# 明道-mingdao — Audio Classics, Breath & Plans

> Audio Classics, Breath & Plans (iPhone/iPad app by maoyuan wen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mingdao/id6776175217 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [maoyuan wen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776175219)
- Category: Reference, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mingdao/id6776175217/reviews.md

## What is 明道?

In the noise of modern life, are you seeking inner peace?

MingDao blends three great Eastern wisdom traditions — Confucian, Taoist, and Zen — into modern mindfulness practice. Find calm, clarity, and purpose in just 10 minutes a day.

--- Daily Practice Ritual ---
A guided 3-step flow: Today's Verse → Breathing Meditation → Reflection Journal. Simple as brushing teeth, deep as a mountain temple. Track your streak and watch your practice grow.

--- Audio Classics ---
Close your eyes and listen. 13 classic texts read aloud with modern translations. Perfect for commuting, bedtime, or quiet moments. Layer with ambient sounds (rain, stream, fire).

--- Guided Practice Plans ---
We don't teach you to "read the Analects" — we help you "overcome anxiety."
- 7 Days to Calm Anxiety (Taoist)
- 14 Days of Self-Discovery (Confucian)
- 21 Days of Focus Training (Zen)
Each plan: daily verse + meditation + reflection prompt + wisdom insight.

--- AI Wisdom Insights ---
Tap any verse for a 4-layer AI interpretation: literal meaning → deep philosophy → modern insight → practice guidance.

--- Lock Screen Verse ---
A daily dose of Eastern wisdom, every time you check your phone.

--- Classics Library ---
13 texts across three traditions — complete and annotated.

--- Personalized Experience ---
An onboarding questionnaire learns your goals and preferences to customize content from day one.

MingDao isn't an app. It's your digital academy.

--- Subscriptions & Terms ---
MingDao offers auto-renewable subscriptions and one-time voice top-ups. Privacy Policy: https://mingdao-legal.pages.dev/privacy  Terms of Use (EULA): https://mingdao-legal.pages.dev/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MingDao Lite Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| MingDao Lite Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| MingDao Standard Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| MingDao Standard Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| MingDao Standard Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| MingDao Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| MingDao Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| MingDao Premium Semi-Annual | $64.99 | per 6 months |
| MingDao Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.3 — 2026-07-09

All 142 classic verse readings upgraded to a natural neural voice.
App renamed to 明道-mingdao.
Polish and performance improvements.

### 2.2 — 2026-06-22

No release notes.

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