Whether you're trying to compose your own tunes or simply stream your favorite songs, these groovy music apps are perfect for any occasion. With novel technology and interactive features, music apps have gone beyond simply being a tool for creating playlists to offer a whole host of other features.
Some of the most innovative new music apps are those that let you create music yourself. Interactive touchscreen technology has allowed for apps that make it easy for any user to compose, record and mix their own music. There are even compatible devices for several of these apps that expand your music making capabilities to soundboards and other digitally connected instruments.
For the less creatively inclined, there are more traditional music apps that help you to preview, stream or purchase your favorite tracks. Of course, many of these apps go beyond simply pumping out tunes. Some of the more innovative features among these apps include soundtracks that will sync to the pace of your running, music libraries that will choose songs based on your current heart rate and intuitive programs that will musically mirror your current emotional state. These kind of smart features demonstrate that today's groovy music apps are taking advantage of new technology to create a more immersive musical experience for consumers.
80 Groovy Music Apps
From Body-Syncing Music Apps to Interactive Album-Remixing Apps:
Katherine Pendrill — Jun 2, 2015 — Tech
80
Experiential Music Video Apps
The American Express Unstaged Taylor Swift App is Fan-Directed
79
Music-Making Apps
Humtap by Tamer Rashad Creates Full Compositions Through Hums and Taps
78
Pulsing Music Apps
HeartbeatsMUSIC Wearable Music Player App Recommends Tracks by Pulse
77
Versatile Music Developer Apps
The Universal Music Player App Lets You Create Develop Apps
76
Intuitive Musical Apps
The Flutter App Allows You to Express Your Grief Through Music
75
Music-Pairing Bubbly Apps
The Krug Champagne App Uses Science to Appeal to the Senses
74
Body-Syncing Music Apps
The BioBeats 'Pulse' App Reads Your Heart Rate to Tailor Custom Tracks
73
Music Bookmarking Apps
Whyd's New iOS App is Part of a Larger Music Streaming Social Network
72
Social Music Apps
The Sounds App Optimizes Visual Social Media Platforms for Audio
71
Beat-Making Apps
Auxy for iPad Provides a Digital Mobile Space to Create Electronic Music
70
Running Soundtrack Apps
Adidas and Spotify Partner to Offer the 'adidas go' App
69
Driving-Controlled Music Apps
Volkswagen Has an App that Creates Music From Your Driving
68
Automatic Jukebox Apps
The Anthem Feature on the Rockbot App Lets You Play Your Music in Public
67
Hum-Transforming Music Apps
Imitone Turns Your Voice into Any Musical Instrument
66
Mobile Composing Apps
The SongSheet App Enables Musicians to Create and Perform on the Go
65
Recognition Product Apps
Shazam is Moving into the Retail Space to Help Discover Physical Objects
64
Uninterrupted Musical Video Apps
The JamCam App Uses iTunes Audio Tracks to Record Music and Video
63
Embedded Sound Photo Apps
The Melodigram App Adds Sounds and Music to Photos
62
Outsourced Wake-Up Apps
Wakie is an Alarm Clock App Where a Stranger Will Call to Wake You Up
61
Crowd-Ranked Music Apps
This Music Discovery App Lets Listeners Invest in Their Favorite Artists
60
Digital Music Amplifiers
Positive Grid Lets Musicians Build Their Perfect Amp on a Mobile Device
59
Musical Expression Apps
The Musations App Wants Teens to Express How They Feel Through Music
58
Mobile Synthesizer Apps
KORG Gadget Helps Users Make Music From Their Smartphone
57
Performance-Enhanced Music Platforms
Novation's Launchpad App Lets Users Create and Remix Tunes
56
Android Audio Products
The Latest MediaTek SoC Brings Supreme Quality to Google Cast for Audio
55
Audible Advertising Apps
Lisnr Uses Beacons and Sound Advertising to Connect with Consumers
54
Video Soundtrack Apps
The Zoe Social Networking App Lets You Add Soundtracks and Filters to Videos
53
Looped Musical Video Apps
Mindie a Music-Sharing App That’s Like Vine for Songs
52
Music-Materializing Apps
The Vibetunes App Lets Deaf People Enjoy Music
51
Pop Culture Percussion Apps
The FakeBlock Arrested Development App is a Wooden Block to Make Music
50
Clever Cosmic Music Apps
The Planetary iPad App Sorts Music into Constellations
49
Musician Endorsement Platforms
The Patrons Sponsored Tour App Connects Businesses and Bands
48
Collaborative Festival Music Apps
The iTunes Festival App Combines with SXSW to Deliver Free Music
47
Location-Based Music Suggestions
Shazam Will Now Make Music Recommendations Based on Where You Are
46
Affordable Streaming Services
Beats is the Apple Streaming Service That Beats Competitor Pricing
45
