LEARN FASTER, GROW EVERY DAY
With 12min, you turn any spare moment into progress — book summaries and audiobook content to build better habits, boost productivity, advance your career, and more, all in 12 minutes a day.
No more piles of unfinished books. We help you fit learning into your routine, whether it's your commute, workout, or coffee break. It is the ultimate self improvement app for busy people.
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WHY CHOOSE 12MIN
- Audiobook summaries & Text: Every title available in audio or text — read at your desk or listen on the go.
- AI recommendations: Smart suggestions from our library guide your personal growth.
- Microlearning mastery: Absorb key lessons in minutes, not weeks.
- Curated learning paths: Focused playlists designed for your goals.
- 12min Radar: Stay up to date with trending ideas.
- Categories for growth: Business books, psychology, personal finance, and leadership.
- Offline mode: Download and keep learning without Wi-Fi.
- Multi-language access: English, Spanish, Portuguese.
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WHAT YOU GET WITH 12MIN
- 3,500+ nonfiction titles packed with actionable insights.
- Professional summaries vetted for quality and accuracy.
- Habit building tools: Daily streaks & habit tracker to keep you motivated.
- AI personalization that recommends the right learning app content for you.
- Audiobook summaries for when you are on the move.
- Diverse library: from productivity app essentials to health and money management.
We've also introduced plans that adapt to your lifestyle. Whether you want daily insights or flexible weekly reading, our plans make it easy to stay consistent.
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HOW 12MIN HELPS YOU
- Save time: Get the gist of a book synopsis in minutes.
- Boost your career: Leadership skills and business knowledge applied immediately.
- Improve habits: Build consistency with our habit tracker features.
- Stay relevant: Radar surfaces trending topics that matter.
- Reading app convenience: Plans that adapt to your schedule.
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WHY MILLIONS TRUST 12MIN
Over 5 million people worldwide already use 12min. Featured in Forbes, The Guardian, Entrepreneur.
“Perfect for those who don't have time or the habit of reading.”
“I stopped being like a zombie scrolling through social media.”
“It's amazing to be able to learn while exercising or driving.”
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WHAT THE MEDIA SAYS
“12min is the ultimate reading app for learning faster.” — Forbes
“Clear, concise, and effective.” — The Guardian
“Perfect for professionals who want to keep growing.” — Entrepreneur
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START YOUR JOURNEY
Don't let unread books pile up. With 12min, you learn, grow, and get ahead — one book summary at a time.
- Download 12min today
- Start your free trial
- Unlock knowledge in just 12 minutes
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SUBSCRIPTION & LEGAL INFORMATION
- 12min Premium: auto-renewable subscription available monthly or annually.
- Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase.
- Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase.
- Terms of Use (EULA): https://12min.com/en/tos
- Privacy Policy: https://12min.com/privacy-policy
i hate the idea of reading summaries because I’ve always love the feeling of finishing a book. to me, summaries are like cheat sheets, it’s an excuse for one to not read the book but still get the idea of the book. but as i grew up from elementary school, i have to help out at my parents restaurant and deal with school work to the point where i don’t even have time for myself. i could fit like some workouts into my day and that’s basically it. i never had to to read anymore. that is until i stumbled this app. at first, i didn’t like this app simply because of the fact that it’s summaries. the word just gives me a no. but after a while of thinking, i decided to give it a go because at least summaries at better than nothing. it’s free for like 99 percent of the app, i did pay for anything and like 99% of the app is free. i think if you pay a certain amount you can get premium or something but heck that, what i get within the app for free is just so amazing already. the app gives an in depth summary of nonfiction(i belive) books so you get all the key points and take away without spending time to flip through pages. you can read the summaries or listen to them. i listen to them before bed when i clean up my room and it’s such a life saver. think audiobook. listen to it when you run or drive or just anywhere. life changing. just wow. no words. gotta download this app. no excuses.
I have added this app to my daily routine!
K&S&Tkg
I highly recommend this reading app to any lover of non-fiction books. I listen to a book every morning on my commute (the pandemic was a tough bc I worked from home). The Personality series is my favorite and wish they would expand this area more rapidly!! A “classic fiction” section would be ideal🤞🏼 One small “problem” is that I check off the books I want to read and then get confused over which one’s I have already heard. HINT HINT: add a “listen to again” feature on each book so I know if I’ve heard it once before. (Or even twice😉). Anyway, I was given a lifetime subscription for my birthday and it was honestly the best birthday gift I have received in years! This app is worth every penny, … money well spent!
Developer Response
Hi! So nice to receive this review! Thanks a lot! Count on us, 12min Team
No way to stop daily reminders
Maflaya2
Update June 2026. I disconnected the app from the internet it’s sits in my phone with no convection to their services AND STOLL I GET DAILY REMINDERS. Why do I pay for this app? To read books at my pace. I don’t need to be reminded about anything from them no 3 times a day even if I’m not connected to their servers. They have had at least 5 updates to the app since I made my original request to make the already available button to stop the remainders work. Nothing has been done. If you want to be bothered 5 to 8 times a day with “remainders” please by all means pay for the app. Daily reminders come at all hours of the day. 11 pm 5 am when you’re in a meeting etc. They haves button to put them off. When you switch to off it automatically goes back to on. I’ve contacted them since I’m ever 2025. They have done SEVERAL updates to the app since then. Unwanted reminders -several a day- come in daily. I want my money back. Stay away from this service unless you want your phone dinging 4-8 times a day. !
Developer Response
Hello! Thank you for your detailed feedback, and we’re really sorry for the inconvenience caused by the notifications — we understand how frustrating this experience can be.Our team has identified this issue, and we’re currently working on an update that will fix the notification settings so your preferences are properly respected. This improvement will be available soon.If you’d like any assistance in the meantime, please feel free to contact us at support@12min.com. We truly appreciate your feedback — it helps us keep improving the experience!
I love this app!!!
Esstefa
I love this app because of how much I am able to retain the information I’ve learned. I’m a neurodivergent so getting straight to the point is so helpful for me. And this app does just that. 12mins is the perfect time for a summary before my mind starts to wander off about what I’m making for dinner later. And I love the fact that there are quizzes at the end for you to test your knowledge. I’d recommend this app to anyone. Only improvement I’d say is to fix the quizzes they sometimes freeze up and the multiple choices get added to the wrong questions. Or it doesn’t go to the next question like it should. Also they could be a tad longer. For deeper testing of knowledge. But great app overall.
Developer Response
Hello Esstefa!Thank you very much for your detailed feedback! I am very happy to know that the app is helping you retain information effectively and that the objectivity is useful for your experience. 😊We appreciate your suggestions about the questionnaires; your feedback is valuable and we will consider it for future improvements. We are always looking for ways to enhance the app!If you need anything or have more suggestions, I am here to help!Best regards,
We rebuilt 12min for Apple Watch
Faster, smoother, and more independent of your iPhone. It was rebuilt for the moments when your hands are busy and your mind is free: the morning walk, the workout, the evening run. Now all you need are your headphones and your Apple Watch.
What's new:
- A brand-new interface, designed for the latest Apple Watch models and watchOS 26.
- Offline mode: download your microbooks and listen without a connection, right on your Watch.
- Continuous playback: one microbook plays after another automatically, with no pauses.
- Revamped standalone mode: sign in right on your watch, no iPhone required.
- Search on your wrist: find any title in seconds.
- Much smoother navigation from start to finish.
Your active minutes now also count as progress on your growth journey.
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12 MIN SERVICOS DIGITAIS E NEGOCIOS LTDA
Size
106.5 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
