Comparison

Read It (Not) vs 9days

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

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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9days

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ANOMALY DETECTED "Digital anomalies found in your device!" ※ No actual malware - this is entertainment! The apps you use every day are... different. Calendar, Weather, Messages, Browser... Strange anomalies are manifesting in your phone! ANOMALY HUNT BEGINS • Detect 40+ hidden anomalies with simple taps • Hyper-realistic iOS interface - uncanny valley vibes • 9-day anomaly investigation challenge • Perfect for 10-minute detection sessions ANOMALOUS APPS AWAIT • Calendar showing impossible dates • Weather forecast displaying anomalies • Messages from unknown entities • Browser revealing strange phenomena • 40+ mysterious anomalies across all apps RACE AGAINST TIME Find the glitches before your 9 days are up... Tension builds with every tap, but designed for quick, satisfying sessions. PERFECT FOR • Horror fans seeking something fresh and unique • Puzzle lovers who enjoy attention-to-detail challenges • Night owls looking for a quick thrill • Anyone familiar with iOS who wants their mind blown • Streamers and content creators (highly shareable!) Ready for the ultimate digital horror challenge? Download now and discover what's hiding in your apps! #DigitalAnomaly #AnomalyHunter #9DayChallenge #PhoneAnomalies

Screenshots

Read It (Not)4 screens
9days4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read It (Not) at none against 9days's 3. 9days'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 9days sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Read It (Not) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Read It (Not) versus 9days: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRead It (Not)9days
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB97 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTechQiao Inc.Ryuichi Aida

In-app purchases

None

Read It (Not)

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

9days

One-time3
  • Juice Tip$0.99
  • Coffee Tip$2.99
  • Sandwich Tip$5.99

Questions

Is Read It (Not) free?
Read It (Not) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 9days free?
9days is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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