# MusicSearch: Music Database — Discover more songs/artists

> Offline-first music database and discovery app using MusicBrainz. (iPhone/iPad app by David Ly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicsearch-music-database/id6745536099 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Ly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812804104)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicsearch-music-database/id6745536099/reviews.md

## What is MusicSearch?

Features:
- Search MusicBrainz's massive database for any information related to your favorite artist or song
- Offline-first; all data is cached on device after loading each page/tab
- Almost every tab allows you to filter its content instantaneously
- Aliases will be used when filtering to help find things in other languages
- See every page you've visited in the history screen, and quickly get back to them
- Save anything to a collection
- Login using your MusicBrainz account to add to your existing collections
- Scrobbling to ListenBrainz? Enter your username to explore your listens
- Customize the app's appearance with: Light/Dark theme, Material theme based on your wallpaper, or pick a custom color
- Is an artist's discography incomplete? Aliases missing? Other data missing? Contribute it to MusicBrainz: https://musicbrainz.org

See all features here: https://lydavid.github.io/MusicSearch/docs/all_features.html

This is a music database/discovery app, not a music player.
There are external links to various streaming platforms which will open the album/song in their app if it's installed.

The source code for this project can be found at: https://github.com/lydavid/MusicSearch

## Key features

- Search MusicBrainz database
- Offline data caching
- Instant content filtering
- View visit history
- Save to collections
- Contribute to MusicBrainz
- Appearance customization

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicsearch-music-database/id6745536099/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Refresh listens clears history

*2026-05-18*

The app needs local data the count track plays and this operation resets the tally

## Frequently asked questions about MusicSearch

### What is MusicSearch?

MusicSearch is a music database and discovery application that allows you to search for information about artists and songs using the MusicBrainz database. It is designed for offline use, with data cached on your device after loading.

### Can I listen to music with MusicSearch?

No, MusicSearch is not a music player. It provides access to music information and external links to streaming platforms, which will open in their respective apps if installed.

### Does MusicSearch have ads?

No, MusicSearch does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ads.

### How can I contribute to MusicBrainz using MusicSearch?

You can contribute missing artist discographies, aliases, or other data directly to MusicBrainz through the provided link within the app. This helps improve the accuracy and completeness of the database for everyone.

### What platforms is MusicSearch available on?

MusicSearch is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is compatible with iOS operating systems.

### How often is MusicSearch updated?

The latest version of MusicSearch is 1.121.0, and it was last updated on June 11, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### What is the age rating for MusicSearch?

MusicSearch has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The content is generally appropriate for children and adults.

### Can I use my existing MusicBrainz account with MusicSearch?

Yes, you can log in using your MusicBrainz account to add to your existing collections. This allows for seamless integration with your personal music data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.129.5 — 2026-08-08

### Bug Fixes

* move place coordinates under information section so it can be collapsed; click to open in your map app; long click to copy

### 1.129.4 — 2026-08-06

### Bug Fixes

* do not overcount events/genres/releases in Stats

### 1.129.3 — 2026-07-30

### Bug Fixes

* do not fetch a work's recordings again from Relationships tab which doubles the listen count: you will have to refresh a work's Details tab to make the double count go away

### 1.129.2 — 2026-07-26

### Bug Fixes

* change MusicBrainz URLs used for login immediately without requiring restarting app

### 1.129.0 — 2026-07-20

### Features

* show number of listens in artists lists; support sorting by listen count and last listen date ascending/descending
* support sorting series by cached order or name, ascending/descending; default is cached order ascending

## Related topics

[database music](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/database-music) · [find songs playing with music identifier](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/find-songs-playing-with-music-identifier)

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