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Head-to-head · Iphone Apps

Adobe Lightroom vs Shazam

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Adobe Lightroom #2 in Iphone Apps 9.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Try Adobe Lightroom
Shazam #3 in Iphone Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Shazam

Adobe Lightroom leads on 0 checks, Shazam on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdobe Lightroom · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom scores higher on our rubric for iphone apps: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Adobe Lightroom is the better fit for iPhone photographers editing and organizing photos. Shazam is the better fit for anyone who wants to identify songs on the go.

  • Adobe Lightroom fits best

    iPhone photographers editing and organizing photos

  • Shazam fits best

    Anyone who wants to identify songs on the go

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Side by side

Feature Adobe Lightroom 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Shazam 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #2 in Iphone Apps #3 in Iphone Apps
Best for iPhone photographers editing and organizing photos Anyone who wants to identify songs on the go
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Community, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Adobe Lightroom 0/5 · Shazam 0/5
Offline access Not checked yet Not checked yet
iPad app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Apple Watch app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Home screen widgets Not checked yet Not checked yet
Family Sharing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Apple devices Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Edits RAW photos with detailed, non-destructive adjustments.
  • AI masking and Generative Remove target subjects and distractions.
  • Syncs photos, edits, and organization across mobile, desktop, and web.
  • Recognizes songs around you or playing in other apps
  • Stores offline requests and matches them after reconnection
  • Pairs saved song history with lyrics and listening links
Cons
  • Premium features require a subscription.
  • The plan lineup includes several options with overlapping Lightroom access.
  • Cloud synchronization across devices is for Creative Cloud members.
  • Offline matches require reconnecting for synchronization
  • Listening links depend on supported music services
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
Our verdict

For iPhone photographers who want editing and photo organization in one place, Adobe Lightroom combines mobile capture and editing with tools for adjusting exposure, color, detail, geometry, and tone. It also supports RAW import, albums,…

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Shazam is a song-identification app for people who want to recognize music as it plays, then return to the result later. Available on iOS, Android, the web, and as a Chrome extension, it can identify audio around the device or inside other…

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  1. Adobe LightroomIphone Apps 9.2Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. ShazamIphone Apps 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Adobe Lightroom — where it wins

    • Edits RAW photos with detailed, non-destructive adjustments.
    • AI masking and Generative Remove target subjects and distractions.
    • Syncs photos, edits, and organization across mobile, desktop, and web.

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium features require a subscription.
    • The plan lineup includes several options with overlapping Lightroom access.
    • Cloud synchronization across devices is for Creative Cloud members.

  • Shazam — where it wins

    • Recognizes songs around you or playing in other apps
    • Stores offline requests and matches them after reconnection
    • Pairs saved song history with lyrics and listening links

    Where it doesn't

    • Offline matches require reconnecting for synchronization
    • Listening links depend on supported music services
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
  • Adobe Lightroom9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A capable iPhone photo editor with RAW tools, AI masking, batch edits, and cross-device sync.

    Try Adobe LightroomFull verdict →
  • Shazam9.1/10 · Free plan

    A free song identifier with offline matching, lyrics, and links to major music services.

    Visit ShazamFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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