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Apple Music

Apple's music streaming service with lossless audio, Dolby Atmos and apps for Android and Windows too.

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About Apple Music

Apple Music is Apple's subscription streaming service and the main rival to Spotify. It offers a catalogue of over 100 million songs, with lossless audio and Spatial Audio in Dolby Atmos included at no extra cost, curated and algorithmic playlists, live radio stations, time-synced lyrics and sing-along features, and the separate Apple Music Classical app included with the subscription. It integrates deeply with iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, HomePod, Apple TV and CarPlay, and can merge streaming with your own uploaded or purchased library. There is no free ad-supported tier: after a free trial you pay for an Individual, Family or Student plan, and it is also part of the Apple One bundle. Android, Windows and web apps exist, but they lag behind the experience on Apple's own devices, and its recommendations are generally seen as weaker than Spotify's. It runs on iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, the web and many smart TVs and speakers.

Best for: Apple device owners who want lossless and Dolby Atmos without paying extra.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Lossless and Spatial Audio included at no extra cost
  • Apple Music Classical app included
  • Deep integration with Apple devices and CarPlay

Why people leave

  • No free ad-supported tier
  • Android and Windows apps are less polished
  • Recommendations are weaker than Spotify's

Top Apple Music alternatives

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  1. 1Spotify logo
    Spotify

    Better recommendations, a free tier and the widest device support.

    66.5
  2. 2Qobuz logo
    Qobuz

    Higher-resolution streaming plus albums you can buy and keep.

    59.6
  3. 3Amazon Music logo
    Amazon Music

    Lossless included with Amazon Music Unlimited, with Alexa integration.

    55.3
  4. 4IDAGIO logo
    IDAGIO

    Specialist classical service with search built around works and performers.

    53.6
  5. 5TIDAL logo
    TIDAL

    Hi-res FLAC up to 24-bit/192kHz and a strong focus on audio quality.

    52.1

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Apple Music: common questions

Is Apple Music free?

No, Apple Music is a paid product. Individual price: $11.99/month (checked on Apple Music's own site).

Is Apple Music open source?

No, Apple Music is not open source.

What platforms does Apple Music run on?

Apple Music is available for iOS, macOS, Android, Windows and Web.

What are the best alternatives to Apple Music?

The highest-ranked Apple Music alternatives right now are Spotify, Qobuz and Amazon Music. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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