10 Best Song Identifiers (Song Finder Apps) in 2023

You are watching a movie, and you hear this beautiful song you just can't put your finger on! Are there any apps you can use to identify that pesky track? We have done the research and found ten of the best mobile apps to identify the song playing. Continue reading to discover which apps made the cut!

We've all been there — a catchy song plays on the radio or that great tune in the background of a YouTube video, but you just can't quite place it. Despite your hopeful intentions to search for the song using what you believe are the correct lyrics, your efforts yield an overwhelming number of inaccurate results. Sucks, right? Thanks to the new age of AI, many apps use pattern recognition and machine learning to identify songs conveniently. Such apps are easy to use and provide rapid results. If you've never used such an app before, don't worry; We've compiled a list of the best ten mobile apps to identify songs. Excited to find out what they are? Let's get started.

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1. Shazam

Shazam reigns as the ultimate song identification app, boasting a vast user base of millions spanning across the globe. The app is beautifully designed and easy to use, allowing users to quickly identify songs with one tap. It's also quite minimal — just one button that you have to click, and Shazam will do its magic. The app is available for all major platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows. There is also a Chrome extension that you can use to identify any song that's playing in a tab. Oh, and did we say that it's completely free? Yes,  Shazam is free to download and use. And that's not the best part yet; the app is fully integrated with Spotify and Apple Music. Once you've identified the song, the app will conveniently take you to Spotify or Apple Music, and you can save the song in your playlist. How cool is that? Well, don't wait; download Shazam now and get to identify music within no time!

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2. Hound

Hound lets you identify a song by just saying the artist's name (not typing). After the app identifies the artist's name, it'll present information about the artist, album, and song titles. From there, you can play the track or buy it from iTunes. Basically, Hound acts as your virtual assistant. The app conveniently displays the artist's most recent tweets, Facebook updates, and suggestions for similar artists. Spend more time exploring and less time typing with this efficient feature. Hound is also free to use. You can get the Android or iPhone app from the relevant app store and get all the features on the go.

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3. Sound Hound

When Shazam is great for identifying songs by recording them directly from the source, Sound Hound lets you sing out the song, and it will still identify it. Whether you're at home, in your car, or anywhere else, simply launch the app, tap the prominent orange button, and instantly learn the exact song that's playing! The app is also built on top of the world's largest music database, making sure that the results you are getting are accurate and current. The app also has lyrics for you to read along with the song.

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4. MusiXmatch

MusiXMatch is the leading company when it comes to music data. They hold one of the largest music lyric databases in the world, and they're the only company with real-time synced lyrics in over 20 countries. The app allows you to tag and save lyrics, effortlessly share them, and conveniently browse lyrics offline. It seamlessly integrates with numerous third-party music players, providing you with synchronized lyrics as you enjoy your favorite songs. So if you know the lyrics of the song but don’t know which one it is, MusiXmatch is here to help. The app is also free to download and use. MusiXmatch also supports various platforms such as iPhone, Android, Windows, and MacOS.

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5. Spotsearch

As you may have guessed from the name, Spotsearch is heavily integrated with Spotify, enabling you to identify music within the app. All you have to do is type in the lyrics of the song, and the app will take you to the Spotify page. From there, you can listen to the whole track or add it to your library. This makes it easy and convenient to keep track of all your favorite tracks. If you are not subscribed to Spotify Premium, the only option for on-demand playback on smartphones, the app will redirect you to YouTube as an alternative platform for listening.

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6. Genius

Genius boasts of being the world’s most extensive collection of song lyrics, videos, and crowdsourced musical knowledge. The app has a lot of features, including music identification, streaming services, music trivia, artist photos, and more. If you want to identify a song, just tap the orange button on the top right corner of the Genius app, and the Shazam-enabled audio recognition feature will tell you what’s playing. Their website also has a charts section that shows the top songs from all genres.

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7. MusicID

MusicID is one of the best Shazam alternatives. With its minimalistic UI, just click on the mic icon to record a few seconds of a song playing, and MusicID will quickly figure out what song it is. Once the song has been identified, you get the links to the corresponding YouTube video and other links, such as Spotify and Amazon, where you can purchase the song. The app is clutter free and comes in both iOS and Android versions.

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8. Soly

If you are an Android user, Soly is one of the best mobile apps that you can use to quickly and accurately identify songs. The app features a simple, minimalistic design that lets you easily interact with the app. To identify a song, all you have to do is click on the “Identify” button, and you'll have an accurate result within seconds. After you identify the song, the app will give you links to the YouTube  Music Video and Lyrics. While this app is truly impressive, you'll have to put up with the ads, which might be quite annoying to anyone accustomed to ad-free services.

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9. Google Assistant and Siri

It may come as a surprise to many that you can use the pre-installed Google Assistant and Siri apps on your phone to identify songs. Yes, try it now! Just say “Hey Google” or “Hey Siri,” followed by “Name that song,” and you can name any song playing in the background. You can also try singing out the song, and both virtual assistants will do their best to identify the song. While Siri is only available for Apple products, Google Assistant is available on both iPhones and Android phones. According to most online forums, Google Assistant has proven to provide more accurate results compared to Siri. What's great about using Google Assistant and Siri is that you do not need to install any other app or software for identifying songs.

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10. Mousai

Mousai is one of the best desktop-based apps for identifying songs. Just like Shazam, click on the listen button, and you will have results in a couple of seconds. The app lets you identify almost any song, including classical music and soundtracks from movies and TV shows. Once you identify the song, you'll be able to preview it and save the result with the click of a button. The app is free to download and use and even includes a Linux version which can be installed using Flatpack.

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Bottom Line

There you have it! ten of the best app to identify songs. No more searching using lyrics in Google — just use these apps and get the title of the song in a matter of seconds. If you are looking for a free and easy-to-use app, we recommend Shazam. The app is great and comes with additional features that are sure to keep you up to date with the latest tunes. If, for whatever reason, you don't want to use Shazam, the other nine listed are all great alternatives. Go on and try them now to find out which one works the best for you!