Best Music Listening Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to music listening or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 243+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Music Listening Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shazam: Find Music & ConcertsShazam: Find Music & ConcertsFree4.9★ (8.9M)NoNoNov 2026
2Music Player ‣Music Player ‣Free4.6★ (69K)YesYesNov 2026
3Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify: Music and PodcastsFree4.8★ (43M)YesNoNov 2026
4Audiomack - Play Music OfflineAudiomack - Play Music OfflineFree4.8★ (2M)YesYesNov 2026
5YouTube MusicYouTube MusicFree4.8★ (1.5M)YesYesNov 2026
6Apple MusicApple MusicFree4.9★ (3.2M)NoNoNov 2026
7Music Player : Songs StreamingMusic Player : Songs StreamingFree4.6★ (5.9K)YesYesOct 2026
8Offline Music Dual: SplizonOffline Music Dual: SplizonFree2.0★ (1)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Music Listening

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
Music Player ‣#2

Music Player ‣ by Companjen Apps B.V.

Stream songs & offline music
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.6😐(69K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Stream and organize your music with this app. Discover new tracks through curated playlists, create your own organized lists, and easily find any song. Enjoy features like AirPlay, shuffle, a sleep timer, and adjustable playback speed.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great music app
  • 👍 No need to sign up or pay
  • 👍 Can listen offline
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Good sound quality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Music stops when leaving the app
  • 🐛 Search function not working
  • 🐛 Songs not loading properly
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Limited song selection
Spotify: Music and Podcasts#3

Spotify: Music and Podcasts by Spotify

Songs, Playlists & Audiobooks
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😐(43M ratings)
FreeAds
#1in Music
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Stream millions of free songs and podcasts, create personalized playlists, and discover new music. Upgrade for ad-free listening, offline downloads, and audiobooks.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great music selection
  • 👍 Ability to create playlists
  • 👍 Lyrics feature
  • 👍 Personalized recommendations
  • 👍 Offline listening with premium

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Excessive ads for free users
  • 🔒 Limited skips per hour for free users
  • 🐛 Music randomly stops playing
  • 🐛 Shuffle mode issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent lyric display
  • 🐛 Difficulty finding/playing specific songs

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FAQ about Music Listening

What are the best music listening apps for iPhone?
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts tops our music listening apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 8.9M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top music listening apps we rank are free to download, including Shazam: Find Music & Concerts and Music Player ‣.
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 243+ music listening apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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