# HitReview > Music discovery app for Apple Music catalog hits, past and present. (iPhone/iPad app by Anthony Byrne.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitreview/id736841929 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Anthony Byrne](https://appshunter.io/developer/578146626) - Category: Music, Music, Entertainment - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 4.25/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 17 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2014-12-05 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitreview/id736841929/reviews.md ## What is HitReview? HitReview is your guide for discovering songs, albums, and playlists from the Apple Music Catalog, whether you are looking for hit songs from past decades or current hits from any genre. ---------- Features: >> Past Hits HitReview provides charts of the top hit songs in the U.S. from the last 60+ years, from the 1950s to the present. HitReview also suggests Apple Music playlists for the decade or year you select. Songs and albums can be easily played and added to your Apple Music Library. Find those songs you loved from long ago with ease. >> Current Hits HitReview provides current Apple Music song and album charts for all genres. Browse any song or album chart to listen to items from the Apple Music Catalog as well as add items to your own library. >> User Playlists Any song or album can be added to any playlists you have created in your Apple Music library. HitReview can even create new playlists for you with ease. >> Artist Search Search HitReview’s extensive chart library for any artist by name. Select an artist to see all their hit songs, arranged by year and rank on the charts. >> Song Search Type any portion of a song title to search from all the HitReview charts. Great for when you can’t quite remember a song title. >> Sharing Share your musical discoveries with friends by text, email, Facebook, Twitter, and more. Let HitReview be your guide to rediscovering all those hit songs you once loved! ---------- Requirements: • Searching for titles from the Apple Music Catalog requires Internet access. 
• HitReview is available in many countries. The selection of music in the Apple Music Catalog may vary by country.
 • Full access to the Apple Music Catalog requires a valid Apple Music membership. • Users without a valid Apple Music membership can only play short song previews.
 • Items can only be played from the Apple Music Catalog for the country in which you have an account. 
• HitReview is compatible with the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch and requires iOS 11.0 or later. ## Key features - Discover past and current hit songs - Browse album and song charts by genre - Create and manage Apple Music playlists - Search for artists and songs - Share musical discoveries ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitreview/id736841929/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great Resource *2019-08-31, version 2.0* Great app to research songs for the birthday playlists I make for family and friends. Well designed and lots of fun. ### 5/5 — Hit review *2015-09-28, version 1.2* This app is very helpful in finding everything you want & when it happened in your life! Great idea! ### 5/5 — This is awesome! *2015-01-11, version 1.1* So fun to see the songs of the year! ### 5/5 — HitReview *2014-12-11, version 1.0.1* This app is so cool and so much fun. I LOVE it! ## Frequently asked questions about HitReview ### What is HitReview? HitReview is a music discovery application that helps you find hit songs, albums, and playlists from the Apple Music Catalog. It allows you to explore music from past decades and current hits across all genres. ### Does HitReview require an Apple Music membership? Yes, full access to the Apple Music Catalog requires a valid Apple Music membership. Users without a membership can only play short song previews. ### What devices is HitReview compatible with? HitReview is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices and requires iOS 11.0 or later. ### How often is HitReview updated? The latest version of HitReview is 2.2, and it was last updated on September 10, 2021. ### Can I create my own playlists with HitReview? Yes, you can add any song or album to playlists you have created in your Apple Music library. HitReview can also assist in creating new playlists for you. ### What is the age rating for HitReview? HitReview has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### How does HitReview handle music availability by country? The selection of music in the Apple Music Catalog may vary by country. Items can only be played from the Apple Music Catalog for the country in which you have an account. ### What is the price of HitReview? HitReview is a paid application priced at $0.99. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2 — 2021-09-10 This update contains minor fixes and preparation for future system updates. ### 2.1.1 — 2020-02-14 This version addresses display issues related to dark mode. We are disabling dark mode in the app until it can be properly supported in a future update. ### 2.1 — 2020-02-10 Added 2019 songs. ### 2.0 — 2019-08-04 HitReview 2.0 introduces full integration with the Apple Music Catalog. Apple Music subscribers can now enjoy all the search capabilities of HitReview with full access to all your music. - Listen to complete songs, albums, and playlists from the Apple Music Catalog. - Add any items from the Apple Music Catalog to your personal library. - Create new playlists and add any items from the Apple Music Catalog to your playlists. - Users who do not yet have an Apple Music subscription can still listen to song previews as before. But why not try out your free Apple Music trial and see what your are missing? ### 1.9 — 2019-01-28 Updates in HitReview 1.9: - Added 2018 songs. ## Apps similar to HitReview | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Music Rover - Discover Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-rover-discover-player/id1644883513) | 4.6 (7) | Free | Music | | [Kube Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kube-player/id1618989588) | — | Free | Music | | [MusicReader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicreader/id1462173924) | 4.5 (8) | Free | Music | | [Hitsurfr](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitsurfr/id1621904744) | 4.3 (3) | Free | Music | | [D-o-S Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-o-s-radio/id1575775105) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Music | | [cadenza - public playlists](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadenza-public-playlists/id6451266370) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Anthony Byrne - [RealTunes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realtunes/id578146623) - [RealGuide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realguide/id583432705) All apps by Anthony Byrne: https://appshunter.io/developer/578146626 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*