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Best Soundhound Apps

201+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good soundhound apps. We benchmark 201+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Soundhound

SoundHound - Music Discovery#1

SoundHound - Music Discovery by SoundHound, Inc.

Find & play songs with lyrics
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, often fails to identify songs
  • 🔍 Limited database, struggles with obscure/niche music
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and paywalls
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts#2

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts by Apple Inc.

Identify Songs, Live Shows
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.9😊(8.7M 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, fails to identify songs
  • 🔇 Struggles with non-mainstream/classical music
  • 🔒 Sync issues with Apple Music
SoundCloud: The Music You Love#3

SoundCloud: The Music You Love by SoundCloud Global Limited & Co KG

Songs, remixes & DJ sets
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😊(1.9M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Music
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Discover and stream over 300 million songs from emerging and established artists worldwide. Create personalized mixes, connect with your music community, and support independent creators. Listen for free with ads or subscribe for ad-free listening and offline playback.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Variety of music and artists
  • 🔍 Great music discovery platform
  • 💻 Seamless experience across devices
  • 🎧 High-quality audio

Room to Improve

  • 🤖 Frequent and intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Certain songs/features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Buggy app experience, crashes and glitches

More Soundhound apps to explore

4
SoundHound∞ - Music Discovery
SoundHound∞ - Music Discovery
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
🎵 Music
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Song Finder : Music Identifier
Song Finder : Music Identifier
Song Finder : Music Identifier
Find Lyrics & Spotify Stats
Free

Identify songs playing around you, discover lyrics, and access detailed music stats. Explore popular charts, translate lyrics, and integrate with Spotify or Apple Music to manage your playlists.

Identify music playing nearbyAccess full song lyricsView detailed song stats
🎵 Music
(5.7K)
subscription
6
Music Identifier ‣ Find Song
Music Identifier ‣ Find Song
Music Identifier ‣ Find Song
Video & Audio Sound Discovery
Free

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.

Identify songs from audioIdentify songs from videosDiscover album cover and artist
🎵 Music
(6.6K)
freemium
7
Identify Song
Identify Song
Identify Song
Number #1 finder song & singer
Free

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.

Identify music playing nearbyView song and artist informationAccess real-time lyrics
🎵 Music
(5.7K)
ad-supported
8
Spotify: Music and Podcasts
Spotify: Music and Podcasts
Spotify: Music and Podcasts
Songs & Playlists For You
Free

Stream millions of free songs and podcasts, create personalized playlists, and discover new music. Upgrade for ad-free listening, offline downloads, and audiobooks.

Stream millions of songs and podcastsCreate and share playlistsPersonalized music recommendations
🎵 Music
(41M)
freemium
9
Music Recognition- Song Finder
Music Recognition- Song Finder
Music Recognition- Song Finder
Identify Songs - Music Finder
Free

Instantly identify songs playing around you or even when you hum a tune. Discover song titles, artists, and listen to previews on streaming services. Save your discoveries and create personalized playlists.

Identify songs by soundIdentify songs by hummingPlay music previews
🎵 Music
(7.5K)
free with in-app purchases
10
SoundHound Chat AI App
SoundHound Chat AI App
SoundHound Chat AI App
Your personal assistant
Free

This app acts as a personal assistant, providing fast, accurate, and up-to-date responses to your voice queries. It leverages advanced conversational and generative AI to understand complex requests and offer detailed, helpful information across various domains.

Natural voice interactionReal-time data integrationGenerative AI responses
📊 Productivity
(894)
free with in-app purchases
11
Music Finder: Song Identifier
Music Finder: Song Identifier
Music Finder: Song Identifier
Find, Recognition, Identifier
Free

Instantly identify songs playing around you or by humming. Discover new music, view lyrics, and access music stats. Seamlessly save identified tracks to your Apple Music playlists.

