Shazam: Music Discovery App Review

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  • Our Rating: 5 / 5

Updated 05-12-2023

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Google Play Downloads 662,028,625
Developer Apple Inc.
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Overview

If you love music and constantly find yourself wondering about the title or artist of the song playing in the background, Shazam for Android is the app for you. With just one tap, Shazam can identify any song playing on your phone or nearby and provide you with all the necessary details.

Features

Identify Songs Quickly and Accurately

Perhaps the most important feature of Shazam is its ability to identify songs quickly and accurately. Just tap the "Shazam" button, and the app will analyze the audio to give you information about the song being played on your phone or around you.

Lyrics Integration

When you are listening to a song and you want to know the lyrics, Shazam will recommend the lyrics of the identified song. You can easily sing along to the song and memorize the lyrics by scrolling down the page.

Discover New Music

Shazam has an extensive library of songs that you can scan for details. Explore new music, discover new artists, and create playlists within the app, listen to samples of tracks, and even download them from iTunes.

Share Your Discoveries

Sharing is one of Shazam's most enjoyable aspects -- just hold onto the screen, and you will have the ability to share to various social media platforms, send it through email or text or even have the choice to append it to a Spotify playlist.

Pros

Simple Interface

The interface of Shazam is user-friendly and intuitive, allowing you to get the necessary information on the song with just one tap. Additionally, the app has a clean, beautiful design that makes the experience enjoyable.

Fast Identification Speed

The app has incredible speed for identifying songs. It only takes a few seconds from when you hit the "shazam" button to get a result. With this speed, you can quickly identify any song before it's over.

Cons

Requires Internet Connection

Shazam cannot function without an internet connection, which may make it difficult to use in areas with unstable connections.

Limited lyrics integration

Although Shazam offers the lyrics of many songs, you cannot find lyrics for every tune or artist. As a result, sometimes you could be disappointed when trying to sing along to your favorite song.

Comparison to Similar Apps

When compared to other music identifier apps, Shazam tops the list in terms of functionality and speed. While most apps are free and offer similar features, Shazam has a cleaner interface, more accurate identification, extensive lyrics integration, as well as better playlist creation options.

Tips for Using the App

Use in Silent Mode

When in a noisy environment, switch your phone to silent mode before using the app, which can help the app distinguish between sound sources and improve accuracy.

Save Songs to Your Playlist

If you find a new favorite song, click on the plus button beside a song's details to add it to your playlist. This feature helps you keep track of all of your newly discovered tunes.

Conclusion

Shazam is an excellent app overall, with fast and accurate song identification, integration with other apps, intuitive design, and more. Although it runs on an internet connection and its lyrics integration may be limited, the app is still a must-have for music lovers who want to discover new artists and keep track of their favorite songs.

I hope this review has given you a better understanding of Shazam and all its fantastic features. Download it now and start discovering new music!