hey product hunt! i built an app that blocks your apps until you literally touch grass 🌱
why? because i spend way too much time scrolling on my phone and i am sick of it. i'm sick of getting up and reaching for my phone, i wanted to break this habit.
how it works:
• you choose which apps to block
• when you want to use them, you need to go touch grass and take a photo
• our ai verifies and unlocks your apps
• customize how long they stay unblocked
what if you can't touch grass?
• you get one free skip monthly
• or you can purchase more but, you set your own price
• 50% of skip profits go to uk rewilding projects (you can find out more at touchgrass.now/rewilding)
• help restore nature while managing screen time
i built this because i needed a creative solution to my screen addiction. turns out, making yourself go outside actually works.
try it out and let me know what patches of grass you find! every skip helps create more of them 🌱
also can we appreciate my domain name: https://touchgrass.now
- rhys
creator of touch grass
ps: maybe this is perfect for procrastinating product hunters who need some fresh air 😉
@rhyskentish This is the kind of genius we need! 😂 Finally, an app that forces us to literally touch grass instead of just being told to. Love the mix of humor, accountability, and actual impact with rewilding projects.
Great idea! I spend waaaay to much time touching plastic. You could even add some challenges like touching other green things like plants and tell people about it (like iPhone does with plans and photos). Maybe a leaderboard for people who found the most different number of plants around. Good luck! Looks cool!
I will definitely need it! Recently, my screen time has increased dramatically, nearly 9 hours a day. This is mainly due to my poor sleep quality; during episodes of insomnia, I just keep scrolling through social media on my phone. It would be great if it included a meditation or similar feature to help me fall asleep, rather than just blocking me from using the phone.
Love this idea! Finally, a solution that forces me to take a break from my screens and enjoy the fresh air. Can't wait to see the impact it has on my daily routine! 🌳
I love how this app brings real-world consequences to break the cycle of endless scrolling—such a clever and refreshing way to manage screen time! Have you thought about adding a "grass challenge" feature where users can compete with friends to find the most unique spots?
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Product Hunt
@rhyskentish Ha ha ha, I love this!
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@rajiv_ayyangar thank you!! 🙏🏻
Streos
@rhyskentish Making people literally touch grass to unlock their apps is interesting. Congrats on the launch
@rhyskentish This is the kind of genius we need! 😂 Finally, an app that forces us to literally touch grass instead of just being told to. Love the mix of humor, accountability, and actual impact with rewilding projects.
JOOS©
I need this. 🤣 Is there a winter/snow mode? Haha
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@joos_me Not yet! But stay tuned!
Calculator Studio
@joos_me excellent point! We need a snow option 😂
What do we do when it's winter outside? :D There's no grass.... ╮(︶▽︶)╭
PizzaTime
Oohh, you made it! I saw this concept a few weeks ago and liked the concept. Nice! Good luck with your launch.
The idea is something unique, so I expect you to hit the charts today 🤞
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@valkirilov thank you man! 🤞 it's at #18 in productivity in the UK at the mo
PizzaTime
@rhyskentish I bet it will go even higher! Let's see, but I think you'll end up in top 3 today 😛
Piclinq
Great idea! I spend waaaay to much time touching plastic. You could even add some challenges like touching other green things like plants and tell people about it (like iPhone does with plans and photos). Maybe a leaderboard for people who found the most different number of plants around. Good luck! Looks cool!
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@frank_fernandez thanks Frank! I've got stuff in the works which will allow you to select what you touch :)
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Grass detected :D love the concept. Many buildinpublic makers from Twitter can see it similarly :D
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@busmark_w_nika Thanks Nika!
minimalist phone: creating folders
You are welcome! :)
Oh! That sounds interesting. I feel like I'd be sitting on the grass every day just to use my phone 🤣
Congrats on the launch !🎉
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@kay_arkain at least you'll be outside!
Great idea! I love how you’re blending tech with nature to help break the screen addiction. Will there be a winter version?🤣🤣
Manna
I will definitely need it! Recently, my screen time has increased dramatically, nearly 9 hours a day. This is mainly due to my poor sleep quality; during episodes of insomnia, I just keep scrolling through social media on my phone. It would be great if it included a meditation or similar feature to help me fall asleep, rather than just blocking me from using the phone.
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@desmond_ren1 Thank you!! Let me know what you think
Calculator Studio
I love everything about this!! Downloading right now - love your brand and aesthetics, congratulations on your launch! 👏
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legend, thank you!
this is brilliant, @rhyskentish
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Thanks Tania!
Brilliant idea!
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Thanks Lukas!
This is such a cool idea! I love how it combines productivity and nature—definitely a fun way to cut down on screen time!
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I hope so!
This is so cool :D
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Thanks!
So freaking awesome idea! No discussion, only action.
No compromises: just go and touch the grass.
Great idea, congrats with the launch!
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Thank you so much!
Naoma
Shorty
Love this idea! Finally, a solution that forces me to take a break from my screens and enjoy the fresh air. Can't wait to see the impact it has on my daily routine! 🌳
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Fable Wizard
I love how this app brings real-world consequences to break the cycle of endless scrolling—such a clever and refreshing way to manage screen time! Have you thought about adding a "grass challenge" feature where users can compete with friends to find the most unique spots?
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I've thought about a gotta touch them all style challenge across parks in your local city, competing with friends could be interesting though
what are the health benefits for touching grass?
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There's so so many!