Comparison

BlinkDo vs Readsome

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

Head to head
About

BlinkDo

Features
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You’ve read the book. You underlined the good bits. Then life happened. Days later, the glow is gone and the pages live rent-free on your shelf or on your Kindle. The ideas were great, yet nothing in your routine actually changed. Meet BlinkDo. It doesn’t only summarize what you already know; it turns those ideas into clear, day-by-day tasks you can do today. Summary apps help you remember. Productivity apps help you track. But there’s a gap between “I get it” and “I did it.” That’s where BlinkDo lives - right in the middle - translating book wisdom into a simple, guided plan you can follow without overthinking. How BlinkDo works 1. Pick a book from our 100s of non-fiction catalogue. 2. Start the DoGuide and follow the day-wise tasks—short, specific, and doable. 3. See the “why” behind every action with a brief Concept that connects the step to the book’s core idea. No rereading chapters. No guesswork. What you’ll notice Day 1: “Oh—I can actually do this.” Day 3: You’re practicing, not just thinking about practicing. Day 7: The book’s best ideas are showing up in your calendar, your conversations, your results. Who it’s for Self-improvers who read to change, not just to collect quotes Busy pros who want practical steps, not more theory Students and lifelong learners who crave structure and follow-through What you get DoGuides: Ready-to-start, day-by-day plans for popular nonfiction titles Task-level Concepts: A quick “why this matters” note on every step Zero friction: Start acting on ideas in seconds; focus your energy on doing Stop letting great books become “shelf-help.” Install BlinkDo, start one DoGuide, and turn insight into routine—one small action today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mentorflowai.com/blinkdo/privacy-policy

About

Readsome

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Big ideas deserve more than bullet points. Most book summaries give you a list. Readsome gives you the whole picture. In about 15 minutes, you'll understand the core arguments, stories, and insights of powerful nonfiction books — told as a narrative, the way ideas were meant to travel. Designed for curious minds who want depth without spending hours on every book. What Makes Readsome Different Narrative Summaries Experience books as flowing stories, not fragmented notes. Each summary preserves structure, context, and the author’s reasoning. Read or Listen Switch between text and audio depending on your day — commute, workout, or quiet evening. Curated Nonfiction Library Explore 800+ summaries across psychology, business, self-improvement, science, mental health, history, and more. Focused Learning No fluff. No distractions. Just clear, structured understanding. Learn Smarter in Less Time Not every book needs 300 pages to change how you think. With Readsome, you can: • Grasp complex ideas quickly • Decide which books are worth reading in full • Build a daily learning habit • Expand your knowledge without overwhelm Whether you read one summary per week or one per day, progress compounds. Who Is Readsome For? • Lifelong learners • Busy professionals • Students • Founders & entrepreneurs • Anyone who loves ideas but lacks time If you prefer depth over bullet points and clarity over clutter, Readsome is for you. Download Readsome and start exploring powerful ideas — one summary at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Readsome4 screens

Verdict

The call

BlinkDo and Readsome are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. BlinkDo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Readsome sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlinkDo ships an update weekly, Readsome every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BlinkDo versus Readsome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlinkDoReadsome
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMentorflowReadsome

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BlinkDo

Subscriptions2
  • BlinkDo Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • BlinkDo Premium (Annual)$12.991 Year
3 purchases

Readsome

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$5.991 Month
  • Premium1 Year trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$89.99

Questions

Is BlinkDo free?
BlinkDo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readsome free?
Readsome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BlinkDo or Readsome have ads?
Neither BlinkDo nor Readsome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlinkDo or Readsome?
BlinkDo ships an update weekly, and Readsome every 2 weeks. Most recently, BlinkDo was updated on September 25, 2026 and Readsome on October 13, 2026.

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