Item: iSong Quiz
Rating: 79
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

79/100

iSong Quiz is a masterclass in utilizing your personal music library for gameplay. In an era where most trivia games are limited to curated online playlists, iSong Quiz pulls from the songs actually sitting on your device, making every quiz a highly personal trip down memory lane. The challenge lies in how well you know your own collection; it’s one thing to recognize a Top 40 hit, but another to identify a deep cut from an album you haven't listened to in years.

The interface is slick and fast-paced, emphasizing quick identification. The 'Hot Potato' and 'Time Attack' modes add a frantic energy that makes it a fantastic party game—just pass the phone around and see who has the best ear. While it depends heavily on the size of your music library, the implementation is seamless. It turns your music player into an interactive challenge and is a must-have for audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

Reviewed on: Thu Feb 19 2026

Dinsun Review

The idea of a quiz based on your own music library was brilliant in 2009. But let’s be honest: who actually owns local music files anymore? If you’re a dinosaur like me with a massive mp3 collection, this works. But even then, the game feels more like a utility than a game. The 'questions' are generated by the metadata of your files, so if your tags are messy, the game is broken.

There’s no production value here. No host, no flashy effects, just a progress bar and some buttons. It’s essentially a fancy way of shuffling your music with a pop quiz attached. It’s a relic of a very specific time in mobile history and hasn't evolved a bit. It’s barely a 'game' by modern standards.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Uses your own music library for a personal touch
Fast-paced trivia rounds
Lightweight app

Depends entirely on having a local music library
Zero presentation or flair
Metadata errors in music files ruin the experience

Technical Report

Performance: Requires permission to access media library. Can crash on extremely large libraries.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You have a massive local music library and want to test your knowledge of it.

Skip if: You use Spotify/Apple Music exclusively or want a trivia game with actual content.

Similar Games:

SongPop
Music Quiz (iOS built-in)

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 13
Playtime: 2 hours
Status: Played all modes

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

320744929

$5.99 4+★3.4 7 reviews

Author : Imesart S.a.r.l.

Pubish Date : Thu Jul 02 2009

Last Update Date : Wed Feb 04 2026

Support Languages : English, French, German

Genres :

Version 2.4.2Wed Feb 04 2026

This update includes minor stability and performance improvements.
NAME THOSE SONGS
You like listening to music? Then you'll love iSong Quiz! Listen to different songs and find how they are called or who are the artists playing them. For each song, potential answers will appear (higher difficulty levels show more potential answers). The faster you answer, the more points you get. If you don't know the correct answer, wait a bit and some potential answers will disappear. Master your musical knowledge and beat your high scores!
The songs come directly from your music library; they'll be good. In order to fully enjoy this quiz, you'll need at least 120 songs from at least 20 different artists loaded on your device.
Want to challenge a friend, try the multi players mode!
FEATURES
• Five game types:
- normal,
- unlimited (sudden death),
- find artist,
- find song,
- find artwork.
• Three levels of difficulty (up to 10 possible answers per question)
• Multiplayer mode (on the same device)
• A high score table and achievements
• An addictive challenge
UPDATES
Buy now and get free updates.
MISC
Feel free to contact us about any comment or suggestion you would have!
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
NAME THOSE SONGS
You like listening to music? Then you'll love iSong Quiz! Listen to different songs and find how they are called or who are the artists playing them. For each song, potential answers will appear (higher difficulty levels show more potential answers). The faster you answer, the more points you get. If you don't know the correct answer, wait a bit and some potential answers will disappear. Master your musical knowledge and beat your high scores!
The songs come directly from your music library; they'll be good. In order to fully enjoy this quiz, you'll need at least 120 songs from at least 20 different artists loaded on your device.
Want to challenge a friend, try the multi players mode!
FEATURES
• Five game types:
- normal,
- unlimited (sudden death),
- find artist,
- find song,
- find artwork.
• Three levels of difficulty (up to 10 possible answers per question)
• Multiplayer mode (on the same device)
• A high score table and achievements
• An addictive challenge
UPDATES
Buy now and get free updates.
MISC
Feel free to contact us about any comment or suggestion you would have!

Ratings & Reviews

3.4 out of 5 with 7 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

iSong Quiz transforms your music collection into an exciting trivia game. Using the songs on your device, the app generates dynamic quizzes that test your ability to name that tune, identify the artist, or guess the album in seconds. Compete against the clock or challenge friends in multiple game modes designed to test your musical recall. With a clean interface and deep integration with your iOS music library, iSong Quiz provides endless hours of entertainment for anyone who loves their music.

Features

Dynamic quizzes generated from your own music library

Multiple game modes including Time Attack and Survival

Fast-paced, intuitive gameplay

Social sharing for high scores and music discoveries

Tips

Speed is Key

The faster you answer, the more points you earn. Focus on recognizing the introductory beat or the first chord—waiting for the vocals will often result in a much lower score.

Gameplays

Game Modes

Choose 'Time Attack' to see how many songs you can name in 60 seconds, or 'Perfect' mode where a single wrong answer ends the game. Each mode tracks its own high score.

Q&A

The app primarily uses locally stored music (purchased or synced), but it also supports songs currently in your Apple Music library if they are downloaded.