# CanTunes > Simplified music player for individuals with cognitive disabilities. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Victoria.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantunes/id670015849 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [University of Victoria](https://appshunter.io/developer/598687546) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.1 · 5 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-07-25 - Data updated: 2026-06-06 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantunes/id670015849/reviews.md ## What is CanTunes? CanTunes is now free. Spread the word! CanTunes provides an extremely simplified way for people with a range of cognitive disabilities to select and play music on an iPad. CanTunes promotes independence, builds confidence and reduces the need for caregiver interaction by enabling people with disabilities to control and enjoy their own music. CanTunes plays the music that is on your iPad. Once you have downloaded your favourite music to your iPad and installed CanTunes, you can easily choose an album to play by simply tapping on the album cover. *** WHO IS IT FOR? *** CanTunes is especially beneficial to people who have difficulty operating CD players or standard music software. *** KEY FEATURES *** - Extremely simple: does not require understanding of traditional music player buttons (such as play, pause, skip, and so on) - Visual interface with minimal use of text - Completely customizable interface: - Display 1,2,4,12 or 16 album covers per screen - Add or remove on-screen controls such as volume control, page buttons, access to settings - Sleep mode to shut off the music after a specified time - VoiceOver compatible: also compatible with switches using VoiceOver *** TESTIMONIALS *** “Our daughter took to the iPad wonderfully. It was amazing seeing her do something that she can do independently. It is going to be great for our summer holidays this weekend. This opens a whole new world for her.” - Parent “It allows him a great deal more satisfaction knowing he is taking a more active part in his life.” - Group home manager *** SUPPORT *** Technical support for CanAssist apps is provided by email only. Please email your enquiries and requests to appsupport@canassist.ca. *** CANASSIST at the UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA *** CanAssist at the University of Victoria is dedicated to developing customized technologies and services for people with disabilities, with a focus on clients in British Columbia, Canada. ## Key features - Extremely simple interface - Visual interface with minimal text - Customizable album display - Optional on-screen controls - Sleep mode for timed shutoff - VoiceOver and switch compatible ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantunes/id670015849/reviews.md ### 4/5 — CanTunes Pro *2022-08-06* Wonderful simple interface. I am an occupational therapist and it is a good option for clients, but to demonstrate it, it would be great for my clients if I could edit which songs/albums appear on screen so that their favourite songs /songs suitable for their preferences could be on offer for the trial/session. Love the work you do! ## Frequently asked questions about CanTunes ### What is CanTunes? CanTunes is a free music player application designed to be extremely simple for individuals with cognitive disabilities to select and play music stored on their iPad. It focuses on a visual interface and reduces the need for understanding traditional music player buttons. ### Who benefits most from using CanTunes? CanTunes is especially beneficial for people who have difficulty operating standard CD players or complex music software. Its simplified design promotes independence and confidence in managing their own music. ### How customizable is the interface of CanTunes? The interface is completely customizable. Users can choose to display 1, 2, 4, 12, or 16 album covers per screen. They can also add or remove on-screen controls like volume and settings access. ### Does CanTunes work with assistive technologies? Yes, CanTunes is VoiceOver compatible and also compatible with switches when using VoiceOver. This ensures broader accessibility for users with different needs. ### Can I set CanTunes to stop playing music automatically? Yes, CanTunes includes a sleep mode feature that allows you to set a specified time for the music to shut off automatically. ### What devices does CanTunes support? CanTunes is designed to run on iPads. It was released on July 25, 2013, and its latest version is 1.1.1, last updated on August 21, 2019. ### How do I get technical support for CanTunes? Technical support for CanAssist apps, including CanTunes, is provided via email only. You can send your inquiries and requests to appsupport@canassist.ca. ### Does CanTunes have ads? No, CanTunes does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application focused on providing a seamless user experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.1 — 2019-08-21 1.1.1: - Fixed bug where album titles wouldn't show - Updated splash screen on first launch 1.1.0: Updated page buttons! - Depending on how many albums you select to show at one time, the buttons will change size to accommodate for larger, or smaller, screen space - Buttons will also change if you are in portrait or landscape mode for easier navigation ### 1.1 — 2019-08-17 Updated page buttons! - Depending on how many albums you select to show at one time, the buttons will change size to accommodate for larger, or smaller, screen space - Buttons will also change if you are in portrait or landscape mode for easier navigation ### 1.0.7 — 2017-02-01 + Fixed several minor bugs. ### 1.0.6 — 2017-01-31 + Fixed some minor bugs, and added a dialog explaining how to grant media access if initially denied. ### 1.0.5 — 2017-01-31 + Fixed several bugs related to playback animations and scrolling albums. ## Apps similar to CanTunes | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Albums: Find, Favorite, Play](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albums-find-favorite-play/id1508599405) | 4.5 (8) | Free | Music | | [Cycle Music Timer 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-music-timer-2/id6451218790) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Music | | [Setlist Carrot - Setlist.fm](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-carrot-setlistfm/id1481784500) | 3.9 (15) | Free | Music | | [FM Radio - Local City &Country](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fm-radio-local-city-and-country/id1489584840) | 4.3 (6) | Free | Music | | [PEDRO APP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedro-app/id1492774580) | — | Free | Music | | [GPS Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-music/id1537061671) | 1.0 (1) | $0.99 | Music | ## More apps by University of Victoria - [CanPlan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canplan/id598687543) - [UVic Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uvic-mobile/id637084391) - [About my day](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-my-day/id769044077) - [Waveband](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveband/id888404464) - [Switch Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switch-music/id911508273) All apps by University of Victoria: https://appshunter.io/developer/598687546 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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