Read It (Not) vs RooT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
RooT
Escape a mysterious room using simple tap and long-press controls. This beginner-friendly puzzle game features item combination and synthesis for a quick, engaging experience.
- Intuitive tap and long-press controls
- Beginner-friendly puzzles
- Item synthesis and combination
- Short gameplay sessions
- Simple mechanics
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___ 何気なく入った部屋から出られなくなった。 どうにか脱出を図ろう。 - 特長 - ・シンプルで遊びやすい直感操作脱出ゲーム ・複雑な謎解きや暗号要素なしの初心者向け ・シンプルな仕掛けで短時間で遊びたい人向け ・取得したアイテムを駆使して進める ・操作はタップ／長押しだけの簡単操作 ・アイテム合成機能あり ・アイテムは全て使い方次第 - 遊び方 - ・気になる箇所をタップで調査 ・アイテムを選択して気になる箇所を調べると新たな発見も ・組み合わせられそうなアイテムは合成して進もう - 想定プレイ時間 - ・5〜15分 - プライバシーポリシー - https://yuragi-nekocha.com/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read It (Not) at none against RooT's 1. RooT'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. RooT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Read It (Not) asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Read It (Not) | RooT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TechQiao Inc. | Masaki Hayashi |
In-app purchases
Read It (Not)
No in-app purchases
RooT
- Ad-Free + Developer Support$0.99
