ToneLeaf vs 木语 Muyu Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ToneLeaf
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ToneLeaf drills Mandarin tone recall. How it works: Sessions pull characters from HSK or TOCFL vocab. You see the character, tap the tone (1, 2, 3, 4, or neutral), get instant feedback. Each rep takes a couple of seconds. New characters show pronunciation hints and audio. As your recall gets stronger, the hints fade and you answer from memory. Miss one and the hints come back. Spaced repetition: Reviews are scheduled with FSRS-5 (an advanced spaced repetition algorithm), which surfaces each character around the point you'd otherwise forget it. Less time on the stuff you already know. Vocabulary: HSK 1–6 (simplified or traditional) or TOCFL 1–7 (traditional only). Works with pinyin or zhuyin. Home screen widget — see your due cards and streak, updates automatically as reviews come due ToneLeaf Pro (one-time purchase) - HD native speaker audio for every character - Recall Test: a cold, unscheduled test with no hints — just your memory against every character at once - Weakest Characters drill for the ones that trip you up - Tone Pair Drills for confusable pairs - Manual rating mode and Pro color schemes - Home screen widget — see your due cards and streak, updates automatically as reviews come due Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
木语 Muyu Reader
This app offers graded Chinese stories with natural Mandarin audio, vocabulary support, and translation tools. It helps learners of all levels build confidence by reading and listening to engaging content tailored to their HSK proficiency.
- Graded Chinese stories for HSK 1-6
- Natural Mandarin audio
- Tap-to-define vocabulary
- Full-text pinyin and translations
- Vocabulary review
- Offline study
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Learn Chinese through stories that match your level. Muyu Reader combines graded reading, natural Mandarin audio, vocabulary support, and clear learning tools in one focused experience. Choose an HSK level, follow engaging stories chapter by chapter, and build confidence as you read and listen. Key features: • Graded Chinese stories for HSK 1–6 • Natural Mandarin audio for supported stories • Tap words to view pinyin and English definitions • Full-text pinyin and English translations • Vocabulary review with contextual examples • Reading progress and learning statistics • Downloaded content for convenient offline study Whether you are beginning Chinese or strengthening advanced reading skills, Muyu Reader helps you learn vocabulary in context and develop a more natural feel for the language. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 木语 Muyu Reader at none against ToneLeaf's 1. 木语 Muyu Reader also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ToneLeaf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 木语 Muyu Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
ToneLeaf ships an update monthly, 木语 Muyu Reader every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ToneLeaf | 木语 Muyu Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 635 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Gregory Bell | 海慧 赵 |
In-app purchases
ToneLeaf
- ToneLeaf Pro$9.99
木语 Muyu Reader
No in-app purchases
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