Digital Noise-Made Music
Beardyman Compiles 'Sounds of the 21st Century' for Campus Party
44
Touchless Musical Apps
This Sensory iPhone App Translates Movement Into Music
43
Music-Making Motion Devices
The AUUG Music Device Translates Movement into Sound
42
Tailored Music Apps
StubHub Music's Latest Update Brings Customization with Spotify Integration
41
Customizable Festival Apps
Golive is a DIY App for the Music Festival Market
40
Gesture-Controlled Composing Rings
iRing Controlled Beats Mixes Music from a Distance
39
Media Mashup Apps
Trio Helps Users Collaborate and Remix Images, Music and Video Content
38
Mobile Drummer Apps
The Beats Maker App Puts Percussion Sounds at Your Fingertips
37
Music Event Apps
The Osheaga Festival Teases Its Lineup in a Mobile Game
36
Musical Video Subscriptions
Youtube Music Key is a New Paid Music Subscription Service
35
GPS Music Festival Apps
Fezzee is a One-Time Stop for the Active Music Festival-Goer
34
Track-Mixing Relaxation Apps
The Omvana Meditation App Lets Users Overlay Ambient & Vocal Tracks
33
Musical Countdown Apps
The Humming Timing App Uses Your Music Library to Track Time
32
Smartwatch DJ Apps
The Pacemaker Apple Watch Platform Helps Amateurs Make Music
31
Studio-Quality Music Apps
Razer Blade Pro and Afrojack Team Up to Help You with Your Beats
30
Tempo-Responsive Music Platforms
Spotify Running Ensures Music Automatically Matches People's Pace
29
Artfully Experimental Music Apps
Lady Gaga's ARTPOP Album App is a Unique Experience
28
Musical Messaging Apps
The La-La App Allows You To Chat Via Song
27
Artistic Composing Apps
Medly Facilitates Song Creation Through Tapping and Drawing
26
Real-Time Music Apps
Fansino Helps Artists See Who's Listening to Their Songs in the Moment
25
Song Mashup Apps
Launched at SXSW, Saloote Lets You Make Songs and Mashup Covers
24
Opera-Accompanying Apps
This Philadelphia Orchestra App Provides Real-Time Content for Audiences
23
Music-Making App Devices
The Mogees App Can Turn Anything Into Music
22
Movement-Based Music Apps
Moving Tracks Combats Obesity By Playing Music When It Senses Movement
21
Complimentary Streaming Apps
Millicom Introduces Free Streaming Apps in Latin America
20
HD Radio Alarm Apps
RadioON HD Brings the World's Best Radio Stations Together
19
Localized Festival Apps
The SXSW GO App Lets Attendees Personalize Their Experience with Beacons
18
Chord-Detection Apps
The Capo App Lets Users Hold Their Phone up to Music to Find Out Song Chords
17
Musical Mediator Apps
DJ-51 Analyzes Spotify Libraries to Suggest Songs to Please All Guests
16
Meta Music-Detection Apps
The Samplify App Identifies Which Track Your Favorite Song Samples
15
Culinary Music Apps
The Supper.mx App Matches Up Meals With Appropriate Music Choices
14
International Streaming Tools
The TuneIn Radio Applications Gives Users Access to Global Channels
13
Voice Filtering Mobile Apps
Future Moments' MicSwap App Creates a Professional Sound on Your Phone
12
Infrared Touchscreen Music Controllers
The Arduino Music Controller Has an Infrared Touchscreen
11
App-Enabled Speaker Systems
The Vizio Portable Smart Audio Runs Android KitKat
10
Gamified Festival Apps
The Primavera Sound App Announces Its Music Festival Lineup Through Play
9
Live Music-Buying Apps
This Music Social Network Makes Supporting Bands and Artists Easier
8
Music-Monitoring Car Apps
The SoundHound AppHelps You to Identify Music in Your Car
7
Electronica Composer Apps
Pepp Groovebox Adds Ease into Music-Making with Sliders and Sequencers
6
Cubical Musical Instruments
The Skoog 2.0 is a Whole New Kind of Musical Instrument
5
Interactive Album-Remixing Apps
Metric's Synthetica Album App Lets Users Remix New and Old Songs
4
Real-Time Radio Apps
The Fradio App Lets You Introduce Tracks and Broadcast Playlists to Friends
3
Music Sampling Tools
The Spotify App's Touch Preview Feature Presents a New Way to Discover Music
2
Music Adventure Apps
The Sago Mini Music Box App Lets Kids Create Tunes
1
Groovy Music Festival Apps
The Lollapalooza Mobile App Keeps You Connected to All the Festivities
Related Ideas
Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Gesture-Controlling Smart Tech
The Wow Mouse App Transforms Android Smartwatches into Controllers
Reimagined Time Management Apps
The Kyugo App is a Visual Solution to the Mundane Calendar
Music Download Solutions
Suno AI Download Helps Music Lovers Access Their Tunes
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
AI-Powered Music Tools
Udio Removes the Barrier to Entry For Those Interested in Making Music
Mobile VR Pain Management Apps
'Flowly' Enables Pain Relief Through VR-Based Relaxation Training
Healthful Mood Journal Apps
The 'Mentalio' App Supports Users with Stress, Anxiety and More
