Audire review
A focused, free and open-source music identifier for Android.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Audire is a free, open-source Android application for identifying music playing nearby. It is aimed at Android users who want a minimal music identification tool rather than a broad music discovery platform. The app can be obtained through GitHub Releases or Google Play, and its project is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. Its core focus is straightforward: recognize surrounding music and keep a record of identification activity.
The feature set centers on quick recognition and history management. Audire supports automatic identification when the app launches, which suits users who want recognition to begin without navigating through multiple screens. History import and export provide a way to preserve or move identification records. The latest listed release also includes a redesigned music activity interface, localization updates for Czech, French and Italian, and a fix for identification stopping after device rotation. These additions make the app more practical for users who value a focused interface and portable history.
Audire’s main trade-off is scope. Its verified feature breadth and integrations are much narrower than those of alternatives in the music identification category, and Android is its only listed platform. That makes it a sensible pick for Android users who prioritize free, open-source software, simple recognition, and access through either Google Play or GitHub Releases. Users seeking broader platform coverage, deeper ecosystem connections, or a wider set of music-related features should choose a more expansive alternative instead.
Audire pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free and open-source under the GNU General Public License v3.0
- Identifies surrounding music and can launch recognition automatically
- Supports history import and export through two distribution channels
- Where it doesn't
- Available only on Android
- Feature breadth is narrower than alternative music identifiers
- Integrations and ecosystem support are limited
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