Snag
Snag: A free iPhone identifier for listeners who want searchable audio evidence. Ranked #5 of 23 in Music Identification Apps by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for iPhone users who want saved audio evidence.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best foriPhone users who want saved audio evidence
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Platform supportMobile
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Saves a short recording with every identification attempt
- Captures audio offline for identification after reconnecting
- Keeps dated history with notes, locations, and listening links
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS
- Does not provide lyrics
- Recognition still requires internet access
Our verdict on Snag
Snag is a free iPhone music-identification app from Ganotis Holdings, Inc., powered by Apple’s ShazamKit. It is aimed at listeners who want more than a one-time song match, especially people identifying music in clubs, festivals, concerts, or other places where connectivity may be unreliable. Each attempt saves a short audio clip, including failed and offline attempts, giving users an audio record to revisit rather than relying only on an immediate result.
Its strongest distinction is the depth of its saved identification workflow. Snag can capture audio offline and identify it after reconnecting, while Retry Analysis checks multiple windows of a saved recording. Identified songs appear in a dated history, with optional location tagging and personal notes. Saved recordings can be replayed, and video audio import adds another route for identifying music. Apple Watch support extends the product beyond the iPhone, while Apple iCloud, Apple Music, Spotify, and Apple ShazamKit connect it to Apple’s ecosystem and listening destinations.
The Free plan costs $0 and includes music identification, saved audio clips, offline capture with later identification, identification history, and Apple Music and Spotify links. Recognition requires an internet connection, so offline capture is a way to defer analysis rather than identify music without connectivity. Snag also has a focused platform scope: it is available on iOS and suits solo listeners rather than teams. Choose it if preserving evidence, retrying uncertain attempts, and keeping a dated music diary matter more than lyrics or broad device support. Choose an alternative if you need Android access or verified lyrics.
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Snag pricing
Snag fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Platform support | Mobile |
| Lyrics | No |
| Identification history | Yes |
| Offline identification | Yes |
| Listening links | Yes |
| Recognition limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Apple Music, Spotify, Apple iCloud, Apple ShazamKit |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | snag.tv |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Snag integrations
Snag lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Apple Music
- Spotify
- Apple iCloud
- Apple ShazamKit
Alternatives to Snag
- ShazamA free, cross-platform identifier with lyrics, history, offline recognition, and listening links.9.3
- SoundHoundA mobile music finder for humming, nearby-song recognition, lyrics and playback.8.8
- ACRCloudA broad audio identification platform for businesses building recognition workflows.8.6
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