# Genius: Song Lyrics Finder — Music Finder & Lyric Knowledge

> World's largest collection of annotated song lyrics and music knowledge. (iPhone/iPad app by Genius Media Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-song-lyrics-finder/id709482991 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Genius Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/709482994)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 74,357 App Store ratings · 1,955 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 128 MB
- Languages: Russian, Serbian, American English, Arabic, European Spanish, Italian, Catalan, German (Germany), Norwegian Bokmål, European Portuguese and 8 more
- Released: 2014-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-song-lyrics-finder/id709482991/reviews.md

## What is Genius?

Genius is the world’s biggest collection of song lyrics, videos and crowdsourced musical knowledge.

SEARCH 1.7 MILLION+ SONGS
Find annotated lyrics for all your favorite songs, or browse what's hot on Genius.

VIEW GENIUS VIDEOS
Watch interviews with your favorite artists about the music you love.

TAP HIGHLIGHTED LINES TO READ ANNOTATIONS
Explore a world of knowledge, crowdsourced from millions of obsessed fans – the Genius community. 

GET THE FACTS BEHIND THE TRACKS
With verified content from artists and producers.

FIND LYRICS FOR THE SONGS PLAYING AROUND YOU
Hold your phone up to the music, tap the soundwave button (powered by ACRCloud), and lo, the annotated lyrics appear. You can also easily navigate the lyrics for all the songs in your iTunes library.

ANNOTATE THE WORLD FROM ANYWHERE
You’re the genius: highlight some text, tap “Annotate,” and share your knowledge.

## Key features

- Annotated lyrics for millions of songs
- Artist interviews and music videos
- Tap highlighted lines for annotations
- Facts behind the tracks
- Identify songs playing around you
- Contribute annotations

## Chart rankings

- #133 in Top Free · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of Genius?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate lyrics
- 🔍 Helpful annotations
- 🎶 Great for understanding music
- 📚 Comprehensive library
- 🌐 Works across platforms

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 📢 Intrusive ads that interrupt music
- 🔍 Unreliable search function
- 🔑 Constant requests to sign in

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Lyrics and annotations not loading properly
- App closing unexpectedly when switching between apps
- Search results not matching user input
- Notification icon not disappearing
- Lyric editing feature not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Ability to edit and submit lyrics
- Saved/favorite lyrics section
- Seamless integration with music players
- Personalized recommendations
- Offline mode for lyrics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,955)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-song-lyrics-finder/id709482991/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing app but some customization features would be nice

*2026-08-26, version 7.14.0*

The app overall is great i have no issues with it whatsoever. Though, I dont really like that profile customization is not an option. Especially since it forces you to keep your google pfp/apple/what you signed in with. My profile pic is Albert/Flamingo but like when he was 12 or smth lol. But unfortunately not everyone knows that so i look like a child.

### 1/5 — Unusable now

*2026-08-25, version 7.14.0*

The popup ads that appear when tapping in to a highlighted lyric have are extremely annoying and have broken the app

### 3/5 — Pls

*2026-08-22, version 7.14.0*

I need a better search engine

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-08-21, version 7.14.0*

Backbone of the industry.

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-08-20, version 7.14.0*

Awesome

### 5/5 — 😄

*2026-08-19, version 7.14.0*

Cool that it saves songs with a ❤️ how about adding being able to follow artists? And also saving albums too with a ❤️

### 1/5 — Yuck

*2026-08-17, version 7.13.1*

Ick

### 2/5 — Video Ads

*2026-08-15, version 7.13.1*

Used to love this app. Now there are video ads that keep causing my music to shut off. This makes it so I can’t listen to the song while reading lyrics. This is disappointing, annoying, and makes me want to delete the app.

### 2/5 — Great to find lyrics, doesn’t like to be selected

*2026-08-14, version 7.13.1*

Either on the website or app, the adds are aggravating, the lyrics that are selected jump up and down of the display, and the app keeps lagging. This has to be fixed.

### 5/5 — Genius

*2026-08-14, version 7.13.1*

I really love this app because they contribute some of the lyrics

## Frequently asked questions about Genius

### What does the Genius app do?

Genius provides the world's largest collection of song lyrics, music videos, and crowdsourced musical knowledge. You can search for lyrics, view artist interviews, and explore detailed annotations created by fans and artists.

### How can I find lyrics for songs playing near me?

The app features a soundwave button powered by ACRCloud. Simply hold your phone up to the music, tap the button, and the annotated lyrics for the song will appear. You can also access lyrics for songs in your iTunes library.

### Can I contribute to the app?

Yes, you can be a genius by highlighting text within lyrics and tapping 'Annotate' to share your insights with the community. This crowdsourced knowledge helps enrich the understanding of songs.

### Is Genius free to use?

The app is free to download and use, supported by advertisements. There are no in-app purchases mentioned, suggesting the core functionality is accessible without payment.

### What kind of information is available besides lyrics?

Beyond lyrics, the app offers music videos, interviews with artists, and verified content from artists and producers. You can also explore detailed annotations that provide context and meaning behind song lyrics.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.14.0 — 2026-08-18

Thank you for using Genius! We've been hard at work making the app better for you.
Here's what's new:
- Integrated Liquid Glass styles for iOS 26 and beyond including redesigned navigation, search, buttons, menus, and more. Larger touch targets improve usability without disrupting the app's existing layout.
- Improved rendering for some text & backgrounds when switching between light and dark mode.
- Fixed bug preventing article sharing.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when arriving to the app from a deeplink.
- Fixed a rare crash that occurred while browsing for some users.

### 7.13.1 — 2026-06-15

Thank you for using Genius! We've been hard at work making the app better for you.
Here's what's new:
- Various bug fixes and improvements

### 7.13.0 — 2026-06-09

Thank you for using Genius! We've been hard at work making the app better for you.
Here's what's new:
- Various bug fixes and improvements

### 7.12.3 — 2026-05-20

Thank you for using Genius! We've been hard at work making the app better for you.
Here's what's new:
- Various bug fixes and improvements

### 7.12.2 — 2026-05-14

Thank you for using Genius! We've been hard at work making the app better for you.
Here's what's new:
- Various bug fixes and improvements

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