SiteList review score
Exceptional privacy-first brand positioning for macOS professionals. A critical 163MB homepage payload and canonical errors currently block mobile performance and ranking.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026
TouchGrass — Context-aware break reminders without invasive permissions
touchgrass.land
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A context-aware macOS break reminder that pauses for meetings and media, counts time away as a break, and operates without invasive Accessibility permissions. It includes wellness features like posture and blink reminders and typing strain alerts, processing all data locally for privacy.
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Pricing details
$3.99, once, forever. Billed one time. free trial (7 days) · Free for 7 days.
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime License | $3.99 one time per license | Full access to TouchGrass for macOS. View source |
Key features
Meeting-aware pausing
Smart Breaks
Detects active calls and meetings to hold reminders until you're done.
Media playback detection
Smart Breaks
Pauses breaks while watching videos or presenting.
Idle recognition
Smart Breaks
Automatically counts time away from the computer as rest and adjusts the next break.
Posture reminders
Wellness
Quiet nudges based on active work time to encourage better posture.
Blink reminders
Wellness
Nudges to blink more frequently when screen staring is detected.
Typing health alerts
Wellness
Detects sustained typing to suggest resting wrists before strain starts.
Custom break screen
Native Experience
Configurable wallpapers, messages, and countdown styles.
Menu bar controls
Native Experience
Start, pause, resume, or skip breaks directly from the macOS menu bar.
Who it’s for
Focus protection
Managing breaks without interrupting deep work or active meetings.
Ergonomic wellness
Preventing eye strain, poor posture, and typing-related wrist strain.
Privacy-conscious utility
Using a break reminder that requires no invasive system permissions or cloud sync.
Buyer questions
Questions buyers actually ask
Does TouchGrass require Accessibility permission?
No. TouchGrass works without Accessibility permissions.
How does meeting and media detection work?
It checks for active audio sessions locally on your Mac. No microphone access, no recording.
What information leaves my Mac?
Only license validation and update checks. No usage data, no analytics, no behavioral tracking.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The app runs entirely offline. Internet is only used for license checks and updates.
Product FAQ information · View source
The expert review
TouchGrass earns a 73/100 for its exceptional privacy-first positioning and clear messaging for macOS professionals. However, a critical 163MB homepage payload and technical SEO errors severely limit its performance and mobile accessibility.
73/100: strong brand, critical performance bottleneck
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- Domain
- touchgrass.land
- Category
- Desktop & OS utilities
- Pricing
- Paid · $3.99/mo
- Platforms
- desktop
- Founded
- 2026
- Last checked
- Aug 31, 2026
- Public dimensions
- 13
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