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Regain Minutes — Touch Grass for iPhone
Touch Grass is an iOS productivity tool built to help people cut down on screen time by temporarily locking distracting apps until they spend time outside. The app pairs a nature-based requirement with app restrictions so users must physically touch grass to unlock previously blocked apps, encouraging real-world breaks from their devices.
How it operates
- A detection system confirms that you’ve physically touched grass before restoring access to restricted apps.
- You can choose how long apps remain blocked, with multiple unblock-duration options to suit different routines.
- The app prevents habit-driven usage by selectively blocking time-wasting applications until the outdoor requirement is met.
- Users receive one complimentary skip each month in case they need temporary access without going outside.
Premium advantages
- Unlock detailed screen-time reports and usage trends to understand digital habits better.
- Remove limits and block as many apps and entire categories as you want.
- Gain access to expanded controls and additional productivity tools reserved for paid subscribers.
Alternative recommendation
Consider FamApp if you want a different approach: it’s free and focuses on managing spending via UPI and card tracking rather than screen-time enforcement. It’s a good alternative for users who prefer financial-boundary tools instead of nature-based locks.
Environmental contribution
Half of the revenue from skip purchases is donated to rewilding efforts in the UK, so reducing your screen time with Touch Grass also helps fund habitat restoration and biodiversity projects.
Who benefits most
Touch Grass suits people trying to break compulsive phone checking and build healthier device habits by inserting short, real-world interruptions into their daily routines.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free
