Head-to-head · Iphone Apps
Shazam vs WhatsApp
Shazam leads on 0 checks, WhatsApp 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
Shazam scores higher on our rubric for iphone apps: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Shazam is the better fit for anyone who wants to identify songs on the go. WhatsApp is the better fit for iPhone users who want free everyday messaging.
- Shazam fits best
Anyone who wants to identify songs on the go
- WhatsApp fits best
iPhone users who want free everyday messaging
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Side by side
| Feature | Shazam 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | WhatsApp 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Iphone Apps | #8 in Iphone Apps |
| Best for | Anyone who wants to identify songs on the go | iPhone users who want free everyday messaging |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Shazam 0/5 · WhatsApp 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
WhatsApp is a free messaging and calling app for iPhone users who want everyday communication across phones, computers and web browsers. Personal messages and calls use end-to-end encryption by default. Alongside text, users can share… Read the review → |
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
WhatsApp — where it wins
- Personal messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted by default
- Shares text, photos, videos, documents and location
- Group chats support up to 1,024 members
Where it doesn't
- Limited to four linked devices
- Support channels listed are documentation
- Business and Meta AI conversations can have different privacy properties
- Shazam9.1/10 · Free plan
A free song identifier with offline matching, lyrics, and links to major music services.
Visit ShazamFull verdict → - WhatsApp8.5/10 · Free plan
A free iPhone messaging app for calls, group chats and everyday media sharing.
Visit WhatsAppFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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