Comparison

Read It (Not) vs Puchi Bubble

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

Head to head
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/

About

Puchi Bubble

Features
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Welcome to the ultimate ASMR experience. Just pop it. "Puchi Bubble" is a unique casual game that combines the satisfying feeling of popping bubble wrap with the thrilling tension of an arcade challenge. Whether you want to relieve daily stress or test your reflexes, this app has something for everyone. [ Game Modes ] ◆ Zen Mode (Healing) No timers, no game overs. Pop endless bubbles at your own pace. The soothing ASMR-like visuals and sounds will help you relax and melt your stress away. ◆ Rush Mode (Time Attack) Test your reflexes in this survival mode! The time limit decreases with every stage, eventually pushing you into the "Sudden Death" phase. Can you pop the continuously regenerating bubbles fast enough to reach the highest stage? [ Combos & Special Bubbles ] Pop fast to build combos — the higher your streak, the bigger the burst and the higher the pitch. Watch for rare Golden, Bomb, and Rainbow bubbles that clear multiple bubbles at once for a massive combo boost. [ Progression & Rewards ] ◆ Constellations & Titles Every pop counts! Your total lifetime pops accumulate to unlock beautiful constellations in the night sky and exclusive titles. Start as a Beginner and pop your way to the ultimate "God of Pop" tier (1,000,000 pops)! ◆ Themes Unlock 6 color themes — Sky, Mint, Sakura, Lavender, Sunset, and a sleek dark Midnight — as you pop, and make every board your own. ◆ Daily Challenge & Achievements Build a daily streak, clear each day's goal, and collect achievements as you hit new milestones. ◆ Game Center Leaderboards Compete with players worldwide for the highest lifetime pop count and the best Rush stage. Available in English, 한국어, and 日本語. Download now and start your endless popping journey!

Screenshots

Read It (Not)4 screens
Puchi Bubble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Puchi Bubble at 3 against Read It (Not)'s —. Read It (Not)'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Read It (Not) versus Puchi Bubble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRead It (Not)Puchi Bubble
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechQiao Inc.INGYU EUM

In-app purchases

None

Read It (Not)

No in-app purchases

None

Puchi Bubble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Read It (Not) free?
Read It (Not) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Puchi Bubble free?
Puchi Bubble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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