Best App To Find Songs

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 247+ app to find songs on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top App To Find Songs (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shazam: Find Music & ConcertsShazam: Find Music & ConcertsFree4.9★ (8.9M)NoNoNov 2026
2Music Recognition- Song FinderMusic Recognition- Song FinderFree4.6★ (8.3K)YesYesNov 2026
3SoundHound - Music DiscoverySoundHound - Music DiscoveryFree4.8★ (181K)YesYesNov 2026
4Genius: Song Lyrics FinderGenius: Song Lyrics FinderFree4.7★ (78K)YesNoNov 2026
5Identify SongIdentify SongFree4.6★ (8.3K)YesNoNov 2026
6SoundHound∞ - Music DiscoverySoundHound∞ - Music Discovery$6.994.9★ (12K)YesNoNov 2026
7Song Finder : Music IdentifierSong Finder : Music IdentifierFree4.6★ (5.7K)YesYesNov 2026
8SingSeek – Hum to Find SongsSingSeek – Hum to Find SongsFree—NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for App To Find Songs

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts#1

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts by Apple

Identify Songs, Live Shows
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.9😊(8.9M ratings)
Free
#6in Music
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Instantly identify music playing around you or in other apps. Discover nearby concerts, lyrics, and videos. Access your music history and get personalized recommendations.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Instant song identification
  • 📚 Extensive music library
  • 🎶 Seamless integration with music apps
  • 🔍 Helpful for discovering new music
  • 💾 Saves song history

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, fails to identify songs
  • 🔇 Struggles with non-mainstream/classical music
  • 🔒 Sync issues with Apple Music
  • 📤 Offline Shazams not saved
  • 💰 Pushes paid subscriptions
Music Recognition- Song Finder#2

Music Recognition- Song Finder by 英杰 李

Identify Songs - Music Finder
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.6😞(8.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#59in Music
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Instantly identify songs playing around you or even when you hum a tune. Discover song titles, artists, and listen to previews on streaming services. Save your discoveries and create personalized playlists.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Good app
  • 🎶 Able to identify songs

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🚫 False advertising about free song identification
  • 🙅‍♀️ App does not work as expected
  • 💸 Expensive subscription compared to value
SoundHound - Music Discovery#3

SoundHound - Music Discovery by SoundHound, Inc.

Find & play songs with lyrics
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😐(181K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Instantly identify songs playing around you with a tap or voice command. Discover new music, view lyrics in real-time, and build playlists by connecting to your favorite music streaming services.

What We Love

  • 🎉 Excellent song identification
  • 📚 Provides song details and lyrics
  • 🎵 Works well for a variety of music genres
  • 🤖 Accurate even with humming/singing
  • 💾 Saves search history

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, often fails to identify songs
  • 🔍 Limited database, struggles with obscure/niche music
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and paywalls
  • 🔌 Drains battery life
  • 🤯 Confusing UI changes and removed features

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FAQ about App To Find Songs

What is the best app to find songs for iPhone?
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts tops our app to find songs ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 8.9M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top app to find songs we rank are free to download, including Shazam: Find Music & Concerts and Music Recognition- Song Finder.
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ app to find songs on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.