. If you are looking for an app you can easily turn off, this is not it. — FREE vs PRO — Free: up to 3 apps per block, 10 sessions, 1 schedule. Pro: everything unlimited. Privacy Policy: https://maixuandat.com/hardblock-privacy Terms of Use: https://maixuandat.com/hardblock-terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TouchGrass Screen Time Control at daily against HardBlock's every 3 days. HardBlock's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. TouchGrass Screen Time Control sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and HardBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TouchGrass Screen Time Control ships an update daily, HardBlock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TouchGrass Screen Time Control | HardBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JOSEPH SAMUEL GRZYB | Dat Mai Xuan |
In-app purchases
TouchGrass Screen Time Control
- 20 Seeds$0.99
- 100 Seeds$4.99
- 200 Seeds$9.99
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- 500 Seeds$24.99
- 1,000 Seeds$49.99
- 2,000 Seeds$99.99
HardBlock
- Hard Block Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Hard Block Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
Questions
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