Apple Music VS Spotify - Which is better?

[Larajohn]

Which music streaming service is better, Apple Music or Spotify? I’m trying to decide between the two and would appreciate suggestions based on features, sound quality, playlists, and overall user experience.

 

[Daisyfrank]

Spotify is winning in terms of social sharing, podcasts, and the excellent AI-powered Discover Weekly algorithm. It also offers a free tier. Audiophiles prefer Apple Music, as the company provides lossless audio and Spatial Audio at a lower cost to high-end subscribers.

 

[Daryl_Dixon]

The better option really depends on whether you value playlists and discovery features (Spotify) or sound quality and the Apple ecosystem (Apple Music). Spotify is superior for music discovery, playlists, social sharing, and its more accurate recommendation system. Apple Music is superior if you care about high-quality audio, a clean interface, and deep integration with Apple devices.

 

[Kelseyleblanc]

Apple Music is more suitable when you are heavily using other Apple products, desire lossless audio, and are a fan of curated playlists. On the other hand, Spotify is more advantageous if you are into finding new music, engaging with friends through social features, and want to use a free, tier account. So, it is essentially a choice between whether one prefers to have better sound quality or to discover and share music.

 

[Colter]

Apple Music offers superior audio quality and seamless Apple ecosystem integration, while Spotify excels in music discovery, playlists, and a free ad-supported plan. The better choice depends on whether you prefer sound quality or personalized recommendations and flexibility.

 

[Smith]

Apple Music offers a smooth connection to Apple devices, improved audio quality for Apple users, and a bigger collection of music for exclusive releases, whereas Spotify is great with personalized playlists, social features, and a more user-friendly free tier. So, if you are heavily invested in Apple's ecosystem, Apple Music would be the best choice, but for playlists, discovery, and cross-platform usage, Spotify is the winner.