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Head-to-head · Iphone Apps

Shazam vs Duolingo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Shazam #3 in Iphone Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Shazam
Duolingo #4 in Iphone Apps 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Duolingo

Shazam leads on 0 checks, Duolingo 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 scoreShazam · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Duolingo

Shazam scores higher on our rubric for iphone apps: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Shazam is the better fit for anyone who wants to identify songs on the go. Duolingo is the better fit for iPhone learners practicing a new language.

  • Shazam fits best

    Anyone who wants to identify songs on the go

  • Duolingo fits best

    iPhone learners practicing a new language

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Side by side

Feature Shazam 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Duolingo 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 9.0
Ranking #3 in Iphone Apps #4 in Iphone Apps
Best for Anyone who wants to identify songs on the go iPhone learners practicing a new language
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan Free plan · 14-day trial
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shazam 0/5 · Duolingo 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
  • 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
  • Lessons cover speaking, writing, reading, and listening
  • Placement tests and personalized review adapt practice to progress
  • Stories, DuoRadio, and speech exercises add variety
Cons
  • Offline matches require reconnecting for synchronization
  • Listening links depend on supported music services
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
  • Free tier is supported by advertising
  • Offline access is limited to downloaded content
  • AI-powered conversation features are available only in Duolingo Max
Our verdict

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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Duolingo turns language study into short, interactive lessons for learners who want to practice on an iPhone or switch between mobile and browser-based study. Its courses span more than 40 languages and cover speaking, writing, reading,…

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  1. ShazamIphone Apps 9.1Free plan
  2. DuolingoIphone Apps 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Duolingo — where it wins

    • Lessons cover speaking, writing, reading, and listening
    • Placement tests and personalized review adapt practice to progress
    • Stories, DuoRadio, and speech exercises add variety

    Where it doesn't

    • Free tier is supported by advertising
    • Offline access is limited to downloaded content
    • AI-powered conversation features are available only in Duolingo Max
  • Shazam9.1/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit ShazamFull verdict →
  • Duolingo9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible language-learning app for brief practice, with a free tier and paid extras.

    Visit DuolingoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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