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Best Song Listener Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4โ˜…, the song listener category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Song Listener Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shazam: Find Music & ConcertsShazam: Find Music & ConcertsFree4.9โ˜… (8.8M)NoNoOct 2026
2SoundHound - Music DiscoverySoundHound - Music DiscoveryFree4.8โ˜… (181K)YesYesOct 2026
3Audiomack - Play Music OfflineAudiomack - Play Music OfflineFree4.8โ˜… (2M)YesYesOct 2026
4Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify: Music and PodcastsFree4.8โ˜… (42M)YesNoOct 2026
5Identify SongIdentify SongFree4.7โ˜… (8.1K)YesNoOct 2026
6Song Finder : Music IdentifierSong Finder : Music IdentifierFree4.6โ˜… (5.7K)YesYesOct 2026
7Cloud Music Player - ListenerCloud Music Player - ListenerFree4.2โ˜… (16K)YesYesOct 2026
8Music Identifier โ€ฃ Find SongMusic Identifier โ€ฃ Find SongFree4.5โ˜… (6.6K)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Song Listener

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts#1

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts by Apple Inc.

Identify Songs, Live Shows
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽต Music
4.9๐Ÿ˜Š(8.8M 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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Instant song identification
  • ๐Ÿ“š Extensive music library
  • ๐ŸŽถ Seamless integration with music apps
  • ๐Ÿ” Helpful for discovering new music
  • ๐Ÿ’พ Saves song history

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Inconsistent performance, fails to identify songs
  • ๐Ÿ”‡ Struggles with non-mainstream/classical music
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Sync issues with Apple Music
  • ๐Ÿ“ค Offline Shazams not saved
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Pushes paid subscriptions
SoundHound - Music Discovery#2

SoundHound - Music Discovery by SoundHound, Inc.

Find & play songs with lyrics
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽต Music
4.8๐Ÿ˜(181K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Identify songs playing around you with a simple tap or voice command. Discover new music, view lyrics in real-time, and build playlists with integrated music streaming services.

What We Love

  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Excellent song identification
  • ๐Ÿ“š Provides song details and lyrics
  • ๐ŸŽต Works well for a variety of music genres
  • ๐Ÿค– Accurate even with humming/singing
  • ๐Ÿ’พ Saves search history

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Inconsistent performance, often fails to identify songs
  • ๐Ÿ” Limited database, struggles with obscure/niche music
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Aggressive monetization with ads and paywalls
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ Drains battery life
  • ๐Ÿคฏ Confusing UI changes and removed features
Audiomack - Play Music Offline#3

Audiomack - Play Music Offline by Audiomack, Inc.

Stream music & songs offline
Worth Considering
๐ŸŽต Music
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(2M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#7in Music
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Stream and download music, mixtapes, and albums for free. Discover new artists and trending tracks across various genres. Customize playback with audio effects and listen offline without data.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ’ฏ Great for offline music
  • ๐Ÿ“ฅ Easy to download songs
  • ๐ŸŽถ Wide range of music genres
  • ๐Ÿ†“ Free music streaming
  • ๐Ÿ™Œ Customizable music experience

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿšซ Limited song selection
  • ๐Ÿ’ค Slow app performance
  • ๐Ÿ“› Excessive ads
  • ๐Ÿ”‡ Disappearing downloaded songs
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Premium features locked behind paywall

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FAQ about Song Listener

What are the best song listener apps for iPhone?
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts tops our song listener apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 8.8M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top song listener apps we rank are free to download, including Shazam: Find Music & Concerts and SoundHound - Music Discovery.
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 249+ song listener apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.