Apple Music and Spotify are the two titans of the music streaming industry. I’ve been using both for years and I would like to talk about my experience.
Now, I’m a Spotify guy and yes, Spotify won this fight – barely, and absolutely because of my preference.
But we all have preferences, which is why I’ll cover several areas and explain whether you should choose Apple Music or Spotify based on the type of listener you are.
I will talk about the big factors like available content, the audio quality, value for money and available prices, but also dive into like social features, music discovery, and the user experience.
I believe that when discussed properly, these six factors give a clear image to anyone about the streaming service they should use. Let’s get moving with Apple Music vs Spotify now.
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Apple Music Vs Spotify: TL; DR
Overall, I think Spotify is better than Apple Music. Spotify has a more social experience and makes music discovery more entertaining. It also has a better non-musical catalog of podcasts and audiobooks. But this is just my opinion and I have to say that Apple Music is better if you have high-end equipment and value hi-res audio quality.
Apple Music or Spotify: Library Size & Depth
Winner: Spotify (no significant difference for music fans, but non-musical content takes the cake)
We have to say this first. Most streaming services – at least the big ones like Spotify or Apple Music or Tidal – have over 100 million songs. For the absolute majority of artists, you can only see the difference when you search for obscure releases, and maybe not even then. Let’s first cover the basic numbers.
| Feature | Apple Music | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| Total Number of Songs | Over 100 million | Over 100 million |
| Total Number of Podcasts | Not available on Apple Music (separate app) | 6 million |
| Total Number of Audiobooks | Not available on Apple Music (separate app) | 350,000 |
| Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Exclusive Content | Yes | Yes |
Both Spotify and Apple Music have 100+ million songs…
Both streaming services report hosting 100+ million songs. That’s a lot of music, and it’s hard to compare the catalogs manually.
The thing is, all of the official studio albums from all the remotely larger artists are on both platforms. I checked the King Crimson and Zappa selections, and both services had a lot to offer, despite the extent of both catalogs.
When I was checking Megadeth, for example, I noticed that Spotify had an obscure live album that Apple Music had yet to host. Does that make a difference? Not really…
Then, I looked at my Spotify library for songs that were once available but are now gone. One of them was “Don’t F*ck With Joe” by Blackwater Fever, which is still unavailable on Spotify, but also on Apple Music.
The other was the 2000 album “The Joy of Molybdenum” by King Crimson alumni Trey Gunn. It’s still unavailable on Spotify, but hey – it’s available on Apple Music. A little win there but again, hardly a dealbreaker.
Apple Music used to have a bunch of exclusives. That doesn’t seem to be the case that often anymore, but you’ll still find records like Lana Del Rey’s “Is This Happiness” exclusively on Apple Music and not Spotify.
Most albums I checked that were once Apple Music exclusives are now readily available on Spotify, though (stuff by big-leaguers like Drake and Taylor Swift).
Both platforms offer music videos and on-screen lyrics. The lyrics are alright, but I really don’t care about music videos that much.
The bottom line is that the coverage is very extensive both on Spotify and Apple Music. And for those obscure deep dives, I think YouTube is still unmatched there.
….but Spotify wins because of podcasts & audiobooks
I’ll just say that this is where Spotify wins. First of all, you have to download a separate app called Apple Podcasts to enjoy podcasts in the Apple ecosystem. And regardless of that, Spotify still practically doubles the number of shows and episodes available on Apple Music.
Beyond sheer numbers, Spotify is packed with exclusives, too. Podcast shows like “Sciense Vs” or “Unexplained Mysteries” or “Serial Killers” are Spotify Studios productions. And sure, Apple Music has its own exclusive radio hosts – I enjoy Zane Low, for example – but it’s not close to Spotify.
And yes, Joe Rogan is still signed to Spotify, but his show is no longer exclusive to Spotify, meaning you can watch it on Apple Podcasts or YouTube or wherever you get your shows.
