# MusicSmart - Liner Notes — Song Credits & Music Knowledge

> App provides detailed music credits and liner notes for songs. (iPhone/iPad app by Loop Apps LTDA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicsmart-liner-notes/id1512195368 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Loop Apps LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352747115)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 273 App Store ratings · 116 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-05-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicsmart-liner-notes/id1512195368/reviews.md

## What is MusicSmart?

Ever wonder who wrote that song? MusicSmart reveals every credit instantly. It’s like IMDb for music. Critically acclaimed by MacStories, 9to5Mac, MacMagazine, and more.

MusicSmart aggregates music knowledge from various sources into a powerful and easy-to-use app. With features such as Smart Sections and Roles/Instruments Insights, you can gain a deeper understanding of the music creation process and the responsibilities of each role.

Navigate the catalog from within the main app or share music from Apple Music or Spotify to read the details about any song. Shazam is also available, so you can access liner notes and learn more about songs playing around you.

Here are some of the credits you can find with MusicSmart:
• High-resolution album covers, booklets, disc art, inlays, and more.
• Description: Information about the recording process, the backstory behind the song, artists, etc.
• Songwriting and Composition: Composer, Arranger, Producer, and more.
• Performance and Recording: Vocals, Performer, Programmer, Engineers, Editor, and more.
• Marketing and Distribution: A&R, Publishers, Distributors, and more.
• Business: Labels, Copyright, and more.
• Visuals: Director, Cinematographer, Designer, Visualizer, and more.
• Locations: Recorded At, Mixed At, Mastered At, and more.
• Instruments: Drums, Shakers, Strings, Guitars, Keyboards, and more.

Download MusicSmart today for free to unlock a wealth of knowledge about your favorite music, all in one convenient location!

Note: No Apple Music or Spotify subscription is required to use MusicSmart. MusicSmart relies on multiple online sources and databases to find liner notes and credits. The number of details available may vary for each song.

Privacy Policy: https://marcosatanaka.com/privacy/music-smart.html
Terms of Use: https://marcosatanaka.com/terms/music-smart.html

## Key features

- Instant music credit discovery
- Detailed songwriting and composition info
- Performance and recording credits
- Marketing, distribution, and business details
- Visual and location credits
- Instrument breakdowns
- Integration with Apple Music, Spotify, and Shazam

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MusicSmart Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| MusicSmart Premium | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MusicSmart Premium (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of MusicSmart?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app for music credits lovers
- 👍 Fantastic background information
- 👍 Excellent depth of detail
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Essential for Apple Music users

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent information quality
- 🐛 Limited data for classical/jazz albums
- 🐛 Doesn't work with iTunes purchases
- 🐛 Crashes when switching tabs
- 🐛 Lacks search and sorting features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Continuous crashes on certain devices
- Incorrect release dates shown
- Fails to recognize many albums in library

**Most requested features**

- Integrate with YouTube Music
- Add lyrics/Genius integration
- Improve formatting for a more aesthetic look
- Allow access to liner notes without adding to library
- Provide musician credits for each track

## Recent user reviews (10 of 116)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicsmart-liner-notes/id1512195368/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Elvisfan 57

*2026-08-05*

Enjoying this app immensely, only came across it accidentally but very glad I did and bought a year’s membership definitely worth it and will replace it with a full membership when it’s done . I have bought so much music digitally and it’s great to find the history behind the music and the singer, can’t recommend it enough if you’re a music fan. Nice one developers.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words and for supporting MusicSmart!

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2026-07-09, version 2.3.2*

If you're a music enthusiast like me, and like getting deep into how your favourite bands created your favourite albums, this is definitely the app for you.

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2026-05-19, version 2.2.8*

If you're a music enthusiast like me, and like getting deep into how your favourite bands created your favourite albums, this is definitely the app for you.

### 5/5 — Essencial

*2026-05-11*

Tão bom ver todos os detalhes da música em um único app fácil de usar.

**Developer response:** Agradeço demais pela avaliação! Fico feliz em saber que o app está sendo útil.

### 1/5 — Ne fait pas du tout ce qu’on lui demande

*2025-08-12*

L’application ne trouve que des informations vagues et partielles, et ne fait pas ce qu’on lui demande : trouver la liste des musiciens qui jouent sur chaque titre. Nul!

**Developer response:** Pour consulter les crédits d’un morceau spécifique, vous devez accéder au morceau.

### 3/5 — OK

*2025-08-07, version 2.1.6*

No producer or personnel information for albums that I’m looking for. Information seems incomplete.

### 5/5 — Music Credits

*2025-05-28, version 2.1.4*

Best app for music credit lovers!

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2025-02-26, version 2.1.4*

I was hoping, particularly as my older iPhone is not upgradable to iOS 18, that MusicSmart would give easy access to lists of sidemen, etc. I paid for a month’s access to check out its full capability, and found that, at least within the jazz listings, that very few of them have anything remotely close to a full listing of personnel, which is surprising, because the company says that it uses Discogs as one of its sources, and all of that info is listed there.

