As a self-proclaimed music aficionado, my daily life is often accompanied by a soundtrack of diverse melodies, ranging from regional hits to international chart-toppers. Each time I stumble upon a new song that captures my interest, I instinctively reach for my phone to identify it using Shazam. While effective, I found myself yearning for an open-source alternative, which led me to discover Audile, an innovative music recognition app for Android.
Audile: An Alternative To Shazam
Audile operates under the GPL-3.0 License and is powered by two proprietary services, AudD and ACRCloud, which facilitate its music recognition capabilities. Previously known as MusicRecognizer, the app offers a refreshing take on music identification while maintaining an open-source ethos.
Upon launching Audile, I was greeted with a straightforward setup process. The app requested microphone permissions, and I opted to skip the addition of an AudD API token for the time being. Once configured, I was ready to dive into the music recognition experience.
With a familiar button positioned centrally on the interface, I initiated a recognition test by playing “Tom’s Diner” via Spotify on my laptop speakers. Although Audile took a moment to process, it successfully identified the song and provided links to various popular music streaming platforms through the Odesli service.
In addition to song identification, Audile offered insightful track information, including the exact time and date the song was recognized. Sharing this information, along with streaming links, was seamless across most social media applications. The library feature proved to be particularly useful, allowing me to switch between grid and list views to manage recognized songs effectively.
Audile also includes a search function, library filters, and a music recognition queue, all of which can be customized through the preferences menu. For those on the move, quick access options like a settings tile and a home screen widget enhance usability.
However, it’s worth noting that the AudD API limits users to a maximum of five music recognition tasks every 24 hours. For those seeking more extensive access, a paid option is available, along with a 14-day free trial. While five requests may suffice for casual users, frequent music enthusiasts might find this limitation a bit restrictive. Additionally, I observed that Shazam tends to operate more swiftly than Audile, likely due to its larger and more refined dataset.
Install Audile
For those interested in exploring Audile, the latest release can be downloaded from F-Droid or the project’s GitHub releases page. The GitHub repository also houses the source code for those keen on delving deeper into its development.
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