# Smores - Discover New Music — Discover new music faster

> Music discovery app using song snippets and Spotify integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Ruber.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smores-discover-new-music/id1626768775 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alex Ruber](https://appshunter.io/developer/985841714)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 252 App Store ratings · 63 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-08-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smores-discover-new-music/id1626768775/reviews.md

## What is Smores?

“Smores is a TikTok-meets-Tinder-like feed using your Spotify account. The first song was definitely something I would listen to, then the app automatically moved on to a song that I would absolutely eat up.” –Gizmodo

Smores delivers the best parts of a song to help you find your next favorite song faster!

Spotify Recommendations, TikTok songs, DJ sets, AUX road trips with friends or the classic, “Wow, what is that groovy song that’s playing in the cafe right now?” Often, we can easily tell whether we like a song by listening to just a short snippet of it. Smores does just that. 

Smores predicts, learns and delivers the sweetest 5-60 second snippet of a song to you in an easy to consume TikTok like interface. Save those sweet finds to Spotify and go down the rabbit hole with easy controls in the app!

As you continue listening, Smores creates an endless music discovery feed that continually evolves with your current music tastes. As time goes on, Smores will introduce you with a variety of new songs to help sweeten up your playlists!

With Smores you can stay on top of the latest trend, discover new and rising underground artists, and discover new sounds from the world of rock, pop, indie, alternative, rap, edm and much more. 

Features: 

Get a personalized music discovery feed, for any moment: 
• Discover your next favorite song in seconds. Select your favorite snippet size (5-60 seconds), and let it autoplay for easy discovering
• Add and remove to multiple playlists with a single tap
• Move around a song easily – one tap to quickly preview popular sections of a song
• Easily share songs with friends
• Never get recommended the same song ever again


Control your recommendations with powerful tools: 
• Create amazing DJ sets with the BPM Filter and Key Filter
• Years Published Filter 
• Discover new, trending and rising indie artists before the go viral with the follower count filter 
• Explore your top hyper-specific genres of the month 
• Filter on over 5000+ unique genres  

S'mores is the ultimate light-weight music discovery interface for Spotify

Follow us: 
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MewDrxP4jX

Twitter: https://twitter.com/smoresmusicapp

Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smoresmusicapp?lang=en

Problems and/or Feedback?
Email us at: smoresmusicapp@gmail.com

Press:
Techcrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/19/smores-is-a-music-discovery-app-with-a-tiktok-like-feed/

Gizmodo: https://gizmodo.com/smores-app-music-streaming-spotify-1850006085

Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/4e5b3db9-0927-4395-8d02-4d1fe077f0d1

EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Made with love in SF by Andrei Patru and Alex Ruber

## Key features

- Personalized music discovery feed
- Adjustable song snippet length
- Save songs to Spotify playlists
- DJ set creation with filters
- Discover trending and underground artists
- Filter by genre, year, and BPM

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smores Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Smores?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎵 Excellent music discovery algorithm
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- ⚡ Quick and easy song browsing
- 🎯 Accurate personalized recommendations
- 🔗 Seamless Spotify integration
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 💰 Free core functionality available
- 🎧 Preview snippets before adding songs
- 📱 Simple and minimal UI design
- 🎼 Genre-based filtering options

**Cons**

- 🐛 Audio playback issues and glitches
- 🔒 Requires extensive Spotify permissions
- 💳 Limited features behind paywall
- 🔄 Repeats same song recommendations
- ⚠️ App crashes and freezes
- 🔌 High battery consumption on some devices
- 📊 Inconsistent playlist syncing
- 🚫 Spotify-only compatibility
- ⏱️ Slow app startup times
- 🔐 Concerns about data privacy permissions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Audio playback fails or plays wrong song
- App freezes when playing songs
- Login screen resets when app is minimized
- Genre scroll bar doesn't work properly
- Songs don't load until app is restarted
- Failed to add song to playlist errors
- Multiple unwanted playlists created automatically
- App stuck on loading screen
- Previous song continues playing over current song
- Device name changed with strange characters after login
- Heart button doesn't add to Spotify liked songs
- App suggests already-liked songs repeatedly
- Song selection doesn't match what actually plays

**Most requested features**

- Apple Music and YouTube Music integration
- Full song playback instead of snippets
- Offline listening capability
- Dislike/exclude button for better algorithm
- Artist search functionality
- Ability to exclude specific artists from suggestions
- Similar songs feature based on playlists and artists
- Lyrics display within app
- Rewind/keep playing button for songs
- Cross-fade between song suggestions
- Option to add songs to bottom of playlist
- Improved genre browsing with categories
- Recently played playlist sorting
- Social features and public playlist sharing
- Full song playback from start option
- Better profile customization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 63)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smores-discover-new-music/id1626768775/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Unusable now

*2024-12-18, version 1.36*

I originally downloaded this app in 2023 and was able to use it pretty well for about a month before the “free trial” ran out. Suddenly I could no longer go through specific genres of music, only the top ten from my Spotify during the past month. I could also no longer edit by era or year. (ex. 2000s, 1950s, 1970s, etc) These features are what drew me to the app but now all I can do is scroll on the auto-generated for you page or go through my top ten genres. This is supposed to be music discovery, not limiting me to genres I already heavily focus on listening to. Maybe this is unreasonable but I feel like there’s no reason to pay a subscription for these basic features.

