Even if you do not own an Apple device, chances are that you have heard about Apple Music. As one of the top streaming platforms for music lovers, its fame has spread far and wide.
With access to more than a hundred million songs, Apple Music is a music-lover's paradise.
Of course, many people prefer Spotify for the obvious reason that it has a free plan, which is conspicuously absent from Apple Music. However, even with the paid subscription, it has over 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store.
Yep. Google Play. That means, Android users also love the app. So, what’s to like, and what leaves us feeling underwhelmed about this app? We’ll get to that in a moment.
Features of the Apple Music App
Importantly, the app has some incredible features that make it worth the extra effort. And, by extra effort, we mean the fact that there is no free plan.
That said, there is a lot to recommend about this app. Some key features include:
- Large music library
Apple Music boasts over 100 million songs; that is a lot of songs by any standard. It is one of the best places to listen to new releases and back collections of your favorite artists.
- Spatial audio
The spatial audio feature is one of the best things about Apple Music. Imagine being surrounded by a wall of harmony and rhythm. That is the effect you get with this music app. What’s more, the sound quality is out of this world.
No other music platform compares with Apple Music when it comes to the sound quality of the songs. That alone makes it highly recommended.
- Offline Listening
You can designate entire playlists for offline listening so that even if, heaven forbid, you are disconnected from the internet, you can still access your music.
- Live radio
Although Apple Music does not give users access to podcasts (and this is a major downside for us), you can tune in to live radio shows for an immersive music experience.
How to get Apple Music
If you have an Apple device, then Apple Music comes preinstalled. You don’t have to do anything, except choose your subscription plan.
If you are using a non-Apple device, however, you would need to specially download the app. For Android users, you can get Apple Music on the Google Play Store. You can also download it from the Microsoft app store if you want to listen via PC.
Oh, and we forgot to mention that you can listen to Apple Music across multiple platforms. Use one account on your phone, tablet, or PC and access your playlist with ease.
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Apple Music Alternatives
The one that comes to mind instantly is, of course, Spotify. In terms of the vastness of songs, Spotify compares favorably with Apple Music.
Spotify is also a subscription-based music platform, and their prices are similar. However, Spotify offers a free plan, which is missing from Apple Music’s offering. The thing is, with the free plan, be prepared to be interrupted every so often with ads.
Other alternatives include Deezer and SoundCloud, nevertheless, they can’t be considered alternatives. Mostly because Apple Music surpasses them all in sound quality.
Then there’s YouTube Music, which is also robust with a large music library. Probably because YouTube is filled with user-generated content, there are songs you wouldn’t find on other music streaming platforms.
In conclusion, if you are very much into music, and you don’t mind spending some money on subscription fees, then Apple Music is worth your time.