Spotify has an even bigger advantage when it comes to audiobooks. All of its Premium plans include 15 hours of listening time from the over 350,000-title audiobook catalog. You can also purchase audiobook-only access for $9.99 per month.
15 hours of listening time isn’t a whole lot – two books in most cases, on average. And it doesn’t matter if you listen at double speed, Spotify will still count the running time at 1x speed.
But then again, Apple Music has no access to audiobooks. Once again, there is a separate app called Apple Books, but it only offers individual books and audiobooks for sale.
The Apple ecosystem requires many dedicated apps for different content types. Personally, I’m not into that. But there is one dedicated app we need to mention: Apple Music Classical.
As an Apple Music subscriber, you get free access to Classical, which is packed with over 5,000,000 classical music tracks. For fans of the genre, that could be the dealbreaker, but just know that the app is mobile-only.
As for offline listening and cloud storage…
All Apple Music subscriptions include iCloud Music Library storage for up to 100,000 songs (not including tracks you bought from the iTunes store or music videos) with files up to 200 MB in size at 256 kbps DRM-free AAC quality.
And yes, you can also use Apple Music to play your iTunes tracks or files from your computer.
Spotify, on the other hand, supports local files and allows you to download songs for full offline listening. There’s also the Offline Backup Playlist feature that grabs the recently-streamed songs from your Spotify cache and turns them into an offline playlist that you can access without an internet connection.
Overall, while the iCloud Music Library is a significant perk, Spotify wins over Apple Music when it comes to the music catalog, mainly thanks to the non-musical content.
But based on your preference, it could go the other way. Say you don’t care about podcasts or audiobooks but appreciate the iCloud Music Library storage. Apple Music would be your winner in that case.
Key points:
- • You get 100m+ songs on both platforms
- • Spotify has a significant lead if you’re after podcasts and audiobooks
- • Apple Music includes iCloud Music Library storage
Apple Music Vs Spotify: Sound Quality
Winner: Apple Music (has lossless, but Spotify files take less storage)
Apple Music has better audio quality than Spotify. Now, I will say also that a lot of users will not see the difference. It’s not possible simply because you need high-end gear to spot the details of the Hi-Res Lossless files.
Also, Spotify has a slight edge here because while Hi-Res is not available, its files are significantly smaller. Still, Apple Music also supports spatial audio, so it’s clear it wins this round. Just check out the table below for the Apple Music vs Spotify sound quality summary.
| Feature | Apple Music | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Streaming Quality | Up to 24-bit/192kHz (Lossless Audio) | Up to 320 kbps (Ogg Vorbis codec) |
| Supported Formats | AAC, ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) | AAC, Ogg Vorbis |
| Spatial Audio | Yes, with Dolby Atmos support | No |
| Hi-Res Audio | Available at no extra cost | Not yet available (Spotify HiFi delayed) |
| Default Quality on Wi-Fi | Streams at highest available quality | Adjusts automatically based on connection |
| Equalizer Options | Preset EQ options (iOS-only) | Fully customizable graphical EQ |
| Offline Playback Quality | Same as maximum streaming (24-bit/192kHz lossless) | Matches streamed quality, max 320 kbps |
| Sound Customization | Fixed audio quality presets | Adjustable quality options (Data Saver to Very High) |
| Device Optimization | Automatically optimizes for Apple devices (e.g., AirPods with Spatial Audio) | Compatible with all devices but no hardware optimization |
Apple Music dominates with Hi-Res Lossless and Spatial Audio…
The Hi-Res Lossless setting at Apple Music is a sight to behold. Spotify HiFi, on the other hand, has become a meme at this point. Initially announced in 2021, lossless audio is still not available on the world’s leading streaming platform.
So, Apple Music’s highest bitrate is 9,216 kbps. For comparison, CDs have a bitrate of 1,411 kbps. Spotify, though, sits at 320 kbps at the Very High setting.
