Changelog & Release Notes

📅 October 2026 🚀 Current Major Release: v1.9 ⚖️ Open Source (GPLv3)

Explore the continuous evolution of SongFlip. Here you'll find structured summaries of our major milestones, platform additions, performance enhancements, and ecosystem features.

v1.9.0 – Listen & Flip Music Recognition, Offline Club Mode, Qobuz & Beatport

Version 1.9 expands SongFlip from an instant link redirector into an all-in-one music companion for on the go — featuring built-in ambient music recognition, offline fingerprint queuing for clubs and festivals, and new audiophile platforms.

Listen & Flip (In-App Music Recognition): Identify music playing around you in bars, clubs, or on the radio directly inside SongFlip. Recognized tracks are automatically matched to your preferred streaming player and saved to your history — intentionally without disruptive auto-play interrupting the moment.
Offline Club Mode: No signal in a basement club, festival, or airplane? SongFlip captures the audio fingerprint offline and automatically resolves the song into your history as soon as your connection returns.
Qobuz & Beatport Support: Full support for Qobuz as both source and Hi-Res target player, plus automatic link recognition and conversion for Beatport tracks.
Manual Match Correction & History Filters: Use the "Wrong song?" menu action in your history to pick from up to 5 alternative versions (e.g., studio original vs. live or remix). New instant filter chips let you switch between All, Favorites, and Identified (🎙️) tracks.
Next-Gen Database Engine & 34+ Languages: Migrated local persistence to a high-speed SQLDelight database with smart deduplication and expanded native in-app localization to over 34 languages.

v1.8.0 – Large Playlists (Up to 200 Tracks), M3U8/CSV Export, Direct Song Search & Favorites

Version 1.8.0 turns SongFlip into your complete cross-platform music hub: transfer large playlists of up to 200 songs across TIDAL, Deezer, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music, export tracklists as M3U8 or CSV files, search songs directly in the app, and save your favorites permanently – 100% login-free and ad-free.

Large Playlists up to 200 Songs & TIDAL/Deezer Transfers: Convert extensive playlists of up to 200 tracks reliably across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TIDAL, and Deezer – complete with automatic duplicate cleaning and full tracklist views.
M3U8 & CSV Playlist File Export: Save and share converted playlists directly as universal M3U8 playlist files or CSV spreadsheets – ideal for desktop media players, hi-fi setups, or backing up your music collection.
Direct In-App Song Search & Match Refinement: Search for any song directly inside SongFlip, easily pick alternative recordings, live versions, or remixes when needed, and launch playback in your favorite music app with a single tap.
SoundCloud Target Player & Quick App Switching: Set SoundCloud as your default destination player for shared links and searches, or switch between your installed music apps right from the main card.
Permanent Listening History & 1-Tap Favorites: Your converted songs and playlists stay saved permanently without expiring. Pin your favorite tracks and playlists with one tap, filter them instantly, and browse your collection even offline.
QR Code Music Sharing & Rich Social Previews: Share songs across devices in person via the built-in QR code generator and scanner, or send universal music links featuring rich cover and audio previews in messaging apps (now supporting 37 languages).

v1.7.0 – Easier Playlist Transfers, Flexible Player Choice & Instant History

Version 1.7.0 makes sharing and transferring full playlists even smoother: your music stays instantly accessible right on your home screen, you can flexibly choose your preferred player on the go, and jump back to recently played tracks with a single tap – 100% login-free and ad-free.

Transferred Playlists at a Glance: Converted playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music stay visible as cards on your home screen. Jump straight into playback in your favorite music app anytime without searching again.
Reliable Playlist Transfers: Complete playlists with up to 50 tracks are converted smoothly for your target service – even if you briefly minimize the app or switch tasks.
Flexible Player Choice: If you use multiple music apps, the new "Ask every time" option lets you choose which player to open for any shared song or podcast.
1-Tap Listening History: Access all your recently opened songs, albums, and playlists directly via the new history icon in the top navigation bar.
Smart App Sorting: Installed streaming services and popular free open-source players on your device are automatically prioritized at the top of your player selection list.
Faster Music Link Launch: Previously opened tracks and albums launch even faster in your preferred app, backed by a quick retry option when network connectivity is poor.

v1.6.0 – Full Podcast Support & Universal Web Audio Preview

Version 1.6.0 brings seamless podcast recognition and sharing across all major streaming apps, complete with embedded audio previews and instant redirect.

Full Podcast Integration: Open and convert podcast shows and individual episodes seamlessly between Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, YouTube Music, Deezer, and Amazon Music.
Universal Podcast Smart Links: Shared podcasts now feature a unified web preview with cover art, episode details, and direct browser audio playback.
Instant Show & Episode Matching: Automatic, accurate recognition of podcast titles, episode numbers, and publisher metadata without delay.
Pocket Casts & Apple Podcasts: Full native support for Pocket Casts and Apple Podcasts alongside existing music services.
Full Multilingual Experience: All new podcast features, smart landing pages, and sharing options fully translated across 31 languages.

v1.5.0 – Offline Resilience, YouTube Shorts & Smarter Music Matching

Version 1.5.0 introduces automatic offline buffering on the go, seamless conversion of YouTube Shorts, and enhanced music matching across all streaming platforms.

