Chant Tools

Chant Tools

by Benjamin Bloomfield

33 ratings
12 reviews
Free

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Released
April 13, 2017
Updated
October 30, 2026

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Access Gregorian Mass propers and ordinaries offline. This utility app provides transcriptions from sources like Liber Usualis and GregoBase, allowing for corrections to be made directly on the GregoBase platform.

✓Offline Mass Propers
✓Gregorian Mass Ordinaries
✓Liber Usualis integration
✓GregoBase transcriptions
✓Chant correction functionality
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What's New in Chant Tools

1.15.3

October 30, 2026

Updated chants from GregoBase

User reviews

Good program but playback is buggy

I’ve used this program a fair amount over the years and can recommend it for simplicity and ease of use. It’s fast to find propers / ordinaries and easy to follow.

Unfortunately, as others have rated, the playback feature is very buggy….
1. If you play there appears a bar on bottom with stop/pause controls. Which works great, except that as soon as you scroll the tiniest bit it disappears, rendering it impossible to stop or pause the playback.
2. The sound cuts out sometimes (I noticed this on a whole bar but haven’t tested excessively) and it needs paused / restarted to get the sound back
All in all I don’t really use the playback feature as I don’t need it (piano / keyboard app / experience make up), but I could see it being a bigger deal for others, so -1 star.
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IOS App Not ready

I appreciate the hard work, and am very thankful for the chant tools. But the iOS app (both iPad and iPhone) just does not work correctly.

Wish it worked

Chants won’t play
Lack of organization
Things are beyond the screen
Things move when I tap them
I wish this would work

Best Gregorian App

This blows all the other tools out of the water. It has the most comprehensive ordinary and propers for masses, and the best psalm tool. There are some improvements I’d make-
1- have a “simple view” and “complex view” for the psalm tone tool- all we need to select is the tone, special ending/solemn, whether it shows all the verses written out or bonded/italicized, and the psalm/canticle!
2- there is an “English” version, however, none of the psalms are in English and it would require an external source to work.
3- the propers for the Novus ordo calendar don’t sync with the calendar like the traditional calendar dates do
4- having the other hours integrated into this would be so huge!

That’s all for now, but thank you so much Ben!
God Bless you!
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Great but buggy

It is incredibly useful, with full chants, psalm tones, Liber Brevior, and Chants Abreges options. However, playback doesn’t work for 90% of the chants. That is a killer for me as a cantor.

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FAQ

What is Chant Tools?

Chant Tools is a utility app that provides offline access to Gregorian Mass propers and ordinaries. It draws content from sources like the Liber Usualis and GregoBase.

Can I use Chant Tools without an internet connection?

Yes, Chant Tools is designed to be an offline application, allowing you to access Mass propers and ordinaries without an internet connection.

How can I correct mistakes in the chant within Chant Tools?

Mistakes in the chant can be corrected by navigating to the GregoBase version of the chant via the provided links and editing it there, or by requesting a correction.

What devices is Chant Tools compatible with?

Chant Tools is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

What is the age rating for Chant Tools?

Chant Tools has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

When was Chant Tools last updated?

The latest version of Chant Tools was updated on October 30, 2026, indicating recent development and maintenance.

Does Chant Tools have ads?

No, Chant Tools does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

What is the user rating for Chant Tools?

Chant Tools has an average rating of 4.0 stars based on 33 ratings, suggesting a generally positive user reception.