# Read It (Not)

> Read It (Not) (iPhone/iPad app by TechQiao Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-it-not/id6744598161 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TechQiao Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594308257)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 148 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2025-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-02-02
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-it-not/id6744598161/reviews.md

## What is Read It (Not)?

Confused brain. Clear mind.
A ZEN-inspired brain training game, rooted in psychology.
Supervised by psychologists. Challenging. Addictive. Meditative.

◆ Simple to play. But your brain will panic.
The screen is split into top and bottom halves.
Choose the matching item from the two options at the bottom. Sounds easy?

Not quite.

Top half: DO NOT read the text. Focus on color, shape, or image—ignore the text.

Bottom half: READ the text. Ignore how it looks—trust the letters.

Example:
Top: The word "green" written in red. Don’t read—just see red.
Bottom: "green" in red and "red" in green.
Correct answer? The green "red".

This rule switch creates a classic task switching challenge—your mind must constantly flip between "don't read” and "read."
Fast, focused decisions are key. It's not just a game—it's mental gymnastics.

◆ 43 task types. Each one rewires your brain.
Colors. Fonts. Animations. Symbols.
Every stage shifts how you perceive, think, and choose.
Stay calm under pressure. Sharpen your selective attention. Switch fast. Stay sharp.

◆ Your progress is honored with Zen-inspired titles
There are 10 stages. Each stage grants you a Zen-inspired title based on your performance.
No "Game Over." Only reflection and insight.

Examples:

Drift – Gradual movement forward

Harmony – A balanced soul
.
.
.
Perception – Clarity beyond illusion

Void – The state of no-mind

Let words mark your journey, not judge it.

◆ A psychological maze worth entering
Designed with principles from cognitive psychology
Mixes casual gameplay with deep introspection
Challenging, calming, addictive

Is this brain training?
Is it meditation?
Or a mirror for your mind?

Only one way to find out.

Can you reach the state of "Void"?

Hand clap SE: Pocket sound – https://pocket-se.info/


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2025-08-04

No release notes.

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