Similar Song-Finding Apps
Similar Songs Finder Helps Music Lovers Discover New Tunes
Musically Compatible Fitness Apps
Strava Joins Forces with Spotify for Musical Control
AI-Powered Music Systems
The 'SPIN' AI Music Synthesizer by Arvind Sanjeev is Customizable
Text Prompt AI-Generated Playlists
Spotify is Working on New Generated Personalized Soundtracks
AI Music Players
Melodisco Uses AI to Learn a User's Tastes and Preferences
Music Streaming Artwork Displays
The Tuneshine Album Art Display Works with Android and iOS
Re-Imagined Music Sharing Tools
Jamselect Redefines Music Sharing for the Digital Era
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Health-Focused Alcohol-Tracking Apps
Sunnyside is a Mindful Drinking & Alcohol-Tracking App
Musical Vacation Rentals
Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels Provide Music-Themed Stays
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
AI Music Editor
Sonauto Can Turn Creative Prompts Into Complete Songs
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Text-to-Audio Music-Making Tools
Adobe Introduces its New Instant Project Music GenAI Tool
Holistic Sleep Improvement Platforms
'SomnApp' Offers Actionable Insights Towards Better Rest
AI Music Generation
Stable Audio Invites Users to Create Music Up to Three Minutes in Length
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
AI Music Studios
OnePlus AI Music Studio Composes with Prompts
Question-Prompting Music Features
The Spotify Song Psychic Feature Works like a Magic-8 Ball
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Seamless AI Song-Making
Starmony Let's Anyone Make Music in Minutes
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Personalized Meditation Apps
Balance Improves Sleep, Stress Responses and Overall Wellbeing
Mixed-Reality Bedtime Apps
Pillow is a Mixed-Reality App for Quest That Supports Relaxation in Bed
Supportive Stress Resilience Apps
The 'Resonance' App Guides Users with Breath Work
Pocket-Sized Beat Makers
The Stylophone BEAT is Fun, Interactive and Inexpensive
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
AI-Fueled Digital Art Apps
The Drawww App Integrates Artificial Intelligent Technology
AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps
Minibeats by Artiphon Allows Users to Transform Their Movements
Sound Frequency Therapy Apps
Soaak Tackles Seasonal Depression Symptoms Through Sound
AI-Generated Music Playlists
Spotify is Testing its AI DJ Based on User's Text Prompts
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Consolidated Digital Music Converters
This Program Helps You Convert & Share Music From Spotify
Miniature Music Player Features
Spotify Rolls Out the Miniplayer for Desktop Platforms
AI Music Generators
Riff Produces Royalty-Free Music for Content Creators
On-the-Go Audio Workouts
Obé On the Go Supports Screen-Free Movement
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Sleep-Enhancing Mobile Apps
Munice's Miracle Night Uses Customized Audio to Enhance Sleep
Touchscreen Thermometer Apps
This App Lets Smartphones Take Body Temperature Readings
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Rewarding Dance Apps
Desperados Dance Club Brings the Uplifting Benefits of Movement to Gen Z
AI Relaxation Music
This Tool Gets to Know Your Tastes to Help Create a Soothing Environment
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Dedicated Mobile Fitness Apps
SilverSneakers GO Helps Older Consumers Stay Fit in 2024
GenAI-Powered Playlists
Amazon Music Maestro Turns Prompts into Entire Playlists
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Comprehensive Fitness Apps
Elevate Your Cozy Cardio with Strava: Beyond Fitness Tracking
Daily Music Playlists
Spotify Launches 'daylist' Recommendations for Music Throughout the Day
Content Creator-Friendly Music Libraries
RADAAR's Audio Library Can Enhance Content
AI-Powered Karaoke Apps
Mayk Launches an AI Karaoke Product Called popstarz.ai
Drag-and-Drop Task Apps
The 'Dayby' App Helps Users Get More Done in Their Daily Schedule
Mindful Sleep-Aid App Content
Spotify and Calm Join Forces to Bring Calming Content to the App
Educational Guitar Apps
Ubisoft is Bringing Rocksmith+ to iOS and Android on June 9th
AI Singing Tools
AI Singing Let's Anyone Become a Musician or Composer in a Few Simple Steps
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Live Radio Apps
Amp by Amazon is a Live Audio-Streaming Platform
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
AI Playlist Prompts
Spotify Users Can Turn Any Idea into a Playlist with a New AI Feature
Instrumental Music Creation Apps
ByteDance Creates the New Ripple App from Hummed Audio
