1. Huberman’s Picks—and So Much More—In 15 Minutes
It takes the average person 10 hours to read a book, which is a lot of time many of us don’t have.
With Blinkist, the most powerful ideas are shared in short audio and text explainers. The best bit? It only takes 15 minutes to read or listen to them, so you can fit learning in while eating breakfast, commuting to work, or walking the dog.
Plus, there are 40 new titles added to the app every month, so even the most voracious reader will never run out of great content.
2. It’s Backed By Science
At Blinkist, there’s a dedicated team of experts who sift through the millions of books published each year to find the best ones out there. We don’t just want bestsellers—we want the hidden gems, the timeless classics, the books written for intellectuals, by intellectuals.
‘When we started most apps were for social media or gaming. We wanted to do something different and build an app that would add genuine value to someone’s life’ — Holger Seim, Blinkist co-founder.
Once the books are selected, our specialist editors identify the key insights in each book and turn them into bite-sized explainers. The best part? All of the content is created using neuroscientific principles making all the information easy to understand and remember.
Take a look—here’s the explainer to international bestseller Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman:
Thinking, Fast and Slow
- 28 min reading time
- audio version available
3. It Transforms Their Mindless Scrolling Routine – And Replaces It With A Good Habit
You know those moments when you catch yourself endlessly swiping through social media? It’s something an alarmingly high amount of people suffer from and it’s called “doom-scrolling”, a phenomenon that leaves people feeling tired and angry.
One of the many reasons, intellectuals love Blinkist is because it turns those wasted minutes into valuable learning opportunities. Whether it’s on the subway, a quick break or before bed: Instead of getting lost in time-wasting apps, all the curious minds are now engaging in focused and insightful learning sessions. It’s a game-changer! 80% of the Blinkist users say that they are more likely to spend time on Blinkist than scroll through social media. Here’s what some of them are saying:
“This app should be in Essentials category: One of the best app purchased. I have been a member for 6+ years and I don’t think I will ever stop. This is a learning experience that truly enhances my life.” –5 star review on the Apple Store
So, say goodbye to mindless scrolling and hello to a new habit that’ll feed your curiosity, spark intellectual growth, and help you become a better you. No wonder Apple and many of its users recommend it:
“This has been the biggest boost to my productivity / lifelong learning ever. Honestly, I can’t think of a better habit to start than Blinkist.” –5 star review on the Apple Store
4. Intellectuals Love to Learn by Listening
The app became particularly popular with intellectuals when the audio feature was introduced. It made it possible for big thinkers to listen to every title in the app, which means learning never has to wait until you have time to sit down.
Today, listening is the most popular way to consume the packs of actionable insights with around 70% of users opting to listen to Blinkist. This is no surprise as over 30% of people learn and retain information better when it’s heard as opposed to reading.
5. Over 94 Thousand 5-Star Ratings
Blinkist isn’t just loved by intellectuals, but by everyone who is eager to learn more. Today, there are over 94K five-star ratings across iTunes and Google Play stores.
What some users enjoy most about Blinkist is how the learning experience can fit around their lives. Just take a look at what some users are saying:
“Perfect for populating your mind with smart thoughts and the latest research. I use the audio format while in transportation.” – 5-star review
“Very informative and insightful. I can cook dinner and enjoy the knowledge over audio.” – 5-star review
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