# Chant Tools

> Offline Gregorian Mass propers and ordinaries for liturgical study and practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Benjamin Bloomfield.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chant-tools/id1225329409 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benjamin Bloomfield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225329408)
- Category: Utilities, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chant-tools/id1225329409/reviews.md

## What is Chant Tools?

Offline Mass Propers
This app is an offline version of the chant tools available at http://bbloomf.github.io/jgabc/

It is mostly intended to be useful for containing the Gregorian Mass propers as well as the Gregorian Mass ordinaries as found in the Liber Usualis, and transcribed on GregoBase (http://gregobase.selapa.net) and there may be some mistakes in the chant.  If you notice any, they can be corrected in GregoBase (if you go to http://bbloomf.github.io/jgabc/propers.html and find the chant with the mistake, you can click the link above the chant on the left side to get to the GregoBase version of the chant, and edit it there to fix it, or request that it be fixed.)

## Key features

- Offline Mass Propers
- Gregorian Mass Ordinaries
- Liber Usualis content
- GregoBase transcriptions
- Error correction via GregoBase

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chant-tools/id1225329409/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good program but playback is buggy

*2026-08-05*

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.

### 1/5 — IOS App Not ready

*2024-02-16*

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.

### 1/5 — Wish it worked

*2023-09-30*

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

### 5/5 — Best Gregorian App

*2023-06-29*

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!

### 3/5 — Great but buggy

*2022-05-29*

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.

### 1/5 — Sound doesn’t work

*2021-05-23*

Fix the sound before I delete it and I’ll update my review.

### 3/5 — When it works it’s great.

*2021-02-19*

The sound often stops playing and it’s very hard to get it to play again. It definitely needs debugging. If you don’t need the sound function, it’s great for showing you the chants. I haven’t tried writing any. It will also show readings (without the incipits) but not the orations- and sometimes the readings don’t end at the right place.

### 4/5 — Great app with minor exceptions

*2020-10-11*

Great app except the playback function does not seem to work at all and most if not all of the clefs for the Gloria Patri are incorrectly placed. Other than that very good.

### 3/5 — Great app but no sound

*2020-10-04*

Just what I needed but whenever I press PLAY it doesn’t work on my iPhone nor my iPad

### 3/5 — Some issues

*2019-05-08*

Good concept. However, the tone stops playing after you listen to it for a little while as the marker keeps moving. Have seen this on multiple devices and others have experienced this as well. Also unable to find proper of saints for the Novus

## Frequently asked questions about Chant Tools

### What is Chant Tools?

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

### Is Chant Tools free to use?

Yes, Chant Tools is available for free. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free experience.

### What devices support Chant Tools?

Chant Tools is designed for Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is not currently available on Android or desktop platforms.

### How often is Chant Tools updated?

The app was last updated on March 20, 2026, indicating a recent update. Previous updates have been released to improve functionality and content.

### Can I correct mistakes in the chant with Chant Tools?

While Chant Tools itself doesn't have editing features, it links to GregoBase where you can correct mistakes in the chant transcriptions. This ensures the accuracy of the content for all users.

### What is the age rating for Chant Tools?

Chant Tools has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. This indicates no mature content is present within the application.

### Where can I find the source material for Chant Tools?

The app primarily uses content from the Liber Usualis and transcriptions found on GregoBase (http://gregobase.selapa.net). It also references an offline version of chant tools available at http://bbloomf.github.io/jgabc/.

### What is the user sentiment for Chant Tools?

Chant Tools has an average rating of 3.9 stars from 31 ratings. This suggests a generally positive reception from its user base, though there is room for improvement.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11.1 — 2026-08-19

Added Commons of Saints dropdown

### 1.10.7 — 2026-06-07

Fixed the shape of the lower podatus glyph when there is more than a step between the two notes of the podatus

### 1.10.6 — 2026-06-03

Fixed an occasional issue with playback on sequence.
Changed the Douay Rheims translation source.

### 1.10.5 — 2026-05-15

Fixed a small typo in Douay Rheims translation of Mark 16: 16 (shall he => shall be)

### 1.10.4 — 2026-05-06

Fixed an issue that caused the Readings not to display

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