### 1/5 — Big promises, mediocre delivery

*2025-02-13, version 2.1.4*

Checked a few classical albums: worthless.

Checked some pop musicians. Not quite so bad, but far from useful

Probably why they don’t offer a 3-day trial. I wouldn’t have wasted $1.99 to discover the obvious.

Just checked Discogs. FAR better…and free.

### 1/5 — Just Apple & Spotify?

*2025-02-09, version 2.1.4*

Why are Apple Music and Spotify the only streaming services that can connect to MusicSmart? I have had this app for many years and have never really used it. When I downloaded it I was using Spotify so ut has a record (pardon the pun) of what I had in my library there. I then switched to Apple Music when they first started up (2014?). I was with Apple for a very long time. Long enough to discover that they had a cap on the number of songs you could have in your library (that number is 100,000 btw). Well, I hit 100k relatively quickly (about 2 years). I hobbled along, deleting old stuff to make way for new stuff for a couple more years until I finally had had enough. I quit Apple and switched to YouTube Music. I have been very happy them. Until something like this happens, and it happens more than I would like! So do you have a way I can connect your app to YTM? I would really appreciate it!

## Frequently asked questions about MusicSmart

### What does MusicSmart do?

MusicSmart instantly reveals detailed credits for any song, acting like an IMDb for your music library. It aggregates music knowledge from various sources to provide insights into songwriting, composition, performance, recording, marketing, business, visuals, locations, and instruments involved in a song's creation.

### What kind of credits can I find with MusicSmart?

You can find a wide range of credits including songwriting and composition details (composer, producer), performance and recording information (vocals, performer, engineers), marketing and distribution credits (publishers, labels), business aspects (copyright), visual credits (director, designer), locations where music was recorded, and specific instruments used.

### Is MusicSmart free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It offers a wealth of knowledge about your favorite music at no initial cost. There are in-app purchases available, which may unlock additional features or content.

### Do I need an Apple Music or Spotify subscription to use MusicSmart?

No, an Apple Music or Spotify subscription is not required to use MusicSmart. The app relies on multiple online sources and databases to find liner notes and credits. You can also use Shazam within the app to identify songs playing around you and access their details.

### How does MusicSmart get its information?

MusicSmart aggregates music knowledge from various online sources and databases to find liner notes and credits. The availability of details may vary for each song, as it depends on the information present in these external sources.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.5 — 2026-08-11

• Improved support for viewing credits for albums and songs shared from Spotify.
• Improved support for albums in the local music library, including clearer error messages and an option to search MusicSmart when album details can’t be found automatically.
• Fixed an issue where dates could show the wrong day or appear as “Yesterday” or “Tomorrow” in some time zones.

### 2.3.4 — 2026-07-31

Album Artwork: Added support for browsing high-resolution booklets, back covers, disc designs, inlays, and more across physical and digital album editions.

### 2.3.3 — 2026-07-09

• You can now connect your TIDAL account to quickly view and access albums from your library.

### 2.3.2 — 2026-07-02

Artists, song details, and more are now reliably indexed in Spotlight, making them easier to find and access.

### 2.3.1 — 2026-06-24

• Widgets and Shortcuts now work more reliably and are easier to configure.
• Improved the Shazam result screen with better button spacing.
• Fixed artist profile navigation for songs with multiple artists. Tapping the artist name on a track now shows a clear artist list when more than one artist is credited, so you can choose the right profile.
• Cleaned up minor issues to improve overall stability.

## Apps similar to MusicSmart

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [BandLab – Music Maker & Beats](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandlab-music-maker-and-beats/id968585775) | 4.7 (500,803) | Free | Music |
| [MuseScore－Sheet Music & Chords](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musescoresheet-music-and-chords/id835731296) | 4.6 (77,324) | Free | Music |
| [Cubasis 3 - DAW & Music Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubasis-3-daw-and-music-studio/id1207839273) | 4.6 (3,456) | $49.99 | Music |
| [Voloco: Vocal Recording Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voloco-vocal-recording-studio/id1052970183) | 4.8 (84,499) | Free | Music |
| [Songwriter Pro: Lyric Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songwriter-pro-lyric-studio/id1263691041) | 4.4 (919) | Free | Music |
| [Music Editor: DJ Mixing Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-editor-dj-mixing-studio/id1213313896) | 4.3 (7,437) | Free | Music |

## More apps by Loop Apps LTDA

- [Really Simple Finance](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-simple-finance/id1370859710)
- [MusicHarbor - Track New Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicharbor-track-new-music/id1440405750)
- [Compass - Portfolio Organizer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-portfolio-organizer/id1564794316)
- [Cent - Percentage Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cent-percentage-calculator/id1590545985)
- [Play: Save Videos Watch Later](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-save-videos-watch-later/id1596506190)

All apps by Loop Apps LTDA: https://appshunter.io/developer/1352747115

## Related topics

[loop apps ltda](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/loop-apps-ltda)

---

*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 2026-08-27.*