AirScrobble identifies music playing nearby and can log discoveries to Last.fm. Its iPhone and iPad app can also match audio coming through the device speakers, including sound in videos, voice memos, and social media feeds. This speaker-based matching does not work with earbuds or headphones such as AirPods. Matched songs are saved to History, and entries sync between devices with iCloud; full History access requires AirScrobble+. A Last.fm account is not needed to discover music or view history, but a free account is needed to scrobble songs and use some Last.fm API shortcut actions. Discoveries can be viewed in Apple Music and added to its library through a playlist, with an option to save new discoveries automatically. AirScrobble+ adds Auto Match, which listens continuously and can scrobble in the background. It costs 0.99 USD per month, 7.49 USD per year, or 24.99 USD as a one-time purchase. The app requires iOS 16.2 or later and has no macOS app.
Who it is for
It suits iPhone and iPad users who want to identify music and keep a discovery history, with optional Last.fm scrobbling. People who want continuous background matching or full history access need AirScrobble+.
What is good
- Music discovery and history do not require a Last.fm account.
- Matches audio played through iPhone or iPad speakers.
- History entries sync across devices with iCloud.
- Apple Music can save discoveries through a playlist.
- Siri, Shortcuts, widgets, and Live Activities are supported.
What to know first
- Speaker matching is incompatible with earbuds and headphones.
- Full History access requires AirScrobble+.
- Requires iOS 16.2 or later.
- No macOS app is available.
Verdict
AirScrobble combines music identification with Last.fm logging and Apple Music discovery management. The free plan covers discovery and integrations, while continuous background matching and full history are paid features.
AirScrobble plans and pricing
All plansCompared on music identification apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform support
- mobile
- Identification history
- Yes
- Listening links
- Yes
