Color=Word? vs Read It (Not)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Color=Word?
Test your focus and reaction speed with this game based on the Stroop test. Choose from four modes to challenge yourself and compete on global leaderboards. See how you stack up against friends and players worldwide.
- Stroop test gameplay
- Four distinct game modes
- Global leaderboards
- Focus and reaction speed training
- Multiplayer competition
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If the color of the word matches the word, press the tick, otherwise press the cross This game is based on the Stroop test, and will challenge your focus and reaction speed There are four modes: "practice", "time to twenty","one minute", and "you will die" Compete on global leaderboards and see who's the fastest & smartest of your friends
Read It (Not)
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read It (Not) at none against Color=Word?'s 1. Color=Word?'s advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. Color=Word? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Read It (Not) asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Color=Word? | Read It (Not) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ethan Sarif-Kattan | TechQiao Inc. |
In-app purchases
Color=Word?
- Remove Ads$0.99
Read It (Not)
No in-app purchases
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