For all you music lovers out there, apps such as Spotify and Apple Music are an all-time necessity. A common debate is which of these popular apps should you choose?
Don’t worry. We are here to help you solve your dilemma by providing you with a comparative study of the two apps based on various features.
With this article, you will be able to decide which of the two apps suits you more. We will be looking at subscription prices, recommendations, on-screen lyrics, and special features of Spotify and Apple Music. Our aim is to give you a better idea of which app fulfils your musical requirements better.
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Let’s now dive into figuring out which music app is better for you.
1. Subscription Prices
How much you pay for your music does play a big role in deciding which app to choose. Spotify has the option of a free account, which isn’t provided by Apple Music. However, you do get the option of a 3-month trial period with Apple Music.
With a free Spotify account, you can stream all music and podcasts available. You also get access to Daily Mix playlists. However, you can skip only 6 songs per hour and you can’t save songs for offline listening.
The paid Premium accounts on Spotify come with a 1-month trial period. The following 4 subscription plans are offered-
- Individual: With ad-free, offline music and podcast streaming, an Individual account comes at $9.99 per month.
- Duo: With the same benefits as an Individual account, a Duo account comes at $12.99 per month and up to 2 accounts can use it.
- Family: Similar to a Duo account, a Family account provides you with the option of having 6 accounts, with parental controls and access to Spotify Kids. This plan is offered at $14.99 per month.
- Student: In addition to the benefits provided by an Individual account, a Student account also provides you with access to Hulu and Showtime, all at just $4.99 per month.
Apple Music provides you with 3 subscription options, all of which have a 3-month trial period, as listed below-
- Individual: At $9.99 per month, this plan gives you access to offline listening, ad-free streaming, and exclusive access to the Apple Music library.
- Family: In addition to the benefits provided in the Individual plan, the Family plan comes at $14.99 per month and access is provided for up to 6 people. Each member will have a private account.
- Student: If you are a student, you can avail all the benefits provided in an Individual plan, at just $4.99 per month.
2. Content and Recommendations
While Apple Music has a bigger collection of music, Spotify has both music and podcasts. You can find over 700,000 podcasts on Spotify, but on the other hand, Apple Music makes deals with artists such as Taylor Swift for early content release.
Spotify creates multiple daily playlists based on your taste in music and provides you with amazing recommendations. With this feature, you can explore new artists and songs, and immediately fall in love with them!
Apple Music has recently launched a Listen Now feature, where you can find a whole list of song recommendations. These songs include recent hits and relatively unknown ones, providing you with a huge diversity of songs to choose from.
3. On-Screen Lyrics
Both Spotify and Apple Music have on-screen lyrics, which are displayed in karaoke-style so you can sing along without having to memorise lyrics. You can also search for songs based on their lyrics by typing it into the search bar.
If you want to skip to a particular line in the song you are listening to, you can just select that line from the on-screen lyrics. Honestly, these features are a godsend!
4. Special Features
Spotify is compatible with multiple voice assistants, such as Alexa, Google Assistant, and even Siri! However, Apple Music is only supported by Siri, so if you are heavily dependent on other voice assistants, Spotify probably wins the game.
Spotify also provides you with an equalizer, using which you can modify the sound of the music and podcasts you listen to, according to your tastes. On the other hand, Apple Music does not provide any such facilities.
In terms of sharing music with your friends and family, both apps allow you to share songs on most social media platforms. These include, but are not limited to Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. With Spotify, you can also share songs, playlists, and podcasts using Spotify Codes, which makes the process faster. This feature also helps in getting your music more popular.
Spotify does have another special feature that Apple Music lacks. You can create Collaborative Playlists on Spotify, which is perfect for a weekend dance party.
There is no doubt that both Spotify and Apple Music are great apps to listen to music from. They have their own pros and cons, and with this article, we are sure you can make your choice based on your needs.