Apple Music has three sound-quality options:
- • High (AAC 256 kbps)
- • Lossless (ALAC up to 24-bit/48 kHz)
- • Hi-Res Lossless (ALAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz)
Spotify has four settings here:
- • Low (128 kbps)
- • Normal (160 kbps)
- • High (256 kbps)
- • Very High (320 kbps Ogg Vorbis)
Apple Music also supports spatial audio for supported tracks. This means you will get a surround-sound experience straight through your headphones.
…but Spotify files are smaller + most people can’t see the difference in sound quality
I like to refer to this video from Abyss Headphones when it comes to audio-quality talk on streaming services. It shows a group of sound engineers using $30,000 worth of gear to test the differences between streaming platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify.
Sure, of the five platforms tested, Spotify was always ranked No. 4 or 5, while Apple Music usually scored No. 3 behind Qobuz and Tidal. But these guys—who are pros and use high-end gear most of us never will—still kind of struggled to spot any significant differences.
That’s why I say the difference in sound quality is not significant for most users here. For starters, you will likely need high-end headphones at the bare minimum. Apple Music itself even displays a message saying you will need a digital-to-analog converter to experience Hi-Res Lossless audio.
YouTube user behind the alias of AndrewSouthworth summed it up nicely in the comment section of the video I just mentioned, saying:
“If professional headphone engineers listening on a $30,000 headphone system struggle to pick Spotify apart from Apple Music or Qobuz, very few regular people probably can. Lossless audio seems silly in a world where the vast majority listen to music using AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones. Great for those with super hearing but a feature that most probably never notice.”
Personally, I can see the difference easily when listening to well-produced records, even when listening on my EarPods (EarPods, not AirPods). Apple Music hands out a more polished sound that makes it easier to differentiate the instruments and enjoy them individually. This is why I’m giving it a significant edge in this department.
And although Apple Music beats Spotify in terms of sound quality, Spotify does have a small advantage here because its files are smaller. This means the service is more reliable if your internet connection is spotty and that you can store more Spotify files locally because they are smaller.
Apple Music + Spotify file formats explained
There are three main file formats here. Let’s cover them all so you get an idea of what’s in the conversation.
- • AAC (Apple Music & Spotify, not hi-res): Short for Advanced Audio Coding, this format is a better-sounding alternative to MP3. Apple uses it for iTunes downloads and the lowest-setting streaming at Apple Music.
- • ALAC (Apple Music, hi-res): This is Apple’s in-house lossless audio format. It’s hi-res but requires half the space of WAV files. It’s focused on iOS and iTunes users but also works for Windows.
- • Ogg Vorbis (Spotify, not hi-res): The lossy file format used by Spotify. It’s better than traditional MP3 and on par with AAC. The format is open-source, meaning royalty-and-pattent-free, and takes about a third less space than MP3 files.
If you’re wondering why Spotify uses Ogg Vorbis, the answer is probably a combination of versatility, good performance with a lower bitrate, and the format’s royalty-free nature.
Key points:
- • Apple Music offers significantly higher audio quality but you need high-end gear to hear the difference
- • Spotify audio quality is far from subpar and the files are smaller
Spotify Vs Apple Music: Price
Winner: Apple Music (cheaper than Spotify + has a hidden yearly discount)
OK, at first glance, you may feel that Spotify wins because it has a free plan, while Apple Music doesn’t. I thought so, too, but hold your horses. First, here’s a summary table. Then, we talk.
| Apple Music | Spotify | |
| Free Plan | No | Yes |
| Individual | $10.99/month | $11.99/month |
| Student Price | $5.99/month | $5.99/month |
| Duo | N/A | $16.99/month, 2 users |
| Family | $16.99/month, 6 accounts | $19.99/month, 6 users |
| Annual Plan | $109/year [hidden] | N/A |
| Audiobook-Only Plan | N/A | $9.99 |
Apple Music has no free plan, Spotify does
Spotify gets the early lead to Apple Music because it has a free plan. The Spotify Free plan offers the same library of 100+ million songs you get with Premium – on any device – but with limitations.
