Spotify vs apple music

Spotify is overall the best platform with a large library of online music and podcasts compatible with android, ios, windows and mac. While apple music is also an audio streaming app available for apple devices, android and windows but perfectly made for apple ecosystem. Spotify offers both free and premium subscription while apple music is a paid service. Below is the detailed difference.

Spotify

• Has a completely free version that Apple Music simply does not offer.

• Better personalisation and music discovery with Discover Weekly and Daily Mixes.

• Stronger and more comprehensive podcast support.

• Works on a much wider range of devices without any restrictions.

• Spotify Jam and collaborative playlist features are more social and fun.

• AI powered features.

• Larger and more active global community.

• Spotify Wrapped is one of the most loved and shared features in all of streaming.

Apple music

• Lossless and Dolby Atmos spatial audio available on all plans.

• Human curated playlists feel more personal and carefully put together.

• Seamless and deep integration with all Apple devices and ecosystem.

• Slightly larger catalogue with over 100 million songs.

• Better value if you are already paying for Apple One bundle.

• Music videos available directly within the app.

• iTunes library integration lets you access music you already own.

Apple music and spotify comparison table

Which one should you choose?

Choose spotify if you want to discover new songs, playlists, social sharing and cross platform features.

Choose apple music if you want apple devices integration and well optimised apple ecosystem and high quality songs.