Offline Resilience & Auto-Resume: Open music links even with weak connectivity – SongFlip buffers requests automatically and redirects the moment you're back online.
YouTube Shorts & Social Music Links: Shared YouTube Shorts, clips, and messenger links are automatically recognized and opened as full songs in your favorite music player.
Direct Queue Playback: Shared playlists launch smoothly as active playback queues directly in your preferred music streaming app with 1 tap.
Smarter Music Matching & Diagnostics: Even higher accuracy when finding matching songs and albums, plus clear guidance for private or personalized playlists.
Full Multilingual Experience: All features, progress screens, and sharing options fully translated across 31 languages.

v1.4.0 – Universal Playlist Converter & Blazing-Fast Performance

Version 1.4.0 elevates music sharing to a whole new dimension: convert full playlists between streaming platforms seamlessly and share them with friends — with faster loading times and smooth conversions across all devices.

Universal Playlist Converter: Convert entire playlists (up to 50 tracks) from friends with 1 tap between Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Deezer, launching directly as active playback queues.
Playlist Web Sharing (/p/...): Share converted playlists as beautiful web links featuring tracklist previews and interactive play buttons — saved and accessible for friends for 90 days.
Playlist History & Cloud Acceleration: Converted playlists are automatically saved in history with track counters. Pre-cached tracks allow friends and listeners to play the same songs instantly without delay.
YouTube Shorts & Social Links: YouTube Shorts are automatically recognized and converted into full music tracks. Shared social and profile links are passed through smoothly to the original app.
Reliable Cross-Platform Synchronization: Unified and accurate link matching ensures songs are found equally fast and reliably on every device.

v1.3.0 – SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Shazam & Flexible Player Selection

Version 1.3.0 expands the streaming ecosystem to indie favorites, instant Shazam integration, and dynamic routing for users with multiple music apps.

SoundCloud & Bandcamp Integration: Full native support for independent tracks, underground releases, and audio platforms alongside mainstream services.
Instant Shazam Links: Identified songs open directly and reliably in your preferred music player without intermediate delays.
"Ask Every Time" Option: Switch between multiple music apps on the fly by choosing your desired destination player for each link.
Support for Free & Alternative Players: Automatic detection and prioritized selection of popular free music apps and alternative players.
Smart Content Guidance: Unsupported content types are clearly identified and forwarded directly to their original app.
Fail-Safe Fallback Routing: If a specific track isn't available on the destination service, the original music link opens seamlessly so you never miss a song.

v1.2.0 – Universal Smart Links, Global Cloud Cache & Instant Clipboard Access

Version 1.2.0 introduced universal smart links: share any song with friends so they can open it instantly in Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, or Amazon Music — including 30-second in-browser audio previews.

Universal Smart Links (songflip.link/s/...): Create universal share links for friends. Includes 30-second audio previews directly in the browser — 100% free of app installs, logins, or ads.
👉 View live demo: Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up (Flippage Preview)
Global Cloud Cache: Popular tracks are served instantly from a global cloud network. Shared music links open in milliseconds even with weak mobile connectivity.
Automatic Clipboard Detection: Copied music links are automatically detected when opening the app, offering prominent 1-tap playback and instant share link creation.
Universal Link Sanitizer: Automatically removes tracking and referral parameters from links shared via chat and social media for maximum privacy.
Dynamic Design & Quick Actions: Modern design that adapts to your device's styling, paired with handy quick-action shortcuts.

v1.1.0 – Blazing-Fast Matching, Song History & Direct App Launch

Version 1.1.0 delivered major performance boosts, persistent song history, and direct launches inside your installed music apps.

Smart Instant Matching: Previously opened tracks are remembered directly on your device, resolving in a fraction of a second without extra network lookups.
Integrated Song History: View, replay, copy, and manage your recently flipped songs anytime directly in the app.
Direct App Launch Without Browser Detours: Tracks in Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, and YouTube Music launch immediately inside installed apps without browser intermediate screens.
Offline Resilience: Instant forwarding when connectivity is lost, ensuring links open without waiting or timeout errors.
Interactive Testing Tool: Built-in test utility in settings to inspect metadata and verify conversions before sharing.

v1.0.0 – The Genesis: Seamless 0-Click Music Redirection

The foundation of SongFlip: The smart music app that automatically intercepts incoming music links and opens them directly in your preferred music player without intermediate clicks.

Seamless 0-Click Redirection: Automatic redirection of incoming links from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, and Amazon Music.
Quick Settings & Smart Pause: Pause redirection straight from your device's quick settings (15 min, 1 hr, or until tomorrow morning).
Full Album & Artist Discographies: Complete support for full albums, EPs, and artist profile links.
100% On-Device Privacy: 0 accounts, 0 logins, no registration requirement, 0 tracking of listening habits, and free GPLv3 open-source code.

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