# Trope Toolbox

> App for learning and teaching Ta'amei HaMiqra cantillation symbols for Torah readings. (iPhone/iPad app by Eli Garfinkel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trope-toolbox/id369084018 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eli Garfinkel](https://appshunter.io/developer/369084021)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.06/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 64 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trope-toolbox/id369084018/reviews.md

## What is Trope Toolbox?

Trope Toolbox enables users to learn, review, and teach the Ta'amei HaMiqra (cantillation symbols) for the reading of the Torah, Haftarot, and Megillat Esther. The app helps students learn the subtle but important differences between the cantillation systems.

## Key features

- Learn Ta'amei HaMiqra
- Review cantillation symbols
- Teach cantillation systems
- Understand Torah reading
- Master Haftarot and Megillat Esther cantillation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trope-toolbox/id369084018/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Incorrect

*2023-04-19*

Welp I should’ve read the reviews first…

### 1/5 — Forget about it!

*2019-07-14*

I wish I read all the reviews before purchasing it, (amateur move on my part). 
It does not work... useless.

### 1/5 — Don't waste your $

*2017-06-08*

Keeps crashing and tropes are not right. Look elsewhere.

### 1/5 — Do not buy!

*2016-11-10*

This app does not work. I am using IOS10.1.1.

### 1/5 — No Sound

*2015-03-16*

Hi, what happen to the Sound?

### 1/5 — Where does this trope come from?

*2014-08-24*

In my 32 year career as a Cantor, I have never heard this version of trope before. This app would be much more useful with more common melodies for the tropes. I erased the app from my phone as soon as I heard it

### 2/5 — Trope

*2013-04-16*

Was this for sefard? I am Ashkenazic and this is of no use to me.

### 1/5 — Not worth purchasing

*2012-01-30*

Waste of money. The intonations are incorrect for Ashkenazi and the cantor cannot hit the right pitch. I purchased it to help my son prepare for his bar mitzvah and it is unusable.

### 2/5 — A TrailBlazer

*2011-02-12*

Thanks to the Rabbi for blazing the trail.  A decent first pass at the trope but too limited. Hopefully a later version will have more of the full combinations that are required to chant the parshas correctly and I would expect a free upgrade!!  Shalom!

### 1/5 — Worth 90 cents but costs 99

*2010-11-06*

This is mildly helpful but does 
 not help combine sounds or teach any but the most rudimentary single symbols. Takes up space. Wish I could delete but I'm new to the iTouch.

## Frequently asked questions about Trope Toolbox

### What is Trope Toolbox used for?

Trope Toolbox is designed to help users learn, review, and teach the Ta'amei HaMiqra, which are the cantillation symbols used for reading the Torah, Haftarot, and Megillat Esther.

### What devices does Trope Toolbox support?

Trope Toolbox is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How much does Trope Toolbox cost?

Trope Toolbox is a paid application priced at $1.99.

### What is the age rating for Trope Toolbox?

Trope Toolbox has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger learners and above.

### When was Trope Toolbox last updated?

The latest version of Trope Toolbox was released on September 21, 2017.

### Does Trope Toolbox offer offline access?

The description does not specify offline access, but educational apps of this nature often function without an internet connection after initial download.

### How does Trope Toolbox help with learning cantillation?

The app focuses on teaching the subtle yet crucial differences between various cantillation systems, aiding users in mastering these nuances for accurate reading of religious texts.

### What is the user feedback on Trope Toolbox?

Trope Toolbox has an average rating of 2.1 stars from 17 ratings, indicating mixed user sentiment.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.1 — 2017-09-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

This is a long overdue update to keep up with recent devices.
I've added the trope for Esther; Eikha and the other Megillot will follow soon.

### 1.0 — 2010-04-29

No release notes.

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