# Auto-Key | Music key detection

> Detect the musical key of any tune whether in the studio or on the go.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.auto\_key\_mobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.auto_key_mobile)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.auto_key_mobile`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Antares Audio Technologies
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 152,053
- **Rating:** 3.79 / 5 (408 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-01-24
- **First published:** 2021-11-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.auto_key_mobile)
- **Website:** [https://www.antarestech.com](https://www.antarestech.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.antarestech.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.antarestech.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Auto-Key is a powerful Chrome extension designed to instantly detect the musical key of any tune, whether you're in a professional studio setup or on the go. By capturing just a few seconds of audio—from speakers, acoustic instruments, or vocals—it accurately identifies the most likely musical key along with the diatonic key. This feature ensures musicians and producers can quickly determine key information without interrupting their workflow.

Additionally, Auto-Key offers seamless integration by allowing users to share and sync detected keys directly with their Auto-Tune sessions on computer DAWs. Developed by Antares Audio Technologies, the pioneers behind Auto-Tune®, this tool brings professional-grade key detection to your browser, enhancing creativity and efficiency in music production.

## Rankings

- #181,493 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for fast, powerful key detection and usefulness when it works. However, repeated issues across reviews include inaccurate results (often Cm or Cminor), mandatory account creation with login/exiting frustrations, and password reset problems. Additionally, some users report the key changing for the same song. Limited cross-device availability worsens satisfaction, leading many to abandon the app despite its potential.

### Pros

- Accurate key detection (praised when it works)
- Fast key capture / takes only seconds
- Helpful for identifying a song's key when unsure
- Generally strong performance when functioning

### Cons

- Inaccurate key detection (frequently wrong, e.g., returns Cm or Cminor)
- Mandatory account creation and difficulty exiting (hostageware vibe)
- Password reset/login problems (login failures, reset not working)
- Key instability / changes for the same song

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.auto_key_mobile)