There are ads, you can’t listen offline, you can’t choose the order of the songs you play (you can select one song to play, but the next one is chosen randomly), and the maximum sound quality is just 160 kbps on mobile and an even lower 128 kbps on desktop.
Apple Music does not offer a free plan. Yes, you can download the app and listen to radio stations (geo-restrictions apply, though), but that’s it.
So does the Spotify Free plan even make sense over Apple Music? Well, here’s an interesting situation I found on Reddit. Back when the Joe Rogan podcast was exclusively on Spotify, one user didn’t want to leave Spotify because of the JRE but wanted the superior audio of Apple Music.
The solution – go to Apple Music and take the Spotify Free plan for podcasts. You don’t care about skipping tracks when it comes to Spotify, the 160 kbps audio quality is more than enough, and there are ads within most podcasts anyway, even for premium users. Win-win.
Spotify also has more pricing options than Apple Music…
Both Apple Music and Spotify have Individual plans and Family packages for up to six users on one account. Both services also offer Student discounts.
Spotify has more flexibility here, though, because it also has a Duo plan for two users on one account and an audiobook-only plan that grants access to 15 hours of monthly listening time from the platform’s library of 350,000+ audiobooks.
Note that the Spotify Premium plan also grants 15 hours of monthly audiobook listening time, which is equivalent to two books in most cases.
Just know that listening speed does not matter. As verified by Spotify, if you listen to 10 hours of audiobooks at 2x speed, it will still count as 10 hours of listening time, even though it took 5 hours.
So far, Spotify has the lead.
…but Apple Music is cheaper and has an 18% yearly discount [hidden]
However, Apple Music takes over now! First of all, Apple Music’s $10.99 monthly Individual plan is a dollar cheaper than the $11.99 Spotify Premium Individual plan. The Student plan costs $5.99 on both platforms, but the Family plan is $3 cheaper on Apple Music – $16.99 monthly compared to the $19.99 Spotify charges.
You might say a dollar doesn’t make a difference but Apple Music actually has a yearly subscription plan priced at $109. That’s about $9 per month – $3 less than Spotify, and you get better audio quality with Apple Music…
It’s just that Apple Music’s annual plan is kind of hidden for some reason. It’s not advertised on the site, and you have to dig a bit to find it – but it’s there.
To find the Apple Music Annual Plan, open the Apple Music mobile app, tap your profile icon at the top-right corner, tap “Manage Subscription,” then “See All Plans,” and select the “Individual” yearly option.
Or, on your Macbook, open the App Store, click your name or profile icon in the lower left corner, select “Account Settings” in the upper right corner, sign in with your Apple ID if asked, scroll down to the “Manage” section, click the “Manage” button next to “Subscriptions”, and select the yearly Individual plan.
Spotify has no annual plan, even a hidden one.
The bottom line is that Apple Music is better than Spotify in terms of pricing because while it has fewer plans and no Free tier, it’s cheaper and offers a yearly discount.
Key points:
- • Apple Music wins because it’s cheaper and has a yearly plan
- • Spotify has more flexibility because it offers a Duo plan
- • Spotify has a Free plan, Apple Music does not
Playlists and Music Discovery
Winner: Tie (Apple Music has more human curation, but Spotify has more features)
I think both Apple Music and Spotify are excellent for music discovery. Their approaches are different, and while Spotify has many bells and whistles to keep musical discovery fun, Apple Music has solid fundamentals, with more human curation and actual radio stations.
