SongCatcher
Every song, where you heard it
About
Identify songs playing around you with a single tap. This app continuously listens to capture multiple tracks in a session, noting the location and time of each discovery. Access lyrics, translations, and jump directly to Apple Music to play the full song.
What's New in SongCatcher
1.17
October 6, 2026
SongCatcher now listens at live shows. • At a concert or festival it listens for the melody and offers its best guess as a "maybe". You decide: "That's it" or "No". Nothing is added unless you say so. • Tell it who's playing, and that artist's songs are caught without asking. • A session keeps going for as long as the show does. • Events show up to four of their covers, and an event filed as Home is named in full, like "Wednesday evening at home in Redmond".
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FAQ
How does SongCatcher identify songs?
SongCatcher uses ShazamKit for instant song recognition, with a secondary engine as backup to ensure more songs are caught. It listens to the audio around you and matches it against a vast music database.
Can SongCatcher identify multiple songs in a row?
Yes, SongCatcher is designed to catch a whole night of music. You can leave it running to identify song after song, building a timeline of your listening experience.
Does SongCatcher require an account to use?
No, SongCatcher does not require an account or sign-up. You can open it and start catching songs immediately. Your history is saved locally on your device.
What information is saved with each song catch?
Each song catch is saved with the place and the moment it was identified. This creates a historical map of your music discoveries, reading like a diary of where you heard music.
Can I view lyrics for the songs I identify?
Yes, SongCatcher provides lyrics for identified songs, including translations into English for songs in other languages. You can read along as the music plays.
How does SongCatcher compare to other music identification apps?
SongCatcher offers continuous catching, location-based history, and integrated lyrics with translations, differentiating it from apps that only identify a single song at a time. It also emphasizes privacy with no account required.
Is SongCatcher available on Android devices?
Based on the provided data, SongCatcher is currently only supported on iPhone devices. It is not available for Android.
How often is SongCatcher updated?
SongCatcher was last updated on July 30, 2026, with version 1.7. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development and maintenance by the developer.
