# MusicWatch

> Tracks new music releases from your favorite artists. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Pepper.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicwatch/id418194060 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Pepper](https://appshunter.io/developer/418194063)
- Category: Reference, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicwatch/id418194060/reviews.md

## What is MusicWatch?

MusicWatch tracks new music releases from your favorite artists, so you don't have to. 

MusicWatch automatically detects the artists already in your library, and finds their latest releases. You can also use the Artists menu to add or remove artists. Then, pull to refresh any time to check for new releases. 

It's simple, and it saves time. 

MusicWatch remembers your list of artists using iCloud,  synchronizing it between your devices and restoring it after fresh installations.

## Key features

- Tracks new music releases
- Detects artists in library
- Manually add/remove artists
- Syncs via iCloud
- Restores artist list

## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicwatch/id418194060/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Used to be good

*2018-09-18, version 2.0.4*

Hasn’t been updated in over 3 years, I even bought the full version but since then the creator has given up on the app because he thinks Spotify does what this does which is factually wrong so don’t waste your time on the app. I found that NuMu does the same thing and still works.

### 2/5 — Not sure if it's user error but it's not working

*2016-12-04, version 2.0.4*

I am getting about 5% of my list getting any info at all. I know of dozens of albums that have come out and not reported to me. What up app?

### 5/5 — Nice

*2015-11-27, version 2.0.4*

I really like it. Especially without the ads. If you wanted to, you could still achieve the same results using Twitter feeds, but this app does so much to clean out all the non-pertinent information.

### 3/5 — Really needs alerts

*2015-05-03, version 2.0.4*

Needs alerts without me reviewing each artist manually.

### 4/5 — Just what I was looking for

*2014-07-12, version 2.0*

I was tired of checking my music collection for new releases. Found this app. Works great. It even found CDs/singles from years ago that I had missed. Great feature is you can preview the songs.

### 4/5 — Very helpful

*2014-06-18, version 2.0*

This is a great app for tracking down new music from your favorite artists. I like to check it once a month or so. One suggestion would be to add a date sort so you can see all the latest albums sorted by date, regardless of the artist. That way you wouldn't have to check each individual artist's latest album. Regardless, great work on this app!

### 5/5 — Great utility for music-lovers, made even better!!!

*2014-06-12, version 2.0*

Worth it!

### 5/5 — I totally love this app! :D

*2013-09-24, version 1.9.1*

I've always wanted to have an app like this!! I'm so lucky I got to find this app :) It works so nice! I love it so much!!!!!

### 1/5 — Doesn't update.

*2013-09-10, version 1.9.1*

I was so stocked. Basically any artist you can find on itunes you will find on this app. I added my entire list and 3 new albums have come out and I have not once been updated in anyway, there's nothing to update you saying "new album" or anything next to the artst. 
I'll still keep the app because as you scroll your watchlist it has a pic of that person's latest album. So I'll check once a month for a new pic next to my artist and hopefully I'll remember all the old ones and can update myself that way.

But this app will not give you an update about new albums, will not have a section for new albums so you can click and see them all, will not have "new album" next to the artist on your list. Just a complete waste unless you try to update by your own memory like I'll be doing because this is the only app like this that I can even find.

### 2/5 — Still has issues.

*2013-06-19, version 1.9*

Tremendous when it has worked. But has rarely worked and with the latest update, I can't even open it. Time to move on.

## Frequently asked questions about MusicWatch

### What does MusicWatch do?

MusicWatch automatically tracks new music releases from your favorite artists. It detects artists already in your music library and finds their latest songs and albums. You can also manually manage your list of followed artists.

### How does the app find new music?

The app scans your existing music library to identify artists you listen to. It then monitors these artists for any new releases. You can also add or remove artists from a dedicated menu to customize your tracking.

### Is MusicWatch free to use?

Yes, MusicWatch is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features for tracking new music releases.

### How does MusicWatch sync my artist list?

The app utilizes iCloud to remember your list of followed artists. This ensures your artist list is synchronized across all your devices and can be restored if you reinstall the app or get a new device.

### Who is MusicWatch for?

This app is designed for music lovers who want to stay informed about the latest releases from their favorite musicians without having to constantly check multiple sources.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.0.4 — 2014-12-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

2.0.2:
• New simplified user interface
• Add multiple publishers at once
• Faster artwork downloading
2.0.4:
• Bugfixes

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## More apps by Alexander Pepper

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All apps by Alexander Pepper: https://appshunter.io/developer/418194063

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