# MusicSmart - Liner Notes

> Song Credits & Music Knowledge

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1512195368](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1512195368)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1512195368`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Loop Apps LTDA
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (274 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2020-05-18
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/musicsmart-liner-notes/id1512195368)
- **Website:** [https://marcosatanaka.com/](https://marcosatanaka.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://marcosatanaka.com/privacy/music-smart.html](https://marcosatanaka.com/privacy/music-smart.html)

## Description

MusicSmart - Liner Notes is a Chrome extension that acts like IMDb for music. It instantly reveals credits and roles behind a track, pulling data from multiple sources. With Smart Sections and Roles/Instruments Insights, you can explore who wrote, produced, performed, and designed every song.

Navigate the catalog within the app, share tracks from Apple Music or Spotify, and even use Shazam to view liner notes for songs around you. Credits include Description, Songwriting, Performance, Marketing, Business, Visuals, Locations, and Instruments. Best of all, it’s free to use with no subscription required.

## Rankings

- #95,195 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise MusicSmart for adding liner notes and credits via Discogs and other databases, enhancing discovery of collaborators behind tracks. However, data gaps and inconsistent coverage, especially for classical/jazz, limit usefulness. A major issue is access being tied to having the album in your library, and recent updates/licensing reducing detail. Some reviewers question value for money. Overall, a strong concept with meaningful gaps that limit practical usefulness.

### Pros

- Provides liner notes, credits, and detailed metadata beyond Apple Music.
- Discogs and other databases integration broadens coverage and improves credit discovery.
- Helps users discover collaborators (artists, producers, engineers) behind tracks.
- Valuable companion to streaming apps, enhancing enjoyment of albums.
- Positive design/attention to detail; well-regarded concept.

### Cons

- Data is incomplete or inconsistent across albums, genres; many entries have minimal or no liner notes.
- Cannot view liner notes unless the album is in your Apple Music library.
- Recent updates/licensing restrictions reduced depth of liner notes and notes; content missing.
- Value-for-money concerns; many users feel it isn't worth the price.
- Occasional glitches or unstable data degrade reliability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1512195368)