Best Music Identification Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: AHA Music is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of SoundHound and WhoSampled. The best-ranked option with a free plan is SoundHound. The lowest first paid tier on this page is AHA Music at $3.33/mo.
When a song comes on, music identification apps can help you identify it and follow up with more information. Compare recognition limits and offline identification, then consider whether identification history, lyrics, and listening links fit your needs. Platform support, free-plan availability, and the listed “Paid from” price offer additional points of comparison. The ranking starts with AHA Music, SoundHound, and WhoSampled, with Audile, Snag, and Shazam also among the early entries. Check which features and supported platforms matter most for the way you listen and want to revisit music.
23 music identification apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 AHA Music iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$3.33/mo Platform support: cross-platformIdentification history: Yes
- 2 SoundHound iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Platform support: mobileLyrics: YesIdentification history: Yes
- 3 WhoSampled iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Platform support: cross-platformIdentification history: Yes
- 4 Annie iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Platform support: mobileIdentification history: Yes
- 5 Audile Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Platform support: mobileLyrics: YesIdentification history: Yes
- 6 Snag iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Platform support: mobileLyrics: NoIdentification history: Yes
- 7 ACRCloud iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Platform support: cross-platform
- 8 Earworm iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Platform support: mobileLyrics: NoIdentification history: Yes
- 9 Shazam iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Platform support: cross-platformLyrics: YesIdentification history: Yes
- 10 AirScrobble iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Platform support: mobileIdentification history: Yes
- 11 Google Pixel Now Playing Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Platform support: mobileIdentification history: Yes
- 12 Audire Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platform support: mobileIdentification history: Yes
- 13 MuID Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platform support: mobileLyrics: YesIdentification history: Yes
- 14 Audible Magic iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Platform support: cross-platform
- 15 MuziFind Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Platform support: mobile
- 16 Kooha No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free Platform support: desktopIdentification history: Yes
- 17 SongRec No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Platform support: cross-platformIdentification history: Yes
- 18 Music Identifier No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Platform support: browserIdentification history: Yes
- 19 AudioTag No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Platform support: browser
- 20 BMAT Vericast No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Platform support: cross-platform
- 21 Pex Search No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Platform support: cross-platform
- 22 AudD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Platform support: cross-platformLyrics: YesIdentification history: Yes
- 23 Gracenote MusicID No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Platform support: cross-platform
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Questions about this list
Which music identification app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
AHA Music is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 7.9. SoundHound is second and WhoSampled third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, AHA Music has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.