Best Sound Music Control Apps

4.9😐(3.1M ratings)

Free

Access over 100 million songs with high-quality audio and exclusive content. Enjoy personalized playlists, lyrics with translations, and features like AutoMix and Spatial Audio. Sing along with Apple Music Sing and share music with friends.

What We Love

🎧 Excellent sound quality
🎨 Visually appealing interface
📚 Vast music library
🔍 Effective music discovery
🎁 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
🔀 Inconsistent shuffle and queue functionality
📥 Issues with downloading and accessing offline music
🔍 Subpar music recommendations
🔒 Limitations with managing personal music library

SoundHound - Music Discovery by SoundHound, Inc.

Find & play songs with lyrics

Strong Contender

4.8😐(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

🎉 Excellent song identification
📚 Provides song details and lyrics
🎵 Works well for a variety of music genres
🤖 Accurate even with humming/singing
💾 Saves search history

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent performance, often fails to identify songs
🔍 Limited database, struggles with obscure/niche music
💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and paywalls
🔌 Drains battery life
🤯 Confusing UI changes and removed features

Sound Bar Controller by Yamaha Corporation

Worth Considering

Control everything, everywhere

4.4😞(6.8K ratings)

Free

Control select Yamaha sound bars remotely from your iOS device. Manage volume, input selection, and set up Alexa voice control. Stream audio from your phone or NAS drive over Wi-Fi.

What We Love

🚀 Great sound quality
👍 Easy to use
🚀 Intuitive app
👍 Lots of sound settings

Room to Improve

🐛 Connectivity issues
🐛 App crashes frequently
🐛 Unreliable Alexa integration
🐛 Unintuitive user interface

More Sound Music Control apps to explore

OSCAR.music

Open Sound Control (OSC) powerTouch screen workflow centerWi-Fi connectivity

This app transforms your touch screen into a central control hub for your creative workflow. Utilize Wi-Fi to manage all your essential tools and applications seamlessly from anywhere.

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Total control of your music.

Bose

Unified control for Bose productsControllable noise cancellationCustomizable EQ settings

Control all your Bose audio products from a single app. Personalize noise cancellation, customize EQ settings, and set up your devices for seamless listening. Access your favorite music services and playlists with one-touch ease.

(178K)

Sony | Music Center

by Sony Corporation

Play Hi-Res audio tracksConnect to Sony audio devicesOptimize sound settings

Experience high-quality audio playback and control your Sony audio devices. Stream music from various sources, including Hi-Res files, and optimize sound settings for an immersive listening experience at home or on the go.

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SoundHound∞ - Music Discovery

Find & play songs with lyrics

$6.99

Identify songs playing around you with a tap or by humming a tune. Discover new music, view lyrics in real-time, and build playlists with integrated music streaming services. Control the app hands-free using voice commands.

Identify music by listeningHum or sing to find songsReal-time karaoke lyrics

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Remote Music Controller on Web

Play friend’s music library

$0.99

Control your music library remotely over the internet using your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Share control with friends and manage music playback across devices.

Remote music library controlCross-device control (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)Friend's device control

by MUSIC Group Research UK Limited

Remote control of input/output levelsEQ selection and controlGeneral speaker settings management

This application provides remote control for speaker input/output levels, EQ, and general settings. It also facilitates speaker firmware updates and allows for individual analog and Bluetooth input adjustments. The app is solely for remote control and does not play audio.

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Enhanced Music Controller

Listen to music properly!

$3.99

Control your compatible network music player or A/V receiver remotely over your local network. Manage playback, adjust sound profiles, and access streaming services with a customizable interface. Enjoy maximum privacy with no ads or trackers.

Remote control of network players/receiversMusic playback controlTone and sound profile management

Control for older products

Control older Sonos productsAdjust volumeGroup rooms

Manage your older Sonos systems with ease. This app allows you to control volume, group rooms, set alarms, and stream from your favorite services. Enjoy thousands of free stations with Sonos Radio.

(821K)

by Changsha Hotone Audio Co., LTD

Pulze Control

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts

🔧 Utilities

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Identify Songs, Live Shows

Instant music identificationConcert discoveryOffline song recognition

Instantly identify music playing around you or in other apps. Discover nearby concerts, lyrics, and videos. Access your music history and get personalized recommendations.

(8.8M)

MusicCast Controller - US

by Yamaha Corporation of America

Multi-room audio streamingControl of Yamaha MusicCast devicesStream from music services and internet radio

Control your Yamaha MusicCast-enabled audio devices to stream music throughout your home. Enjoy music from various sources, create multi-room setups, and customize your listening experience with high-resolution audio support.

Set & save exact volume levels

Set exact volume levelsSave favorite volume presetsAccess presets from app

Easily set and save precise volume levels for music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Access your favorite volume presets quickly through the app or its convenient widget.

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Grip: Control Ableton Live

Remote creative companion

Wireless Ableton Live controlVoice control for transport and recordingTrack arming, soloing, and muting

Control Ableton Live remotely from your iOS device. Manage transport, recording, track settings, and clips wirelessly. Includes a built-in MIDI keyboard for on-the-go note input.

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Music Player & Offline Music

Songs, Music App, MP3 Player

Offline playback without Wi-FiMultiple music import methodsSupports all popular audio formats

Listen to your favorite songs without an internet connection. Easily import music from various sources, organize it into playlists, and enjoy background playback with lock screen controls. Customize your sound with an equalizer and access music quickly via home screen widgets.

Take full command of your audio system with precise sound adjustments, playback controls, and customizable settings. Explore curated mixes and playlists, and enjoy automatic updates for the latest features.

Bass & Treble GainVolume ControlPlay/Pause/Skip

Control professional audio processors from your iOS device. Design custom control panels and access all DSP module parameters, including graphic EQs and mixers.

Remote audio processor controlCustom control panel designFull DSP module parameter access

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by PANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Panasonic Music Control

Stream music from phone/tablet/serverPlay music on supported Panasonic devicesEnhanced sound quality

Stream music from your phone or server to compatible Panasonic audio devices. Enjoy enhanced sound quality and control playback, speaker selection, and playlist creation.

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