# Music Finder - Recognize Songs — Online Song Recognition

> Free app to identify music playing in real-time. (iPhone/iPad app by Javier Hernandez Torres.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-finder-recognize-songs/id1502844689 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Javier Hernandez Torres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358291254)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 650 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-03-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-finder-recognize-songs/id1502844689/reviews.md

## What is Music Finder?

Find for free the music that you are listening with your phone thanks to this application. With this free app you will get a suggestion of what song are you listening.

It's a lightweight music recognition application. Tap the icon and the app will reveal you what is the song is now playing.

Simply press the button and the application will start recognize what the music is sounding and will detect that song. Totally useful when your are on a bar, pub or disco and you don't know what is the song you are listening.

It requires an Internet connection to online search all the music and microphone permission for the recognition (please, don't forget to grant the mic permission, or the app will not work!).

Then, you can listen recognized music directly on YouTube and Apple Music!

You can remove all the ads with a single in app purchase.

## Key features

- Real-time music recognition
- Identify songs playing nearby
- Listen on YouTube
- Listen on Apple Music
- Lightweight application

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.49 | one-time |


## What do users think of Music Finder?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Finds music quickly
- 👍 Works well in most cases
- 🚀 Accurate song identification
- 👍 Convenient and helpful
- 🚀 Beats Shazam and SoundHound

**Cons**

- 🐛 Doesn't work for some songs
- 🐛 Misidentifies songs
- 🐛 Doesn't work with background noise
- 🐛 Frequent issues and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Constant errors and can't find songs
- Doesn't work without internet
- Storage full error even after clearing storage
- Ads disrupt the experience

**Most requested features**

- Ability to identify songs in videos
- Support for international/religious music

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-finder-recognize-songs/id1502844689/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Geht nicht mehr

*2026-07-21*

Warum funktioniert die App seit Monaten nicht mehr?! Vorher volle Punktzahl, aktuell nicht einen Stern wert (leider).

### 5/5 — Not happy

*2026-07-10*

I’m trying to tap on the headphone thing to find the music but it’s not working it’s right after I updated it

### 5/5 — Please make update

*2026-07-02*

Make update because I’m trying to press button but it’s not works

### 5/5 — Need help please

*2026-06-26*

Please help me restore this app. I have followed all the prompts for app support without results. 
I deleted the app and reinstalled it, without results. I have used this app for several years and love efficiency and knowledge. 
Help is appreciated.
6/26, unable to get free app to work, even after purchasing ad free. Please advise.

### 3/5 — App is broken.

*2026-06-16*

App has worked wonderfully for the years but now it doesn’t work anymore. When I tap on the button to record the music, it doesn’t do anything.

### 5/5 — Super useful

*2025-08-30*

Thx

### 5/5 — Vigil

*2025-08-07, version 2.0.2*

1991

### 4/5 — This app is ok

*2025-08-07, version 2.0.2*

Finds music

### 4/5 — Works Good in Most Cases

*2025-01-11*

This app almost always determines exactly the song you’re listening to. The only drawback is if there’s a background noise or talking, then it will likely miss.

### 2/5 — This is kind of useless

*2024-12-30, version 2.0.2*

The first few months i had this app it was working perfectly fine...but now it just stopped working

## Frequently asked questions about Music Finder

### What does this app do?

This application helps you identify music that is currently playing around you. It's designed to be a lightweight tool that quickly reveals the name of the song and artist you are listening to.

### How do I use the app to find a song?

To use the app, simply tap the icon. The application will then start recognizing the music that is sounding and detect the song. You will receive a suggestion of what song you are listening to.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the core functionality of finding music is free. However, you can remove all advertisements by making a single in-app purchase.

### What permissions does the app need?

The app requires an Internet connection to perform online music searches. It also needs microphone permission to recognize the audio. Please ensure you grant the mic permission for the app to function correctly.

### Where can I listen to the recognized music?

Once a song is recognized, you can listen to it directly on YouTube and Apple Music. This allows you to easily find and enjoy the music you've identified.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2026-05-28

Replaced native ad with collapsible banner

### 2.0.2 — 2024-12-19

- Added spanish + portuguese language
- Limit history size to 100 songs

### 2.0.1 — 2024-12-18

Using ShazamKit instead of ACRCloud to recognize songs

### 1.3.0 — 2023-12-13

Consent form for ads

### 1.2.1 — 2023-10-02

Remove sample data from home screen

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| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Shazam: Find Music & Concerts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shazam-find-music-and-concerts/id284993459) | 4.9 (8,785,362) | Free | Music |
| [UnitedMasters: Release Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unitedmasters-release-music/id1442118788) | 4.8 (32,379) | Free | Music |
| [Spotify: Music and Podcasts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotify-music-and-podcasts/id324684580) | 4.8 (41,622,901) | Free | Music |
| [SoundCloud: The Music You Love](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundcloud-the-music-you-love/id336353151) | 4.8 (1,972,922) | Free | Music |
| [Music Identifier ‣ Find Song](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-identifier-find-song/id1574518061) | 4.5 (6,631) | Free | Music |
| [SoundHound - Music Discovery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundhound-music-discovery/id355554941) | 4.8 (180,743) | Free | Music |

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