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
Gamified Budgeting Apps
Bread Budgeting Makes Budgeting Fun By Integrating Challenges
Personalized AI Playlist Art
YouTube Music Launches the AI-Powered Playlist Cover Art Feature
AI Karaoke Apps
Wondera Lets Users Create Their Own AI Karaoke Voice
Pleasing Productivity Apps
Aime Takes a Holistic Approach to Productivity
Instant Customized AI Playlists
Knoiz Curates Personalized Mixes in a Matter of Seconds
Sleep-Inducing Music Features
The Balance App Introduces the Deep Sleep Feature
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
Creativity-Supporting Art Apps
The 'Blank' App Uses AI to Create Custom Art Based on Prompts
Joy-Infused Writing Support
InkJot is an App That Adds More Fun to the Writing Process
AI Melody-Making Tools
Lyrical Labs Offers AI Melodies for Inspiration or Content
Delightful Recurring Payment Apps
The 'm0nthly' App Offers Mindful Money Management
Nostalgic Hidden App Games
Spotify Presents the Hidden Eat this Playlist Game Inspired by Snake
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Personalized Meditation Sessions
Bliss Brain Can Curate Tailored Meditation Sessions
Streamlined Creative Work Apps
Nvidia Develops an All-in-one App with a Sleek Interface
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Supportive Sobriety Apps
'Sober' Guides Individuals on Their Sobriety Journey
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Sound Transforming Mobile Apps
The Outsidify App by Bastl Captures and Alters Sound on the Phone
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Seamless Music-Creation Tools
Klimper is Easy to Use for Seamless Track Creation
Collaborative Music Streaming Features
Spotify Jam Enables a Personalized Listening Experience
AI Meditation Apps
Cerebral AI Offers Soundscapes and Personal Meditations
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Progress-Tracking Gym Apps
GymTracker is The Ideal App For Independent Training
Comprehensive Festival Apps
Festivawl Consolidates Info for the Festivals You Attend in One Place
AI-Powered Workout Apps
FitMachine Uses AI to Improve Both Home and Gym Workouts
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Multi-Subject Learning Apps
Duolingo is Expected to Reveal Duolingo Music at Duocon 2023
Community-Oriented Audio Apps
The 'Waffly' Audio Platform Offers a Holistic Experience
Focus-Enhancing Soundscapes
Siestapp Uses White and Brown Noise to Soothe, Relax, or Boost Focus
All-in-One Song Writing Apps
Bunder Uses AI to Bring All-Things Song Writing into One Place
Comprehensive Mental Health Trackers
Mood Wise Tracks Mood, Sleep, Energy, and More
Music-App Podcast Expansions
YouTube Music is Adding Podcasts the the US Platform
Invitational Social App Expansions
The Bluesky App is Only Available by Invitation
Virtual Music Video Generators
Banger.Show Creates Beautiful Videos in Minutes
Meditative Sleep Apps
CalmAlma Blends Ancient Practices with Modern Technology
Musical Relationship Compatibility Testers
Lovebird Takes a Funky Approach to Relationship Testing
Comprehensive Healthcare Apps
'Kalory' Makes Calorie Tracking and Health Management Easier
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Collaborative Music Features
Apple Debuts SharePlay to Allow Passengers to Control the Car Music
Social Posting Musical Features
Instagram Allow Users to Add Music to Photo Carousels
Comprehensive Fitness Apps
JustLift Monitors and Tracks Fitness Goals
Personalized Mixology Apps
Sloshed Creates Cocktail Recipes Based on Ingredients You Have on Hand
Offline Streaming Music Playlists
Spotify Rolls Out its Offline Mix Feature as a Trial
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Social Platform Song Detection
Shazam is Broadening its Services to Identify Songs on Other Apps
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Gamified Martial Arts Apps
Martial Profile Offers a Personalized Fitness Journey
Soothing Soundscape Apps
Nuits Offers Personalized Soothing Audio Experiences
Musical BPM Calculators
BPM Finder is Perfect for DJs and Fitness Instructors
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease
Engaging Rap Trivia Games
Rap Trivia is a Fun Hip Hop Trivia Game
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
App-Assistive Concert Discoveries
Apple Added Concert Discovery Features to Its Music and Maps
Curated Music Discovery Playlists
Apple Music is Rolling Out the 'Discovery Station' Feature
Improv Scene Generators
Instant Improv Suggestions Bolsters Creativity for Performers
Drum Practice Tracker Apps
Drumbitious Helps Drummers Reach Their Full Musical Potential
Soothing White Noise Apps
Hum is a Subscription-free White Noise Generator for Relaxation or Focus