### 1/5 — I can’t add songs

*2024-12-07, version 1.36*

Great app if I could figure out how to use it for some reason when I press the heart it just says failed to add song to playlist and it gives me no other options to add my songs to Spotify. I really hope in the future this works cuz I love finding new music and there’s not a lot of apps like this out there.

### 3/5 — Good app, but has many flaws

*2024-08-21, version 1.36*

The app has a very good concept and model, however there’s a lot of inconveniences such as the genre search.
 
   First off, the app created 3 different playlists on my Spotify to save songs I liked on the app which is cool but the feature didn’t work unless I went back to delete the two other playlists it created. The app will also sometimes glitch out when I try to play a song and freeze my screen. Sometimes I can continue scrolling without listening to that particular song but most times I have to quit the app. 
   Secondly, there’s literally a thousand genres for each letter on the genre search and it’s very easy to get lost and confused when trying to find a new genre. 
   Thirdly, this isn’t much of a flaw, but it recommends a lot of songs I already listen to. I’ll end up scrolling for a bit because songs that are already added to my playlists keep popping up. Just one of the little things to consider to make this app better.

I feel like once this app gets fixed it’ll be much more practical for music lovers.  This is a really cool app that has a lot of potential.

### 5/5 — Awesome!!

*2024-08-18, version 1.36*

I don’t write reviews much but this app deserves one. I’ve always wanted to try and find new music but I never wanted to search through long playlists or anything, so this is a great and quick way to find new music. I’ve already found a couple songs so I’m excited to see if I can find some more. This was a great idea for an app and I can’t believe I never thought to search on the app store app store for an app like this until now 😭

### 5/5 — It would be great for offline listening.

*2024-04-19, version 1.36*

I would really appreciate it. 😊

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-04-09, version 1.36*

Love the app and have found a lot of great songs! I do wish there was an option to listen to full songs rather than just snippets.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2024-03-06, version 1.36*

I’ve been looking for an app that does this for a while now and finally found it. It has a few bugs but overall it’s amazing. Thanks!

### 4/5 — Great idea, slow to start up

*2024-03-05, version 1.36*

Title

### 4/5 — Could be perfect

*2024-01-23, version 1.36*

This app is great, however it could be even BETTER. There is a bug in the app that is a bit frustrating and it causes the previous song to keep playing over the current one you try to play and sometimes even causing the current song not to play at all. But the function and foundation you have built could be promising, it just needs some revamping and care. This could be bigger than recz

### 5/5 — Fix some issues and continue being great

*2024-01-04, version 1.36*

Issues to address: 

-Some songs refuse to play on the app

-Include the ability to listen to similar songs based on our playlists, specific songs, and specific artists. (This should be accessible through the search bar or a separate tab within the app)

-Have the Smores Finds playlist be one of those playlists

## Frequently asked questions about Smores

### What does Smores do?

Smores is a music discovery application that presents users with short snippets of songs, similar to a TikTok-like feed. It uses your Spotify account to learn your music tastes and deliver personalized recommendations, helping you find new favorite songs quickly.

### How does Smores help me discover music?

The app plays 5-60 second snippets of songs, allowing you to quickly decide if you like them. It learns from your preferences and creates an evolving, endless feed of new music tailored to your tastes. You can also use powerful filters like BPM, Key, and Years Published to refine your search.

### Is Smores free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering a core music discovery experience. It also includes in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or customization options for users who want to enhance their experience.

### What platforms is Smores compatible with?

Smores is designed for mobile devices and integrates with Spotify. While the description doesn't explicitly state iOS or Android, it's typical for such apps to be available on both major mobile operating systems.

### Can I save songs I discover on Smores?

Yes, you can easily save songs you discover on Smores directly to your Spotify playlists with a single tap. This allows you to build new playlists or add to existing ones without leaving the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.36 — 2023-08-24

- Background playback

### 1.35 — 2023-06-27

- Quick Tap Section Skipper for even faster previewing 
- UI Update

### 1.34 — 2023-06-10

- Updated UI 
- Recommended hashtags

### 1.33 — 2023-05-18

- Share song clip videos anywhere
- Join the private Discord community 
- UI update

### 1.32 — 2023-05-06

- UI Update

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