Identify songs by soundIdentify songs by lyricsIdentify songs by humming
🎵 Music
(697)
free with in-app purchases
12
UnitedMasters: Release Music
UnitedMasters: Release Music
UnitedMasters: Release Music
Music Distribution & Beats App
Free

This app empowers independent artists to distribute their music to major streaming platforms. It offers tools to track performance, build a brand, and access exclusive deals, allowing creators to retain full ownership of their masters.

Release music to 50+ platformsKeep 100% of royaltiesAdvanced streaming analytics
🎵 Music
(32K)
freemium
13
AI Music Maker & Song Finder
AI Music Maker & Song Finder
AI Music Maker & Song Finder
Identify Music by Humming
Free

Instantly identify songs by humming, tapping, or singing. Discover song titles, artists, and albums, and save your discoveries. Seamlessly open identified tracks in your favorite music streaming services.

Identify music by hummingIdentify music by singingIdentify music by tapping
🎵 Music
(234)
free with in-app purchases
14
Offline Music Player
Offline Music Player
Offline Music Player
Play music without internet
Free

Import and play your music collection without an internet connection. Save tracks for offline access and enjoy unlimited playback with support for various audio formats. Organize your music with playlists and control playback easily.

Import music for offline playbackNo internet or WiFi neededSupports popular audio formats
🎵 Music
(56K)
free with in-app purchases
15
illuminati MLG Sound Effects
illuminati MLG Sound Effects
illuminati MLG Sound Effects
Instant Button Sounds Effect
Free

Access a collection of over 100 high-quality sound effects with a simple button press. Perfect for pranks, jokes, and adding humor to any situation. Enjoy a variety of sounds including alarms, weapons, animals, and funny voices.

100+ high-quality sound effectsInstant button press activationCustomizable buttons with retina graphics
🎬 Entertainment
(106)
free with in-app purchases
16
High Quality Voice Recorder
High Quality Voice Recorder
High Quality Voice Recorder
by Studio Zebra
Free

Record audio seamlessly in the background with this intuitive voice memo app. Easily manage recordings by renaming files, adjusting playback speed, and sharing them via email. Supports high-quality WAV format for clear audio capture.

Background recording and playbackAdjustable playback speed (0.5-2.0x)File renaming
💼 Business
(38K)
ad-supported
17
Music Player - Videos , Songs
Music Player - Videos , Songs
Music Player - Videos , Songs
cloud for youtube sound
Free

Enjoy your music without interruptions with a clean, intuitive interface. Create custom playlists, discover new songs, and experience high-quality audio. An optional Pro version offers ad-free listening and unlimited access to a vast music library.

Distraction-free listeningCustom playlist creationNew song discovery
🔧 Utilities
(35)
free with in-app purchases
18
illuminati MLG Soundboard Effects - The Best Sound Board of MLG Sounds
illuminati MLG Soundboard Effects - The Best Sound Board of MLG Sounds
illuminati MLG Soundboard Effects - The Best Sound Board of MLG Sounds
by Aamir Elahi
Free

Access a vast collection of high-quality sound effects for entertainment and pranks. Annoy friends, scare family, or simply enjoy a variety of funny noises with this free application.

100+ high-quality sound effectsCustomizable buttonsMLG Sounds
🎬 Entertainment
(26)
free with in-app purchases
19
Spire: Music Recorder & Studio
Spire: Music Recorder & Studio
Spire: Music Recorder & Studio
Record songs, make music
Free

Record high-quality vocals and create multi-track music projects on your mobile device. Easily import beats, layer vocals, mix tracks, and collaborate with others. Share your finished songs directly to social media platforms.

High-quality vocal recordingMulti-track recording and mixingAutomatic Soundcheck for levels and tone
🎵 Music
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
20
YouTube Music
YouTube Music
YouTube Music
Music world dedicated to you
Free

Access a vast world of music, including live performances and exclusive content. Discover new artists and genres with personalized playlists and curated mixes. Enjoy lyrics, upload your own songs, and listen across multiple devices.

Exclusive music contentPersonalized playlistsCurated genre and mood mixes
🎵 Music
(1.5M)
free with in-app purchases

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