Spotify Vs Apple Music: Which Music-Streaming App to Use in 2024?

With the evolution of digital music-streaming apps, it is becoming harder every day to find a trusted one. As all the apps are identical and have minor changes that makes a big difference.

I have been using Spotify for a long time, but the hype about Apple Music once encouraged me to reconsider my choice. Because everywhere a contest was going on “Spotify Vs Apple Music,” to find the best music-streaming app to use in 2024. So, I too jumped into the show and did some research to find the best one.

Stay connected to learn about the differences between the two major music apps, and know what was my conclusion.

The choice for opting for any of these two music apps should be done with great research and by comparing all the features. Both of these apps have almost similar price plans with slight differences in features that will impact your decision.

Although there is a huge age gap between Spotify and Apple Music, the efficient and latest features of the latter are making the game tough. However, at this point, you cannot decide to use Apple Music, as there may be chances that Spotify will turn the table and lead the game, right?

For your convenience, I am explaining some main differences I found in my “Spotify vs Apple Music” search.

In the price war of Spotify Vs Apple Music, you will feel a lot of challenges while selecting any app because they both offer almost the same price plans. 

However, despite the similar prices, there is one feature that makes Spotify superior to Apple Music. This feature is the free version of  Spotify, with this version you can listen to unlimited songs but with the interruption of ads.

On the contrary, Apple Music does not offer any free tier, it gives you a paid version with all the premium features. While comparing the prices, both music apps provide identical price plans, each with its unique features.

Apple Music provides voice assistance in its plans so that you can connect it to Siri or Alexa, and command your favorite songs. But, at this point, Spotify scores a goal, by offering a free tier, and discounted prices for students, Spotify Duo, and Spotify Kids.

Plan	Spotify	Apple Music
Premium Individual	$10.99/month	$10.99/month
Premium Family	$16.99/month, up to 6 persons	$16.99/month, up to 6 persons
Premium Student	$5.99/month	$5.99/month
Premium Duo	$14.99/month	Not Available
Premium Mini	Approx. 0.13/day or 0.46/week	Not available
Free Tier	Yes, with ads display	No free version is available

If you pay keen attention to audio quality while listening to a song or selecting any music-streaming app, then my friend! Apple Music is a must-have app for you. As, when I researched the audio quality of both apps, I found Apple Music better than Spotify for many reasons.

Spotify offers 5 audio quality options at a different bit rate, ranging from 24 kbps to 160 kbps, all in Ogg Vorbis format. Whereas, Apple Music offers music in ALAC file format with a bit range of 16-bit/ 44.1 kHz to 24-bit/ 192 kHz. 

Moreover, I also found that Apple Music also integrates Dolby Atmos, Spatial audio, and lossless audio. So, all these features make Apple Music the best audio-quality music app.

Audio Quality	Spotify	Apple Music
Low	24 kbps	16-bit/ 44.1 KHz
High	320 kbps	24-bit/ 192 KHz

Spotify and Apple Music, both own an extensive list of music catalogs that you can listen to the whole day and night, but it will never end. Because it features songs and playlists from around the world in different languages and cultures.

However, if you are only a podcast and audiobooks enthusiast, then Spotify is the app you should download. It offers millions of podcasts and audiobooks of more than 15 hours in its new and also in all old versions. Apple has created a separate app for podcasts, which means accessing podcasts on Apple Music is not easy.

So, here Spotify earns a reward by offering more than 2.6 million podcasts with quick access. 

Spotify and Apple Music, both strive their best to provide you with the best music recommendation that suits your taste and mood. As both apps use hundreds of factors for song recommendations, you will not miss your favorite song now.

However, Spotify has a stronger algorithm that detects your song category and genre, you used to listen to and suggests songs by “Release Radar, Daily Mixes, AI-Dj, Discover Weekly, and much more.

On Apple Music, you will notice the features of Listen Now and Personal Radio Station for song recommendations.

So, Spotify won the music discovery section, by offering fast and various options.

Apple Music and Spotify, being user-friendly music-streaming apps provide you an option to use them on multiple devices. For example, you can use these apps on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and many other devices. However, both these apps are also available on a Web browser, so you can open and listen to your soundtracks wherever you want with easy access.

But, Spotify with the feature of Spotify Connect, allows extensive device connection options, such as Smart TVs, wireless speakers, car systems, smart watches, PlayStations, and much more. It is because Spotify is a specially designed music app, that can be used on all types of devices and operating systems.

Both the apps, Spotify and Apple Music have different interfaces that make it usable on different devices. The mobile app version of Spotify contains some glitches, which need to be fixed as soon as possible. Whereas, Apple Music works smoothly on all types of mobile devices.

If we talk about the desktop versions of both apps, then Spotify holds many useful features that bring it to the top, as compared to Apple Music. The desktop version of Spotify has better app performance and responsiveness, along with multiple device connection options.

Through my research on both apps, I noticed that some users are opting for Spotify, whereas others are downloading Apple Music, according to their personal preferences. Yes! It is the main factor in the selection of any app, your choice, and your preference.

Therefore, as I was already using Spotify and aware of its interface, I considered using it. However, both apps are amazing and hold specific properties. 

If you prefer high-quality audio, then Apple Music should be your choice. And, If you want an easy-to-use app, with more advanced music recommendations, and music-sharing options, then go for Spotify.