Used primarily to identify songs, Shazam is a popular, essentially harmless app. It does allow users to share music discoveries via secondary social apps, but user-to-user interaction within the app is limited and not a cause for concern. With the ability to pull up lyrics and music videos, this app may display some content that parents would find objectionable.

While Shazam is not an app parents should worry too much about, it is important to talk with your child about the music they are listening to and to be aware of any violence or profanity that they are exposed to through their choices. Please refer to our relevant Parent’s Guide articles for more information.

"What's that song? Shazam will instantly identify music playing around you or in apps like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube & Snapchat. Discover concerts near you, song lyrics, videos & more. With tens of millions of daily users, Shazam is trusted by music lovers worldwide. Shazam has thousands of five star reviews and is a top rated music app. ""Sh...

To see Shazam: Find Music & Concerts in iTunes,  click here

See our parent’s guides to apps with:

• Profanity or Crude Humor
• Mature/Suggestive Themes
• Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References