| Feature | Apple Music | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| Curated Playlists | Human-curated playlists, tailored by genre, mood, and activity | A mix of human-curated and algorithmically generated playlists |
| Personalized Playlists | “Favorites Mix”, “Chill Mix”, “Get Up Mix”, and “Replay” based on listening habits | “Discover Weekly”, “Release Radar”, “Daily Mixes”, “Daylist”, and more curated from algorithmic insights |
| Discovery Algorithms | Relies more on human curation with some algorithmic suggestions; slightly less aggressive in music recommendations | Highly advanced algorithms that adapt to individual listening patterns for accurate recommendations |
| Music Discovery Tools | Apple Music Radio, handpicked editorial highlights, and Spotlight on new artists | “Discover Weekly”, genre-based hubs, “Made for You” discovery channels |
| Yearly Wrap-Up | “Replay” gives a yearly overview of top songs and favorites plus exclusive artist spotlights | Spotify Wrapped with year-end stats and data visualizations |
| Radio Stations | Live-streaming radio like Beats 1 and station-style playlists | Algorithmic radio options based on a specific song, artist, or genre |
Apple Music has a fantastic algorithm and more human curation…
I’ve seen people saying that Apple Music blows Spotify out of the water in terms of suggestions and discovery algorithms. I can’t quite agree but I do agree that the Apple Music algorithm is fantastic.
The Discovery Station always provided me with high-quality offerings, although I prefer Spotify’s approach of rolling out an entire playlist over Apple Music’s radio-like approach.
Speaking of which, radio! Apple Music still has actual, human-curated radio stations with human DJs. Spotify has removed its radio feature in the past decade.
Apple Music 1 broadcasts music mixed by DJs in real-time. Apple Music also has genre-focused radio stations such as classic rock, jazz, and Top 40 hits, plus an eclectic mix of non-music stations like BBC News and ESPN.
…but Spotify knows how to keep musical discovery fun
Spotify has so many features that prompt you to discover.
There’s the Discover Weekly playlist of new suggestions every Monday, a bunch of Made For You playlists revolving around your habits, and even the Daylist, which gives you a list of 50 new tracks four times in 24 hours based on your preference for that time of the day (and a silly AI-generated playlist name, too).
When it comes to the quality of suggestions, I’ve seen people complain that the algorithm can get repetitive. I agree in one regard: the songs Spotify plays once the current album or playlist ends.
Sure, some things tend to repeat in Discover Weekly and Daylist suggestions, but that’s rarely more than 20% of playlists that are updated weekly or daily.
Spotify is dabbling with AI, too, and there’s now the Spotify AI Playlist feature that lets you ask an AI chatbot to generate a playlist based on your description. There’s also the Spotify DJ, which is a radio station generated based on your listening habits, even featuring AI radio hosts.
I’ve been using Spotify for over a decade, and while I get some complaints, I really don’t see Spotify’s algorithm as problematic. It gave me plenty of quality suggestions over the years.
Spotify Wrapped vs Apple Music Replay
Looking at all the fuss around Spotify Wrapped 2024, it’s clear that yearly wrap-up features are a big deal for music fans.
Spotify is a trailblazer here. Spotify Wrapped is one of the very few features on all streaming services that users are emotionally attached to and anticipate so eagerly. Sure, Spotify dropped the ball in 2024, but the impact remains.
Apple Music has its version of Wrapped called Replay, offering similar year-end highlights and stats. It’s fun, and I’m glad it’s available.
Key points:
- • Apple Music is more about human curation and has traditional radio stations
- • Spotify has more discovery-related features
Social Features and Community
Winner: Spotify (lots of social features vs. bare basics at Apple Music)
Spotify has the edge over most streaming services when it comes to social features – and especially over Apple Music. A glance at both platforms makes it clear Spotify has a social media vibe while Apple Music looks like a traditional music player. Which one is better for you is a matter of preference.
