Previously, standard-quality Apple Music tracks were 256kbps AAC files, the same format as tracks purchased from iTunes. Works with Siri on the HomePod/HomePod mini Apple Music 1 Radio Cloud music locker spatial audioĪvailable on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One Spotify Studios podcastsĪpple Music and Spotify both feature massive libraries, but Apple claims the advantage with " over 100 million" songs to Spotify's "over 80 million." The latter also includes around 2.6 million podcast titles, whereas there's an entirely separate Apple Podcasts (opens in new tab) service Apple Music therefore definitely has more pure music tracks in total. We also continue to add innovative features that make Apple Music the world’s best listening experience."Īn individual subscription to Apple Music costs: $10.99 / £10.99 / AU$12.99 per month.Īpple Music's student plan went up by $1 per month, so it's now $5.99 (£5.99 / AU$5.99), as opposed to Spotify's student plan, which is $4.99/month. You can find full instructions for this on the Apple support site (opens in new tab).Īpple has just increased its prices, and has commented that the new pricing structure is due to an "increase in licensing costs, and in turn, artists and songwriters will earn more for the streaming of their music. Note that signing up the Apple Music annual plan is a bit of an arcane process: you first need to sign up to a monthly plan, then switch to annual billing in the app or through your Apple device's account settings. It includes the Duo Mix playlist, an automatically produced set of tunes based on the users' listening habits. Spotify also offers a Premium Duo package, aimed at 2-person households. Premium comparison for the full rundown of differences. However, Spotify's free option will interrupt your listening with recorded ads, as well as ads within the app, while paying for the Premium tier will get rid of both.
The pricing for Spotify and Apple Music was very similar, with one big difference: the former offers a free starting tier.
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