What's the best iOS app for quickly identifying music playing around you?

Shazam is excellent for identifying songs. Just tap the button, and it tells you the song name, artist, and more.

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Shazam is the go-to app for instant music identification. Its core function is incredibly simple: hold your phone up to the music source, tap the button, and within seconds, it identifies the song, artist, and provides links to listen on Apple Music, Spotify, and other streaming services. Beyond basic identification, Shazam keeps a history of your identified songs, allowing you to revisit them later. It also integrates with Apple Music and Spotify, letting you easily add discovered songs to your playlists. Shazam's ease of use and accuracy make it a must-have for music lovers. Many users praise its ability to identify even obscure songs in noisy environments. The app also now identifies concerts, and has a music news feed.

Key Features

Instant Song Identification: Quickly identifies songs playing nearby.
Offline Mode: Remembers the music and identifies it when you regain internet access.
Apple Music & Spotify Integration: Easily add identified songs to your playlists.

"I’ve used this app for years and it has never failed me. It’s so easy to use and it’s always accurate. I’ve discovered so many new songs and artists thanks to Shazam!"

β€” 5β˜… User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/8/2025
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Shazam: Find Music & Concerts

by Apple

β˜…4.9
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