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SoundHound - Music Discovery

SoundHound Inc.

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About This App

Category
Entertainment
Installs
100,000,000+
Content Rating
Rated for 12+
Developer Email
SoundHound-Support@SoundHound.com
Privacy Policy
http://soundhound.com/soundhound-privacy

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App Overview

SoundHound - Music Discovery is a music recognition app that you can use to identify songs playing around you in seconds. Just tap the orange button, and the app listens and tells you the song title, artist, and album. You can also search for music by singing or humming a tune. The app is available for download on the Google Play Store. If the Google Play Store app is not on your phone, you can get the latest APK file directly from our website by clicking the download link.

Once you install the app, you can explore lyrics in real-time, save your identified tracks to a history list, and play full songs or watch music videos through linked services like YouTube or Spotify. It's great for when you hear a catchy tune in a cafe, shop, or on the radio and want to know what it is immediately. The app also offers personalized recommendations and charts to help you discover new music based on your tastes.

Using SoundHound is straightforward. After you download and open it, you mainly interact with the big orange 'tap to identify' button. You can also use the search feature to look up artists or songs you already know. The app keeps a record of all the songs you've found, making it easy to build playlists later. For the best experience, make sure you install the latest version to get all the newest features and improvements.

Similar Apps Comparison

Compared to other music recognition apps like Shazam, SoundHound's biggest advantage is its ability to identify songs from humming or singing. This is very useful when you can't quite remember the lyrics or the melody is stuck in your head. Shazam primarily relies on listening to a recorded snippet. Another competitor, Musixmatch, focuses heavily on synchronized lyrics but doesn't have the same powerful identification engine. SoundHound combines discovery, lyrics, and playback links in one place, which is convenient.

A potential disadvantage is that the free version of SoundHound includes ads, which can be intrusive during use. Some users also report that the app can occasionally be slower to identify songs in noisy environments compared to Shazam. However, its unique humming search and integrated lyrics features give it a strong position for users who want more than just basic song identification from their app.

User Feedback

HummingHero: This app saved me! I had a tune stuck in my head for days with no lyrics. I hummed it into SoundHound and it found the song instantly. The lyric sync feature is also a game-changer for karaoke nights at home. Love it.

TrackHunter: As a DJ, I'm constantly Shazaming tracks. Tried SoundHound and the discovery charts are next level for finding fresh beats. The history log is perfect for setlist planning. The ads in the free version are a bit much, though.

MelodySeeker: I use this app every day on my commute. It identifies songs playing in stores so fast. I've built whole playlists from my 'identified' history. Much easier than trying to type half-remembered lyrics into a search bar.

FAQs About This App

Q1: Does SoundHound need an internet connection to work?

A1: Yes, you need an active internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data) for the app to identify songs. It sends the audio snippet to its servers to analyze and match it.

Q2: Can I use SoundHound to play the full song after identifying it?

A2: Yes, but not directly in the app. It will provide links to play the song on other services you have installed, like Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Music, when you tap on the result.

Q3: How do I search by humming or singing?

A3: Tap the microphone icon next to the search bar at the top of the app. Then, just hum or sing the melody for about 10 seconds. The app will try to match it to a song in its database.