# Bach Cantatas — Collect your Bach music

> Catalog and manage your Bach cantata music collection. (iPhone/iPad app by Alco Blom.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bach-cantatas/id508045407 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alco Blom](https://appshunter.io/developer/319069267)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, German (Germany)
- Released: 2012-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bach-cantatas/id508045407/reviews.md

## What is Bach Cantatas?

The Bach Cantatas app allows you to catalog the cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach you have in your CD music collection.

Cantatas is a handy database of Johann Sebastian Bach's Cantatas and the many versions of them which have been recorded. The database lists all BWV numbers (BWV 1 until BWV 215), cantata titles and year of composition. 

You can indicate the recordings you have in your collection. Basic information for each cantata and recording is available, and you can add your own notes. 

It is also possible to search for cantatas (all available performances and editions) in Apple Music and start playing them.

You can also export your collection or missing titles to .CSV format.

If you love Bach, download this app today.

Supports iCloud and optimised for iOS 11 and up.

## Key features

- Catalog Bach cantatas
- Track owned recordings
- View composition details
- Add personal notes
- Search and play via Apple Music
- Export collection to CSV

## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bach-cantatas/id508045407/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Uh

*2021-06-01*

Bach was a religious nutcase

### 1/5 — Idiot

*2020-08-08*

C’est un piège ne tombez pas dedans.

### 5/5 — Well worth getting for the Bach cantata explorer

*2019-07-08*

I had been accumulating recordings of some of the cantatas and was already in need of some way to keep track of my library. This app is easy to use and does just what I need. I really like the way it links into the Wikipedia page for each work. Nicely done!

### 1/5 — Nicht brauchbar

*2014-08-22*

Ohne Kantatentexte ist diese App sinnlos.

### 5/5 — Order out of chaos

*2014-02-05*

My collection of Bach choral works was more an accumulation of fifty years … some still on LPs (remember those?).  After a month of using this App, and a few purchases to bring me up-to-date, I now have a collection …  and multiple playlists of my favorites.  This App has encouraged me to attack the Cantatas to discover new stuff that until now had been hidden …  to me the mountain always had seemed beyond reach.  But now I see my collection as a source.  And this App is a huge help.  It functions exactly as described.  One caution I offer:  if you install on both iPad and iPhone, do all your data entry on one device and let the other device get its data from iCloud.  Initially I was sloppy and entered data on which ever device was handy … perhaps that confused iCloud or whoever manages the data.  I learned that lesson early on and only experienced that one false start.  Now I do all my data entry on my iPhone and my iPad is in lock step via iCloud.  No other hiccups.  Great App … five stars (plus excellent support from Alco Blom).

### 1/5 — Cantates

*2012-06-19*

Piège à CONS !!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Bach Cantatas

### What is Bach Cantatas?

Bach Cantatas is a paid app that allows users to catalog their collection of Johann Sebastian Bach's cantatas. It provides details on BWV numbers, titles, composition years, and allows users to track their own recordings and add notes.

### How much does Bach Cantatas cost?

Bach Cantatas is a paid application, priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its cataloging and management features.

### Does Bach Cantatas have ads?

No, Bach Cantatas is ad-free. As a paid application, it does not contain any advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices is Bach Cantatas compatible with?

Bach Cantatas is optimized for iOS 11 and up and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It also supports iCloud for seamless data syncing across your Apple devices.

### Can I export my Bach Cantatas collection?

Yes, you can export your collection or a list of missing titles from Bach Cantatas to .CSV format. This feature allows for easy backup or further analysis of your music library.

### How often is Bach Cantatas updated?

The app was last updated on September 16, 2025, to version 3.3. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and improving the application over time.

### What age rating does Bach Cantatas have?

Bach Cantatas has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of the content being a catalog of classical music, which may be considered more mature.

### Can I listen to music directly from Bach Cantatas?

While Bach Cantatas allows you to search for cantatas and their versions in Apple Music and initiate playback, it does not host or stream music directly. It acts as a catalog and a gateway to Apple Music.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2025-09-16

You can now do a search in Apple Music for a specific cantata and check which performances have been released on CD. You can also immediately start playing the cantata.

### 3.2 — 2025-09-09

New conductor (Peter Dijkstra) added.

### 3.1 — 2022-07-12

Added much more information about each cantata and added an option to print the cantata information.

### 3.0 — 2019-04-17

support for iPhone X and higher
new up and down navigation

### 2.5 — 2016-07-15

Added icon for the iPad Pro

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