Who should use ToneDeck?

ToneDeck is a consumer product built for mandarin language learners.

Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.

Is ToneDeck still maintained?

Unverified. ToneDeck has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to ToneDeck?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include ChineseSkill - Learn Chinese, Dizi, and MasterZi.

ToneDeck is developed by Joshua Salway, based in the United States.

How long has ToneDeck been around?

ToneDeck first shipped in 2026.

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ToneDeck

Name: ToneDeck
Author: Joshua Salway

App StoreLanguage learning🇺🇸

ToneDeck helps Mandarin learners master the four tones through ear training, pronunciation scoring, and guided lessons. It offers minimal-pair drills, listen-and-guess quizzes, and a full HSK vocabulary with neural voice playback. Features include spaced repetition, daily goals, and real conversation practice, making it suitable for beginners and advanced learners alike.

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Overview

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ToneDeck is a Language learning project. It helps learners master Mandarin tones and pronunciation through targeted ear training and practice. It is built as a consumer product for mandarin language learners. A free plan is available. ToneDeck is available on iOS.

Joshua Salway builds and maintains ToneDeck, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include tone ear-training, pronunciation scoring, and guided beginner course.

Tone ear-training
Pronunciation scoring
Guided beginner course
Vocabulary drills
Spaced repetition
Daily goals
Streak tracking
Achievements
Listen-and-guess quiz
Pitch contour visualization
Tap-to-hear audio
Real conversations

Built with & integrations

Runs on

iOS

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed8 Jul · 15:18 UTC
ToneDeck: Learn Mandarin Tones verified via Apple App Store — New Apps (RSS)
Source: Apple App Store — New Apps (RSS) · Open

Frequently asked questions about ToneDeck

What does ToneDeck do?: ToneDeck helps learners master Mandarin tones and pronunciation through targeted ear training and practice. It is catalogued under Language learning on PulseGate.
Who should use ToneDeck?: ToneDeck is a consumer product built for mandarin language learners.
Is ToneDeck free?: Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does ToneDeck run on?: ToneDeck runs on iOS.
Is ToneDeck still maintained?: Unverified. ToneDeck has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to ToneDeck?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include ChineseSkill - Learn Chinese, Dizi, and MasterZi.ChineseSkill - Learn Chinese Dizi MasterZi
Who makes ToneDeck?: ToneDeck is developed by Joshua Salway, based in the United States.
How long has ToneDeck been around?: ToneDeck first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Mobile
Languages: English
First seen: 8 Jul 2026
Built for: Mandarin language learners
Model: B2C
Solves: Helps learners master Mandarin tones and pronunciation through targeted ear training and practice.

Registered as

App Store: 6781681922

Developer

🇺🇸Joshua Salway

Index record

Indexed: 8 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 8 Jul 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: tonedeck-learn-mandarin-tones-apple-com
Lifecycle last checked: 14 Sep 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 8 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Canonical URL: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6781681922

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