# FlowTone - HSK — Sign the tones

> Sign the tones (iPhone/iPad app by Matthieu Lebas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowtone-hsk/id6773288738 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthieu Lebas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885320682)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 109 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowtone-hsk/id6773288738/reviews.md

## What is FlowTone?

FlowTone is the first tone-learning game built for your fingers.

Mandarin tones are the #1 obstacle for learners. FlowTone replaces flashcards with a short, addictive memory loop:

1. Listen. A native sentence plays, with each character colored by its tone.
2. Remember. The sentence fades — only the characters remain.
3. Reproduce. Swipe the right tone for each syllable. (Right = Tone 1, up-right = Tone 2, V-shape = Tone 3, down = Tone 4, tap = neutral).

Why it works:
• Embodied cognition — your hand draws the tone contour, your body remembers.
• Cross-modal coding — color + shape + sound + gesture, all reinforcing the same target.
• Spaced repetition under the hood — words you miss come back tomorrow.

What's inside:
• Includes full HSK 1 level sentences with native audio.
• Option to unlock HSK 2 to 7-9 and advanced drills.
• Daily Tone — one new puzzle every 24 h, worldwide.
• Adaptive Drill — focuses on your weakest tones.
• Tone Pairs & Minimal Pairs — fix the confusions that matter most.
• 4 color palettes (Intuitive, Pleco, Dummitt, Hanping).
• Optional gesture pad or button pad.
• No ads. No tracking. No account.

Built on the Embodied Cognition + Cross-Modal Perception research line. Tested with real learners.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-31

Smarter Review Prompts.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-06-23

bugs with paywall solved

### 1.0.5 — 2026-06-17

bug fixes

### 1.0.4 — 2026-06-03

better voices and bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-06-02

No release notes.

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## More apps by Matthieu Lebas

- [ToneMaster - HSK](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonemaster-hsk/id6760612044)

All apps by Matthieu Lebas: https://appshunter.io/developer/1885320682

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