Best Now Playing Apps & Games

242+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

The best now playing apps and games on iPhone average 4.6★ across 242+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated November 2026.

Compare top Now Playing Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NowPlaying: Music DiscoveryNowPlaying: Music DiscoveryFree4.6★ (197)NoYesNov 2026
2Shazam: Find Music & ConcertsShazam: Find Music & ConcertsFree4.9★ (8.9M)NoNoNov 2026
3Now Playing: Women's SportsNow Playing: Women's SportsFree4.7★ (143)NoNoNov 2026
4Apple MusicApple MusicFree4.9★ (3.3M)NoNoNov 2026
5Now PlayingNow PlayingFree3.6★ (72)NoNoOct 2026
6Now: PlayingNow: PlayingFree5.0★ (6)NoNoNov 2026
7#Nowplaying - Tweet Your Music#Nowplaying - Tweet Your MusicFree4.4★ (29)YesYesNov 2026
8Now Playing RelayNow Playing RelayFree—NoNoJun 2026

Top Picks for Now Playing

NowPlaying: Music Discovery#1

NowPlaying: Music Discovery by Modum B.V.

Find Albums, Artists & Songs
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.6(197 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover new music and explore albums without algorithmic bias. Get detailed information on songs, artists, and albums, and use your device as a beautiful music display. Earn rewards and connect with streaming services.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts#2

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts by Apple

Identify Songs, Live Shows
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.9😊(8.9M ratings)
Free
#5in 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
Now Playing: Women's Sports#3

Now Playing: Women's Sports by Auntie Made

Women's Sports TV Schedules
Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
4.7(143 ratings)
Free
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This app provides comprehensive schedules, scores, and streaming information for a wide variety of women's sports leagues. Easily follow your favorite teams, get game reminders, and sync events to your personal calendar. Never miss a moment of the action with this dedicated fan guide.

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FAQ about Now Playing

What are the best now playing apps & games for iPhone?
NowPlaying: Music Discovery tops our now playing apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 197 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top now playing apps & games we rank are free to download, including NowPlaying: Music Discovery and Shazam: Find Music & Concerts.
NowPlaying: Music Discovery has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 242+ now playing apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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