Best Free Song Identifier Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best free song identifier apps on iPhone average 4.7★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Free Song Identifier Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shazam: Find Music & ConcertsShazam: Find Music & ConcertsFree4.9★ (8.9M)NoNoNov 2026
2Identify SongIdentify SongFree4.6★ (8.3K)YesNoNov 2026
3SoundHound - Music DiscoverySoundHound - Music DiscoveryFree4.8★ (181K)YesYesNov 2026
4Music Identifier ‣ Find SongMusic Identifier ‣ Find SongFree4.5★ (7.1K)YesYesNov 2026
5Genius: Song Lyrics FinderGenius: Song Lyrics FinderFree4.7★ (78K)YesNoNov 2026
6Music Recognition- Song FinderMusic Recognition- Song FinderFree4.6★ (8.3K)YesYesNov 2026
7Music Identifier: Song FinderMusic Identifier: Song FinderFree4.2★ (105)NoYesOct 2026
8SongFetch: Song IdentifierSongFetch: Song IdentifierFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Free Song Identifier

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts#1

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts by Apple Inc.

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
Identify Song#2

Identify Song by UniCom Technology

Number #1 finder song & singer
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.6😊(8.3K ratings)
FreeAds
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Instantly identify music playing around you. Discover song titles, artists, and lyrics, and save your discoveries to a personal history. Connect to streaming services to build playlists and explore new music.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate song identification
  • 👍 Provides song title, artist, year, and lyrics
  • 🤩 Works better than Shazam
  • 👍 Easy and fun to use
  • 🚀 Instant results

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't always identify songs, especially classical or foreign language songs
  • 🐛 Occasional issues with the app freezing or not responding
  • 🔍 Limited information (no album details, composer info, etc.)
  • 🔍 Favorite button not working for some users
  • 🔋 Drains battery on Apple Watch
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 Free Song Identifier

What are the best free song identifier apps for iPhone?
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts tops our free song identifier apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 8.9M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
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+ free song identifier apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.