Annie vs Earworm

Annie identifies music playing nearby and creates universal links so recipients can choose a service on which to listen. Its built-in Shazam integration captures and identifies songs, while ISRC-based matching looks for the corresponding track across streaming platforms. Users can also paste Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube links to convert them into universal links. Recipients can see available services, including Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and YouTube. Annie lets users save and organize songs across services; searching can start without an account, while an account enables saved finds, playlist syncing, and advanced features. An internet connection is needed for identification and streaming-link lookup, and offline identification is unavailable. Annie does not host or store full tracks; previews, typically up to 30 seconds, come from third-party services. The app is free, with no subscription required for music identification and universal links, and is available on Android and iOS. The maker describes it as intended for everyday listeners, artists, playlist curators, and DJs.

Earworm is an iOS song identifier that recognizes a tune from humming, singing, or whistling, even when the original track is not playing and its lyrics are unknown. Tap the orb and provide a clear melody; the maker says five to ten seconds is usually enough. The app returns a ranked shortlist with previews that you can confirm, then opens matched songs in Apple Music or Spotify. An Apple Watch app can identify songs from the wrist. Earworm is currently a free TestFlight beta and is not yet on the App Store; an account is required. Short recordings, search history, and match feedback are stored with the account on Earworm’s servers until deletion. The maker says recording use for improving matches is optional and can be withdrawn in Settings, and that it does not sell personal data or use it for third-party advertising or cross-app tracking. Account deletion removes the account, recordings, and history.