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Snag vs WhoSampled
Both stand on music identification apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhone
Snag keeps recordings alongside identification attempts and supports retrying them later. Matching still needs a connection, and users cannot search their history.
Visit Snag Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
WhoSampled brings music identification, library scanning, and sample details together for exploring how tracks relate. Its free plan includes several discovery tools, while some full-length listening options require a subscription or availability through a listed service.
Visit WhoSampledThe facts
| Snag | WhoSampled | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | snag.tv | whosampled.com |
| On music identification apps | #14 of 23 | #10 of 23 |
Snag: what it does well
- Saves a clip with every identification attempt.
- Can record audio without an internet connection.
- Retry Analysis can check saved clips again.
- History can include dates, location, and personal notes.
- Identified songs can open in Apple Music or Spotify.
What to know first
- Song matching requires an internet connection.
- History has no search feature.
- Only iPhone is listed as a platform.
WhoSampled: what it does well
- Identifies music playing nearby and shows its connections.
- Scans Spotify and Apple Music libraries.
- Sample entries show timing, type, and sampled part.
- Free plan includes library scanning and track identification.
- Available on Android, iOS, and the web.
What to know first
- Full-length Spotify listening requires Premium.
- Apple Music listening requires a subscription.
- YouTube listening is available only where supported.
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