# Cantone vs Ka

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cantone at none against Ka's 3. Cantone also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.1). Ka's advantage is ratings volume (664 vs 15). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ka sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Cantone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cantone holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ka has 664 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cantone's written reviews are positive against 97% of Ka's.

Cantone ships an update every 2 weeks, Ka weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cantone | Ka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantone/id1602297692/reviews)** | [4.8 (664 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ka-learn-chinese-tones/id6444140899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **664** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 96.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brent Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602297694) | [Kai Loh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608475988) |

## What reviewers say

### Cantone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantone/id1602297692)

Master tonal languages like Cantonese and Mandarin with interactive exercises. Improve your ability to perceive and speak tones, learn vocabulary, and understand tone sandhi rules through engaging activities.

**Highlights:** Perception and production tone activities, Vocabulary reinforcement, Tone sandhi rule learning, Support for traditional/simplified characters, Multiple transcription systems, Customizable user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ka-learn-chinese-tones/id6444140899)

Master Mandarin Chinese tones with this engaging flashcard game. Practice listening and pronunciation through quick drills to distinguish between similar sounds and avoid common pronunciation errors. Become fluent in recognizing and using the correct tones.

**Highlights:** Flashcard game for tone practice, Listening and pronunciation drills, Distinguish similar sounds, Learn correct tone usage, Avoid common pronunciation mistakes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ka Unlimited | $6.99 | per month |
| Ka Unlimited (Yearly) | $47.90 | per year |
| All Access | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for learning tones
- 🎓 Helpful for improving tone recognition
- 🎨 Fun and engaging interface
- 🔍 Effective for practicing pronunciation
- 🌟 Excellent tool for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cantone free?

Cantone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ka free?

Ka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cantone or Ka?

Cantone is rated higher. Cantone averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Ka averages 4.8 from 664 ratings.

### Do Cantone or Ka have ads?

Neither Cantone nor Ka shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cantone or Ka?

Cantone ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ka weekly. Most recently, Cantone was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ka on November 3, 2026.

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