Best Optical Music Recognition Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to optical music recognition or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Optical Music Recognition Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Identify SongIdentify SongFree4.6★ (8.3K)YesNoNov 2026
2Lyraic Music: Photo to SongLyraic Music: Photo to SongFree4.0★ (1)YesYesOct 2026
3Music Identifier ‣ Find SongMusic Identifier ‣ Find SongFree4.5★ (7.1K)YesYesNov 2026
4Fast Translate OCR RecognitionFast Translate OCR RecognitionFree1.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
5Shazam Music RecognitionShazam Music RecognitionFree—NoNoOct 2026
6AI Note & Chord RecognitionAI Note & Chord RecognitionFree1.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
7Song Finder: SongRecogSong Finder: SongRecogFree5.0★ (3)NoYesOct 2026
8DS Music RecognitionDS Music RecognitionFree1.7★ (6)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Optical Music Recognition

Identify Song#1

Identify Song by UniCom Technology

Number #1 finder song & singer
Editor's Choice
🎵 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
Music Identifier ‣ Find Song#3

Music Identifier ‣ Find Song by Rounding Squares BV

Video & Audio Sound Discovery
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.5😐(7.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast song identification
  • 👍 Accurate song recognition
  • 💡 Ability to identify songs from videos
  • 👍 Helpful for finding unknown songs

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Unable to identify certain songs
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔌 Microphone access issues

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FAQ about Optical Music Recognition

What are the best optical music recognition apps for iPhone?
Identify Song tops our optical music recognition apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 8.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top optical music recognition apps we rank are free to download, including Identify Song and Lyraic Music: Photo to Song.
Identify Song shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ optical music recognition apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.