# Song Announcer — Announce and Play Songs

> Music player that announces song details before playback for local libraries. (iPhone/iPad app by William McGovern.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-announcer/id1458517408 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [William McGovern](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458517407)
- Category: Music, Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-announcer/id1458517408/reviews.md

## What is Song Announcer?

A unique Music Player that announces (speaks) song title, artist name, and album title prior to playing a song.

  Song Announcer is the ideal music player for those who have a large local user library and use a sound dock or use BlueTooth to stream that music to headphones or an older basic auto sound system without an lcd display.

  Have you ever been streaming music with your iPhone docked or in the other room or you are driving; and a song starts playing whose artist or title you can't remember?  Song Announcer is for you!

Song Announcer supports music selection by:
	▪	playlist
	▪	artist
	▪	album
	▪	song
	▪	genre
	▪	composers
	▪	compilation

Configuration options:
	▪	speak Artist name
	▪	speak Album title
	▪	speak Song title
	▪	shuffle songs
	▪	repeat a song
	▪	change voice accent (U.S., British, Australian)
	▪	adjust announcement volume
	▪	announce before song
	▪	announce after song

Support for:
	▪	Bluetooth output
	▪	Phone interruptions

Full Disclosure:
	▪	Local device user music library only (no streaming)
	▪	iPhone support only
	▪	ios 11.x thru 13.x
	▪	No internationalization. English text and voice.
	▪	No ads
	▪	Free LITE version disallows Settings configuration
	▪	In-App purchase to upgrade to PRO version

## Key features

- Announces song title, artist, and album
- Supports local music library playback
- Bluetooth streaming compatible
- Playlist, artist, album, genre selection
- Configurable announcement options
- Voice accent and volume adjustment

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable Settings Functionality | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-announcer/id1458517408/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Worthless

*2024-05-01, version 1.4.0*

You have to select every song, album, or artist you want to play.  Amateur.  Probably a virus launcher.

### 4/5 — Liked it so far, but it has several restrictions

*2021-05-31, version 1.3.0*

Like the fact that it is only $.99 so far.

Like the fact that it has some good settings on it although the voice seems to be the same no matter what.

Dislike they’re not being a readable dark mode.

Really dislike not being able to tag my entire song library simply instead of having to tag each individual song. Maybe I missing a step, but I sure can’t find it.

### 5/5 — MrChing2007

*2020-04-30, version 1.2.0*

Yes

### 1/5 — Great idea but doesn’t work

*2019-11-08*

Doesn’t let you into settings - just crashes. When you go back in the music you added is wiped. Tried half a dozen times, deleted and reinstalled the app, but nothing worked. Shame.

### 5/5 — Superior Software

*2019-05-11, version 1.0*

This Ap fills a much needed gap in accurately announcing your downloaded music. Works smoothly and interfaces seamlessly. Fantastic Ap!!

### 4/5 — Does what it says

*2019-05-11, version 1.0*

Next trending app?  Probably not, but it is just what i was looking for.  
I have a ton of songs on my phone.  I use bluetooth earbuds when I work out.  This saves me from having to pick up my phone to refresh my memory as to who did a song. 
I had to buy the Pro version to have the song title announced, but definitely worth the buck 99.  Besides, the Aussy announcer sounds hot.

## Frequently asked questions about Song Announcer

### What is Song Announcer?

Song Announcer is a music player designed to announce the title, artist, and album of a song before it plays. It is particularly useful for users with large local music libraries who stream via Bluetooth or use sound docks.

### Does Song Announcer support streaming services?

No, Song Announcer exclusively supports local device user music libraries and does not offer integration with streaming services.

### What devices is Song Announcer compatible with?

Song Announcer is designed for iPhone and iPod devices running iOS 11.x through 13.x. It is not available for internationalization and only supports English text and voice.

### Can I customize the voice announcements in Song Announcer?

Yes, you can configure Song Announcer to speak the artist name, album title, and song title. You can also change the voice accent to U.S., British, or Australian, and adjust the announcement volume.

### How does the LITE version of Song Announcer differ from the PRO version?

The free LITE version of Song Announcer allows basic playback but disallows settings configuration. An in-app purchase is required to upgrade to the PRO version, which unlocks all configuration options.

### Does Song Announcer have ads?

No, Song Announcer is ad-free. The application explicitly states 'No ads' in its full disclosure.

### How often is Song Announcer updated?

The latest version of Song Announcer is 1.4.0, which was last updated on February 27, 2022. This indicates a relatively infrequent update cycle.

### What is the user sentiment for Song Announcer?

Song Announcer has an average rating of 4.0 stars from 10 ratings. This suggests generally positive user reception for its core functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2022-02-27

Fix bug where "Reannounce" button disappears after using.
Add Dark Mode support.

### 1.3.0 — 2020-07-06

- Upgrade to Xcode 11.5 for support of IOS 13.5
   - Add Artwork & Song Information to Lock Screen
   - Enhance Song shuffle functionality
   - Add IOS version # and Device Type to SongAnnouncer Support eMail subject line.
   - Lower price from $1.99 to $0.99

### 1.2.0 — 2020-01-01

Support for iOS 13.x
Add option to Announce before the song
Provide more description explanation why User Music Library access is required.

### 1.1.0 — 2019-05-14

- Eliminate Cloud Items and DRM Protected songs from the Media Selection list
- Add Announcer Volume to the Settings Page
- Display an alert when an empty Playlist is selected.

### 1.0 — 2019-05-10

No release notes.

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