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Ancient wisdom. Everyday life.
The work is done. Your inner manager is still asking for revisions. You have listed every pro and con, then opened another tab. A simple conversation has somehow become a debate with closing arguments.
Wendao brings the Tao Te Ching, playful everyday comics and thoughtful AI together. Start with a familiar story. Look at your own situation from another angle. Decide what comes next in your own time.
81 STORIES. SOME SUSPICIOUSLY FAMILIAR CHARACTERS.
Explore 81 bilingual comics about work, choices, relationships and ordinary days. Each chapter has its own visual style. One character boxes himself into a personality label. Another has finished work but is still working hard at looking busy. The accompanying reflections return to the people, turning points and details in the artwork.
GIVE THAT INNER MONOLOGUE SOMEWHERE TO GO
“Why can't I stop when the work is done?” “Do I want this, or just want to keep up?” Bring a real question. AI responds in the context of the chapter you are reading and helps you explore another perspective.
Sign in for 3 free questions daily, resetting at 00:00 UTC. Companion members have no daily question limit, subject to reasonable concurrency, rate and abuse safeguards. AI offers perspectives; the decisions remain yours.
EIGHT BOOKS ON YOUR READING LIST? START WITH A LINE.
Today's recommended chapter is free. Choose 10 more chapters to keep free on this device. Read a little, then come back when you like. Day and night themes and three text sizes help you read comfortably. Chapter text is available offline; comics load on demand when you are online.
FOLLOW THE STORY BACK TO THE TEXT
The reading is grounded primarily in Mawangdui Silk Text B. The base reading, line-by-line meaning and contemporary interpretation are clearly separated. Switch between Chinese and English, read Chinese with pinyin, browse the received or silk-manuscript order, and search for a phrase that stays with you. The comics are modern interpretations, with the classical source kept in view.
A GOOD “THIS REMINDED ME OF YOU”
Save or share a complete comic image, or send its reading link to a friend. A funny, familiar moment can open a conversation.
CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT TO CONTINUE
Permanent Reading is a one-time purchase for all 81 chapters. Your 3 daily free AI questions remain available after sign-in. Unlimited AI, memory and weekly reflections require a separate Companion subscription.
A monthly or annual Wendao Companion subscription unlocks all 81 chapters and includes ongoing AI conversations, controllable memory and weekly reflections.
Subscriptions renew automatically for the selected period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple account. See the in-app purchase screen for current local prices and benefits.
YOU STAY IN CONTROL
View, edit, pause or delete conversation memories. Usage analytics are off by default, optional, and do not collect your question text. AI content is for learning and reflection, not a substitute for medical, mental health, legal or financial advice.
Wendao · Tao in everyday life
Ancient words. Very current questions.
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Ratings & Reviews
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A little more room for your questions. A little less weight in your images.
• A new paper-and-ink chat design makes conversations easier to follow. History and settings live in one menu, your free allowance sits beside the composer, and you can stop or retry a reply.
• Find a story from an everyday concern on the home screen, then bring a related question into a conversation. Make it your own and send it when you are ready.
• Saving and sharing comics reuses the clear images you have already loaded, reducing extra downloads while supporting the system photo library and image sharing. Your inner monologue can be long. Your image files can be lighter.
Version 1.9.9
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Information
Seller
勇 袁
Size
54.6 MB
Category
Lifestyle
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.