Can I play Hitster without Spotify?

Yes. musicguessr lets you play Hitster cards using YouTube — completely free, no Spotify account or Premium subscription required. Just choose YouTube when starting the game.

How does musicguessr work with Hitster cards?

Open musicguessr in your browser, select a music service, then scan the QR code on any Hitster card with your phone camera. The matching track plays automatically in your browser.

Does musicguessr work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. musicguessr is a Progressive Web App optimised for iOS Safari and Android Chrome. It works directly in the browser — no app download required. You can also install it on your home screen.

Can I create my own Hitster-style music quiz?

Yes. Use the Create Deck page to build a custom music quiz from YouTube videos or an entire YouTube playlist. Share it with friends via a link or QR code — no account needed.

musicguessr is completely free and open source. YouTube playback requires no subscription. Spotify playback requires a Spotify Premium account. Apple Music playback requires an Apple Music subscription.

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Hitster companion app

Play Hitster
without Spotify

Scan QR codes from any Hitster card and hear the song instantly — on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Music. Free, open source, no app download.

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YouTube works for everyone · No login required

How it works

1
Choose a music service
Pick YouTube (free), Spotify, or Apple Music. You can't change mid-game.
2
Scan a Hitster card
Point your camera at the QR code on any Hitster card. The track is identified instantly.
3
Tap to play
Tap the overlay — the song starts playing in your browser. No app switching.
4
Guess the year
Listen to the track, debate with your team, then tap to reveal the answer.

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Works with your music service

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YouTube

Free · No login · Works everywhere

Free

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Spotify

Requires Premium subscription

Apple Music

Requires Apple Music subscription

Why musicguessr?

✓Play Hitster without a Spotify subscription
✓No app download — runs directly in your browser
✓Works on iPhone, Android, and desktop
✓Create and share custom decks from any YouTube video
✓Import entire YouTube playlists as a deck in one click
✓Free and open source — no ads, no tracking

Create your own music quiz

Build a custom Hitster-style deck from any YouTube videos or playlist. Share via a link or QR code — no account needed.

🎬Add YouTube videos one by one

📋Import an entire YouTube playlist

🔗Share via link or QR code

⏱Decks expire after 1 week – 1 year

Create a deck →

Common questions

Can I play Hitster without Spotify?: Yes. Choose YouTube when starting a game — it's free and works with no login. Spotify and Apple Music are also supported if you have a subscription.
Does it work on iPhone?: Yes. musicguessr is optimised for iOS Safari and Android Chrome. The camera scanner and YouTube player both work on mobile.
Do I need to download an app?: No. It runs entirely in your browser. You can optionally install it as a PWA from your browser menu for quick access.

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Play Hitsterwithout Spotify