CHU vs Read It (Not)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CHU
Engage in a simple, one-tap shooting game with six distinct modes, including real-time battles and boss fights. Customize your character with collected costumes and compete for high scores globally. Experience addictive gameplay with a focus on timing and precision.
- One-tap gameplay
- Six game modes
- Real-time battles
- Boss fights
- Character costume customization
- Global leaderboards
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■Massive Update: All Modes Revamped! (August 2024) ・ Added a mode for real-time battles ・ Added a mode featuring exciting boss fights ・ Added a feature to customize your character's costume ...and more! Experience a super easy-to-play shooting game with just one tap on the screen! It's simple but addictive. Enjoy six different exciting modes, including a MATCH Mode for real-time battles and a QUEST Mode with intense boss fights! Collect coins to get costumes that allow you to customize your character. Collect your favorite costumes! ■How to Play Aim at the square target and fire the needle with perfect timing. If you manage to hit the center, a beautiful "CHU" will be completed. Try to create the best "CHU" and aim for a high score. ■Mode Overview SHORT The most standard mode where you clear 10 stages in one playthrough. Compete for the highest score across 10 stages. QUEST Clear the pre-set levels one by one. Aim to achieve the target score within the specified number of shots. Special "Boss Levels" with unique rules also appear. TIME A mode where you compete for the shortest time to reach a score of 100. Quick decision-making is essential. MATCH An online mode where you compete for scores against other players. You can also battle friends using a "passphrase". SURVIVAL A mode where you are matched with up to 100 players to compete for the highest score. Aim to be the champion! CONTINUE You can only progress to the next stage if you achieve a "NICE CHU" or higher rating. A highly intense mode. *Note: Except for QUEST Mode, all modes feature a ranking system where you can compete with players worldwide. *Note: In SURVIVAL Mode, you compete against past play data rather than in real-time matches.
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 CHU's 4. CHU'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. CHU sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Read It (Not) asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CHU | Read It (Not) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Archi Studio Inc. | TechQiao Inc. |
In-app purchases
CHU
- Sponsor registration$4.99
- Remove Ads$5.99
- Bonus Boost$6.99
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- 1.5x Coins$9.99
Read It (Not)
No in-app purchases