| Feature | Apple Music | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sharing Options | Share playlists via AirDrop, messages, or links | Share playlists via links, QR codes, and social media |
| Collaborative Playlists | Yes | Yes |
| User Profiles | Allows following friends and viewing their shared playlists | Follow friends, view real-time listening activity, and shared playlists |
| Community Engagement | Focuses more on individual curation and artist connections | Strong focus on community interaction with features like listening activity feeds |
| Unique Social Features | N/A | Spotify Jam (real-time listening with friends globally), Spotify Blend |
| Listening Activity Feed | Not available | Displays what friends are currently streaming in a live feed |
| Group Listening | Not supported | Group Sessions for synchronized streaming with others |
| Social Media Integration | Limited sharing to external platforms | Seamless integration with platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat for sharing music moments |
| Private Listening Mode | Toggle available to hide playback from shared playlists | “Private Session” mode to keep listening activity discreet |
| Community Playlists | No public community playlist option | Allows users to contribute to shared playlists in public or private groups |
Apple Music has collaborative playlists and that’s about it…
There’s really not a lot to talk about here. Apple Music allows you to share links to content using links, messages, or AirDrop and create collaborative playlists with friends. You can also follow friends on the platform.
The platform is backed by the massive Apple discussion board and a subreddit of over 200,000 people. The community is absolutely there for discussion, but when it comes to specific social features, they’re kind of slim.
…while Spotify lets you party with friends and celebrities
Spotify goes way beyond collaborative playlists, which are an option, of course. You can share content on just about any platform you can imagine, first of all.
Then, there’s the Spotify Jam, a listening party where everyone listens to the same songs at once. There’s also Spotify Blend, which auto-generates a playlist that blends the tastes of several people into a single one—you can even make one with a select group of famous people.
You can follow your friends on Spotify just like on Apple Music, but you can also view their listening activities and shared playlists.
The Spotify Community Forum is teeming with activity and even lets users submit suggestions for public debate and voting. The Spotify subreddit has over 2.5 million members, and there are even additional subreddits like r/TrueSpotify that might be even better.
Spotify operates much more like a social network than Apple Music, and it easily wins this round.
Key points:
- • Social features are secondary for Apple Music but you can still follow your friends and make collaborative playlists
- • Spotify has the best social features of any streaming service
User Experience and Ease of Use
Winner: Tie (Spotify has a social media vibe with engaging content; Apple Music is like an elegant traditional music player that lets you focus on the music. It’s your call on what you prefer.)
I’m calling this one a tie because both apps are streamlined and easy to use but so different that personal preference is key.
Spotify has more of a social-feed vibe, with stuff always happening on the front page to draw your attention. Apple Music, though, is like a classic media player with fewer distractions.
| Feature | Apple Music | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| Interface Design | Clean and minimalist interface with a focus on listening to the music | Intuitive and modern design with an emphasis on usability and exploration |
| Navigation | Tab based with help of search | Search bar with intuitive buttons and sections |
| Customization Options | Limited customization; playlists and library organization are user-controlled | Easy-to-navigate layout with clearly defined sections and quick-access menus |
| Search Functionality | Effective search with integrated lyrics-based search for songs | Best optimized for the Apple ecosystem with seamless syncing across Apple devices |
| Cross-Platform Compatibility | Best optimized for the Apple ecosystem, seamless syncing across Apple devices | Broad compatibility across various platforms, including smart TVs, gaming consoles, and voice assistants |
| Number of Available Countries | Over 165 countries | Over 180 countries |
| Ways to Sign Up | Apple ID required; can sign up via iOS devices, Mac, or web | Email, Facebook, Google, or Apple ID; sign up via app or web |
| Available Apps | iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and CarPlay | Effective search with an integrated lyrics-based search for songs |
Apple Music is elegant and all about the music
When I listen to music on Apple Music, I tend to focus more on what I’m hearing. The design is minimalist with very few distractions. When you play an album, you’ll find suggestions if you scroll down but the bulk of the page is reserved for the songs – just like a classic audio player.
Interestingly enough, Apple Music still offers more info on music than Spotify. I was listening to Opeth’s “Last Will and Testament” and you can expand the text below the album’s title and read frontman Mikael Akerfeldt’s full commentary on the story behind the record’s concept.
That’s why I see Apple Music as a better option for someone who enjoys longer, more focused listening sessions.
