# Ka: Learn Chinese Tones — Mandarin Pinyin practice game

> Mandarin Chinese Pinyin tone practice game with flashcards. (iPhone/iPad app by Kai Loh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ka-learn-chinese-tones/id6444140899 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kai Loh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608475988)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 615 App Store ratings · 251 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 115 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Latin American Spanish
- Released: 2022-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ka-learn-chinese-tones/id6444140899/reviews.md

## What is Ka?

Having trouble with Chinese tones?
Can you pronounce words using the correct tone?
Are you able to tell apart similar sounds?
Do you know when to use which tone?

Many people think that Chinese is an impossibly complex tonal language to master — but that's before they've tried Ka! 

Ka is a fun, fast-paced flashcards game that introduces you to the range of different sounds that make up the Chinese language and gives you plenty of listening and pronunciation practice via quick, snappy drills.

With Ka, you'll quickly learn to recognize and tell the difference between different syllables in Mandarin Chinese. By swiping and tapping away in this addictive card-based game, you're drilling your way to Chinese fluency with plenty of listening and speaking practice.

You'll stop making embarrassing mistakes like confusing mā (mother) for mǎ (horse) and shāng hài (hurt) for shàng hǎi (Shanghai)!

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## Key features

- Flashcard game for tone practice
- Listening and pronunciation drills
- Distinguish similar sounds
- Learn correct tone usage
- Avoid common pronunciation mistakes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ka Unlimited | $6.99 | per month |
| Ka Unlimited (Yearly) | $47.90 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ka?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great app for learning tones
- 🎓 Helpful for improving tone recognition
- 🎨 Fun and engaging interface
- 🔍 Effective for practicing pronunciation
- 🌟 Excellent tool for beginners
- 💻 Works well even without subscription

**Cons**

- 🕰️ Limited lives/hearts system
- 🔊 Audio issues with ads
- 🤖 Inconsistent tone recognition
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incorrect tone identification in certain words
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Allow retrying incorrect pronunciations
- Add more advanced tone practice exercises
- Implement spaced repetition or progress tracking
- Include traditional Chinese characters

## Recent user reviews (10 of 251)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ka-learn-chinese-tones/id6444140899/reviews.md

### 4/5 — see below

*2026-08-21, version 1.73*

teaches tones

### 5/5 — It’s really fun and friendly

*2026-08-16, version 1.73*

please fix the daily streak resetting bug

### 5/5 — Very cool and entertaining App

*2026-08-08, version 1.73*

This app manages to keep me very entertained and encourages me to want to learn every day due to its simplicity and how fun it is to use.

### 5/5 — Gut für Töne lernen

*2026-08-04*

Clever gemacht

### 5/5 — I am actually learning the tones and its fun!

*2026-07-27, version 1.73*

Others are boring or not good for learning anything

### 5/5 — Хорошее приложение

*2026-07-25, version 1.73*

Очень хорошее и полезное приложение для начинающих. Особенно понравился дизайн приложения и формат мобильной игры, так учиться интересней. Благодаря этому приложению я не спеша начинаю лучше различать тона, хоть и занимаюсь самостоятельно меньше недели.

### 5/5 — Tones App

*2026-07-24, version 1.73*

Honestly, I stumbled on this app looking for a way to improve my tone pairs after two years of learning chinese. The App is very good so far - i'm paying for the pro plan to test it but it's got over 100 lessons and i'm already noticing a difference in my tone memory

### 5/5 — 発音練習に良い

*2026-07-21*

発音に絞って、何度も勉強できるのが良い
うまくできないと悔しくてどんどんムキになるのが良い

### 5/5 — Very polished and thought through

*2026-07-19, version 1.73*

Love this app ! I wish it was not on a monthly subscription scheme. I would rather pay something like 15$ for a one time payment, I avoid subscribing to applications. The reason I tested this app is that in the in-app purchases there is a one lifetime payment option but it does not seem to be available in the app anymore. Too bad, so I am just watching ads for now.

### 5/5 — Zum üben gut

*2026-07-04*

Habe gerade erst angefangen mit Chinesisch und mit den Tönen natürlich naturgemäß meine Probleme. Ich nutze mehrere Apps dies ist eine davon, die mir hilft.

## Frequently asked questions about Ka

### What does Ka: Learn Chinese Tones do?

This app is a flashcard game designed to help users master the tones of Mandarin Chinese. It provides listening and pronunciation practice through quick drills to distinguish between different sounds and learn correct tone usage.

### How does the app help with Chinese tones?

The app uses a fast-paced flashcard game format to introduce the range of sounds in Mandarin Chinese. Through swiping and tapping, users engage in listening and speaking practice to recognize and differentiate between syllables and tones.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means some features or content may require an additional purchase to access.

### What are the benefits of using this app for learning Chinese?

Users can expect to quickly learn to recognize and differentiate between Mandarin syllables and tones. The app aims to prevent common pronunciation errors, such as confusing words like 'mā' (mother) with 'mǎ' (horse).

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is specifically designed for individuals who are learning Mandarin Chinese and find the tonal aspect of the language challenging. It's ideal for those who need practice distinguishing between similar sounds and using the correct tones.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.73 — 2025-03-16

App improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.72 — 2025-03-10

App improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.71 — 2024-11-19

App improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.70 — 2024-11-15

App improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.69 — 2024-11-14

App improvements and bug fixes.

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## Related topics

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