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SoundHound
SoundHound identifies songs playing nearby and provides artist and album information.
About SoundHound
SoundHound is an app for identifying songs playing around you and providing artist and album information. It also lets users search and play music, view real-time lyrics, and use voice control with the wake phrase “Hey SoundHound…”. It is available for Android, iOS and web, and the homepage says it can access Spotify and Apple Music. Pricing details are not provided.
Key features
- Identifies songs playing nearby and shows artist and album information
- Provides karaoke-style real-time lyrics
- Supports hands-free discovery, search and playback via “Hey SoundHound…” voice control
- Lists access to Spotify and Apple Music
- Lets users stream songs and discover lyrics
- Available on Android, iOS and web
Best for: People who want to identify nearby songs, view lyrics and control music playback by voice.
Good for
- Identifies music playing nearby and provides artist and album details.
- Offers voice control and real-time lyrics.
- Lists support for Android, iOS and web plus Spotify and Apple Music access.
Watch out for
- Pricing and plan details are not provided on the homepage.
- The homepage does not state availability outside Android, iOS and web.
- Spotify and Apple Music access depends on those third-party services.
SoundHound at a glance
- Website
- soundhound.com/soundhound
- Category
- Music & Audio › Music Tools
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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SoundHound FAQ
What can SoundHound identify?
It identifies songs playing around you and provides artist and album information.
How does voice control work?
Users can discover, search and play music hands-free using the wake phrase “Hey SoundHound…”.
Which music services can SoundHound access?
The homepage says it can access Spotify and Apple Music.
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