Spotify is super-intuitive, with exciting content (or distractions) on every corner
But Spotify, this thing is smooth. Apple Music is just not as intuitive – it’s more tab based where roaming the platform doesn’t feel as comfortable as going around Spotify. Again, it’s kind of like putting on a vinyl on an old record player and leaving it be.
Spotify has fun stuff around every corner and it usually loads faster than Apple Music for me. Then again, it’s easier to get more distracted here and just wander around aimlessly.
It’s easier to sign up for Spotify + it’s available in more countries (for what it’s worth)
I’ve seen these two used as significant points for some comparisons of Apple Music and Spotify, but I don’t see them as that relevant.
So, Spotify is available in about a dozen more countries but we’re looking at well over 150 countries for both services here. You can use the limited-market-count argument against Qobuz, but with these two, the difference is sort of insignificant.
Then there’s the ease of sign-up. Apple Music requires an Apple ID. With Spotify, you can just sign up with your Google or Facebook account and be on your way. But I don’t see this as a major advantage either.
Spotify Connect is highly convenient, too…
The Spotify Connect feature allows you to connect your Spotify player to any speakers in your surroundings. Say you’re using your Spotify mobile app. Well, you can use the app on your phone to play the music on your laptop or your external Bluetooth speakers.
Just know that when you first make the connection, all the devices need to be on the same WiFi connection, as per Spotify.
Key points:
- • Apple Music is cleaner (some call it sterile and corporate)
- • Spotify has more of a social-feed type of vibe (some say it’s distracting and not focused on music)
- • Spotify Connect allows you to connect to remote speakers straight from your app wirelessly
Apple Music vs Spotify: Final Winner Declared
For years, Spotify held the top spot as the world’s leading online music streaming service. In my humble opinion, it still has it. So first of all, I am saying that Spotify is better than Apple Music – for me.
For you, though, we have to know: a) the quality of your audio equipment and how much you value Hi-Res files (go Apple Music), b) how much you care about podcasts and audiobooks (go Spotify), c) how much you care about social features (go Spotify), d) which design you prefer, and e) if saving up to $3 per month with Apple Music makes a significant difference.
Have a look at the summary table below. Also, both services offer a month-long trial so you can check them out yourself and see which one suits you best. Maybe that’s the top solution.
 |  | |
| Music Library | 88 | 95 |
| Sound Quality | 93 | 78 |
| Pricing | 91 | 83 |
| Playlists + Music Discovery | 90 | 90 |
| Social Features + Community | 75 | 95 |
| User Experience + Ease of Use | 90 | 90 |
| Final Score | 87.8 | 88.5 |
How to Transfer Playlists Between Spotify and Apple Music
If this guide led you to leave Spotify for Apple Music or go the other way around – cancel Apple Music and go to Spotify – don’t forget your playlists!
When people compare streaming services, they often want to make a switch but then choose not to because of their playlists. That’s the foundation of our service as we allow you to share, move, backup, and sync playlists between different platforms.
Anyway, this is how to transfer playlists from Apple Music to Spotify or the other way around with Tune My Music.
- 1. Visit the Tune My Music Transfer page.
- 2. Select Spotify or Apple Music as the source (they are the first two options).
- 3. Select to load the playlist from your Spotify or Apple Music account or use the playlist URL. You will be asked to log in to your account here if you haven’t done it already.
- 4. Grant Tune My Music the requested permission.
- 5. Select the playlist you wish to transfer and click the “Choose Destination” button.
- 6. Set Spotify or Apple Music as the destination. Log in to your account at the target platform and grant permissions if asked.
- 7. Click “Start Transfer” – and that’s a wrap!
You can transfer up to 500 songs for free or check out the subscription plan for more.
You can use Tune My Music to share and transfer your music library, keep the playlist update and synced across multiple music platforms, and more. For more content like this, check out the comparison articles on our blog. Cheers, guys!
