Best Artist Identifier Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our artist identifier list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Artist Identifier Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shazam: Find Music & ConcertsShazam: Find Music & ConcertsFree4.9★ (8.8M)NoNoOct 2026
2Art Scan: Painting IdentifierArt Scan: Painting IdentifierFree4.0★ (38)NoYesSep 2026
3Art IdentifierArt IdentifierFree4.8★ (96)NoYesOct 2026
4SoundHound - Music DiscoverySoundHound - Music DiscoveryFree4.8★ (181K)YesYesOct 2026
5Art Identifier: AI Art ScanArt Identifier: AI Art ScanFree—NoYesOct 2026
6Artwork & Paintings IdentifierArtwork & Paintings IdentifierFree3.4★ (5)NoYesSep 2026
7AI Art IdentifierAI Art IdentifierFree—NoYesJul 2026
8Song Identifier: Music FinderSong Identifier: Music FinderFree4.0★ (46)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Artist Identifier

4.9😊(8.8M 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
Art Scan: Painting Identifier#2

Art Scan: Painting Identifier by Abdullah YILMAZ

Artwork Identifier & Appraisal
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.1(51 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Instantly identify paintings from a photo, receiving details like title, artist, style, and price insights. This AI-powered tool also offers an "Original-or-Fake" screening and helps you discover similar artworks. Save your findings and organize your collection.

Art Identifier#3

Art Identifier by Kawaii

Identify Artist, Learn History
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.8(96 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Instantly identify paintings, sculptures, and artworks using your camera or photos. Learn about the artist, art movement, and historical significance of any piece. Save your discoveries and explore art from around the world.

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FAQ about Artist Identifier

What are the best artist identifier apps for iPhone?
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts tops our artist identifier apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 8.8M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top artist identifier apps we rank are free to download, including Shazam: Find Music & Concerts and Art Scan: Painting Identifier.
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 250+ artist identifier apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.