205+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Out of 205+ instrument identification apps 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.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 1.0★ (3) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.5★ (218) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 3.9★ (30) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.5★ (6.6K) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.7★ (3.1K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.9★ (109K) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.8★ (1.3K) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.2★ (387) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
This utility app helps you identify musical instruments by analyzing the sounds they produce. It currently supports a range of common instruments like guitar, piano, and trumpet.
This app uses your device's microphone to detect musical notes and their frequencies in real-time. It helps you tune instruments, practice scales, and track your progress with a history feature. Supports a wide range of instruments and clefs.
Instantly identify musical instruments with AI-powered visual recognition. Get estimated market values, rarity, and collector interest levels. Digitize your instrument collection with photos, notes, and purchase details.
Instantly identify songs from audio or video. Discover song details like album art and artist, and quickly access them on Apple Music. Keep a history of all your music discoveries.
Easily tune a variety of musical instruments using your smartphone's microphone. Offers high precision with advanced audio recognition and multiple visual feedback modes. Supports manual tuning and calibration for custom needs.
Easily identify birds by sight or sound using advanced machine learning. Explore birds in your region, track your sightings, and learn about species with photos, sounds, and range maps. This free app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology helps build your birding skills.
Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees by taking a photo. This AI-powered app recognizes over 20,000 species with high accuracy, even offline. It's perfect for nature lovers, gardeners, and families wanting to learn more about the plant world.
This app displays the exact written musical note on a staff as you sing or play. Designed by educators, it helps students visualize the correct pitches for various instruments, eliminating guesswork. It functions as a chromatic tuner and is suitable for classroom use.
Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees using AI. Simply snap a photo or upload an image from your gallery for quick and accurate recognition. Discover new plant species and keep track of your discoveries.
This app provides accurate chromatic tuning for a wide range of musical instruments using your device's microphone. It features a responsive needle meter, pitch pipe, and automatic calibration for precise tuning. An optional full version offers advanced features.
This app offers precise chromatic tuning for a wide range of musical instruments. It features an intuitive interface with a unique note wheel and tone generator, supporting various input modes for accurate tuning.
Instantly identify plants, animals, insects, coins, antiques, and everyday objects using AI-powered image recognition. Get detailed information, care tips, and historical context with just a photo.
Instantly identify thousands of plant species, including trees, flowers, and mushrooms, with high accuracy. Save your discoveries to a personal collection for easy access and learning.
Identify insects using AI-powered photo and sound recognition. Simply take a picture or record a sound to get accurate results in seconds. Explore a database of detailed profiles and learn fascinating facts about different species.
This utility app provides accurate tuning notes for the mandolin, covering the standard G, D, A, and E strings. It's designed to help musicians quickly and easily achieve the correct pitch for their instrument.
Instantly identify birds using photos or sound with advanced AI. Explore a comprehensive encyclopedia, access bird watching guides, and build your personal collection of identified species. Discover fun avian facts and connect with a community of bird lovers.
This AI-powered application detects and alerts you to over 300 different sounds, including human noises, animals, and various items. It offers customizable haptic, sound, and push notifications for immediate awareness. Supports 35 languages and is optimized for newer iPhone models.
This app is a fluidly expressive musical instrument for multi-touch devices. It offers a unique performance surface with advanced pitch rounding and physical modeling of various instruments. Expand your sonic palette with a wide range of purchasable instrument add-ons.
This app provides musicians with a highly accurate chromatic tuner and a professional metronome. It offers multiple metronome modes, including sound, flash, and vibration, and includes a built-in recorder and a library of sheet music.
Quickly identify surgical instruments using AI-powered scanning or a vast catalog. Access detailed information, including IFUs and descriptions, to enhance accuracy in medical settings.