# Music Identifier vs Sonr

The clearest difference is rating: Music Identifier at 4.6 against Sonr's 1.0. Music Identifier also leads on ratings volume (79 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Sonr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Music Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sonr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Music Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Identifier has 79 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Music Identifier ships an update every 12 months, Sonr every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Identifier | Sonr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-identifier/id6461866428/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonr/id6786464405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) | [Cour software LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781964766) |

## What reviewers say

### Music Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-identifier/id6461866428)

Instantly identify songs playing around you with a single tap. Explore discovered music on your favorite platforms, track your listening history, and gain insights into your musical preferences with personalized statistics. Elevate your music discovery experience.

**Highlights:** Instant song recognition, Integration with music platforms, History log of identified songs, Personalized music statistics, Discover song title and artist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### Sonr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonr/id6786464405)

This app helps you discover and save music you hear in real life, building a personal library and taste profile. It allows you to rediscover songs that match your preferences and explore similar tracks from the same era.

**Highlights:** Music recognition, Saved song library, Taste profile builder, Similar song recommendations, Favorite artist insights, Apple Music integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Identifier free?

Music Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sonr free?

Sonr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Music Identifier or Sonr?

Music Identifier is rated higher. Music Identifier averages 4.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Sonr averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Music Identifier or Sonr have ads?

Music Identifier shows ads; Sonr does not.

### Which is updated more often, Music Identifier or Sonr?

Music Identifier ships an update every 12 months, and Sonr every 5 weeks. Most recently, Music Identifier was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sonr on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*