
FlowTone: Chinese Tone Game
Master Mandarin tones by ear
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FlowTone is the world's first tone-memory game for Mandarin Chinese.
Think Wordle, but for tones. Every Chinese word has a tone (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th) — getting it wrong changes the meaning completely. FlowTone trains your ear to hear tones automatically, through play.
HOW IT WORKS:
1. LISTEN — A native speaker says a sentence. Each character lights up in its tone color (Red=1st, Orange=2nd, Green=3rd, Blue=4th).
2. REMEMBER — The colors disappear. Quick — what were the tones?
3. TAP — Tap the tones on the pad. Green = exact, Yellow = close, Red = try again.
4. LEARN — Smart SRS algorithm tracks which tones you confuse and drills them more.
FEATURES:
• Daily Tone Challenge — One sentence, the whole world gets the same one. Share your score like Wordle.
• Color-Coded Tones — Colors ARE the mechanic, not decoration. Your brain maps tones to colors naturally.
• Haptic Feedback — Feel each tone's vibration pattern. Build muscle memory, not just ear memory.
• Smart SRS — The algorithm tracks which tones you confuse and drills them more. No wasted repetition.
• 100% Offline — 16,000+ sentences with native audio, all bundled. Study anywhere, anytime.
• Minimal Pairs — Train your ear to distinguish similar-sounding tones.
• Tone Pairs — Match tones in a fast-paced matching game.
• Adaptive Mode — The game automatically surfaces words you struggle with.
PRICING:
• HSK 1 + Daily Tone: FREE forever
• Pro (HSK 2-9): One-time purchase. No subscription, no recurring fees.
Perfect for:
• Beginners learning Mandarin tones from scratch
• Intermediate learners who still confuse 2nd and 3rd tones
• Anyone preparing for HSK exams
• Teachers looking for a fun classroom tool
FlowTone is made by a solo developer who learned Chinese and wants to share what actually works. No ads. No tracking. No subscription. Just learning through play.
Download FlowTone — start hearing tones today.
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What's New in FlowTone
1.2.1
September 11, 2026
• Daily Tone Challenge with shareable results • Adaptive mode powered by SRS • Minimal pairs and tone pairs drills • Cross-promotion with Tone Master (companion flashcard app)
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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
$4.99
Pro Lifetime
Unlock all HSK levels and more - forever








