Shazam

by Apple · Cupertino, United States · Since 2002

Music recognition.

Utility, productivity & everyday apps Employee benefits & engagementFreeMobile app

Starting price: Free
Free trial / plan: Always free; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web, Android & iOS
App Advisor rating: 4.2; transparency & India fit

What is Shazam?

Shazam is utility, productivity & everyday apps from Apple, based in Cupertino, United States and has been building software since 2002. Music recognition.

Everyday utility apps — browsers, PDF editors, scanners, keyboards, translators, weather and maps — are among the most searched software in India. Most are free; paid tiers remove ads or add cloud features.

It is completely free to use. Beyond utility, productivity & everyday apps, Shazam also covers employee benefits & engagement.

What works well

+Android and iOS apps published by the vendor
+Developer API documented on the official site

What to watch out for

−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

Shazam at a glance

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Shazam features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Shazam adds. Verify depth in a demo.

PDF viewing, editing and signing
Document scanning with OCR
Browsers and ad blocking
Indic keyboards and translation
Maps and navigation
File transfer and compression
Screen recording
Cleaners and battery tools
Mobile apps for Android and iOS
Free plan to start without a card

Shazam pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How Shazam charges. Shazam is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on shazam.com.

Shazam screenshots

Specifications

Category: Utility, productivity & everyday apps, Employee benefits & engagement
Vendor: Apple
Headquarters: Cupertino, United States
Founded: 2002
Pricing model: Free
Starting price: Free
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web, Android, iOS
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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Shazam — frequently asked questions

What is Shazam?+

Shazam is utility, productivity & everyday apps by Apple. Music recognition.

How much does Shazam cost?+

Shazam is free to use.

Does Shazam offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Shazam offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Shazam made in India?+

No. Shazam is developed by Apple in Cupertino, United States.

Who is Shazam best suited for?+

Shazam suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for utility, productivity & everyday apps with employee benefits & engagement.

What are the best alternatives to Shazam?+

Popular alternatives in utility, productivity & everyday apps include Indic Keyboard, Bobble AI Keyboard, Mozilla Firefox. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Shazam deployed?+

Shazam is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.