The fast-paced technological advancement has completely changed the way we find and listen to music. Music streaming platforms have come to replace cassettes and have made life easier for music lovers. In this article, I'll tell you about the best music streaming apps for iPhone!
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Spotify
Spotify is one of the most popular platforms to stream music and listen to podcasts from all over the world. The app enables you to search for your favorite songs and artists, and suggests music based on your listening habits. These suggestions can provide you with a personalized experience and help you find your new favorite song.
Browsing And Daily Mix
If you're new to Spotify and don't have past streaming history, you can start browsing according to countries, genres, rankings, audience favorites, and more. Don't worry, Spotify will help you find the right music for your personality type, mood, situation, and activity.
Then, Spotify will compile mixtape playlists, called your Daily Mix. Your Daily Mix automatically assembles your favorite artists and songs in one place.
How Do You Want To Listen?
Spotify also lets you decide how you want to listen. You can play music in a randomized order through shuffle or hand-curate a playlist, where you can include songs to fit the perfect moment or mood. You can share your playlist with friends and family, and even access those compiled by your friends, fellow fans, or Spotify itself. Looking to make a joint playlist? The app allows you to create collaborative playlists, so both you and your friend have equal access and control.
Download Songs
You can download your favorite songs, playlists, and podcasts to listen even in offline mode. Along with podcasts and recorded songs, Spotify also offers great live performance videos of popular concerts and stand-up shows. There's a range of diverse options to choose from, no matter your preferences.
Spotify Premium
Finally, Spotify has strong sound quality for both music and podcasts. If you purchase Spotify Premium, you can enjoy your tunes without annoying advertisement breaks, thereby maximizing your experience. If you don't want to pay for premium, don't worry! You can download the app for free and listen to your heart's content… with the occasional ad.
Apple Music
If you have an iOS device and want to listen to music, but don't want to search, download, and set up a new app on your phone, don't get upset. Apple Music has got you covered. The app is already integrated into iOS Music by default, so there's no need to download it separately.
Even if you don't have an iOS device, you can still stream music through Apple Music. Go ahead and download the app from the Play Store.
Browse
Apple Music not only allows you to search for your favorite artists and songs, but it also provides you with the “Browse” tool, so you can discover new and unknown-to-you music. Under the “Browse” tab, you can find new and popular music, as well as music categorized by genre, country, artist, and more.
For example, each day the app uploads a “Top 100” playlist. Here, you can find the Top 100 songs that are popular worldwide. Looking for the Top 100 in a specific country like the US? Apple Music has that to! You can find songs that are popular in countries like Spain, Brazil, and Nigeria.
Playlists
While the app compiles a custom playlist based on your listening history, it also enables you to hand-craft playlists. Apple Music even takes the experience of streaming music one step further by allowing you to share your favorite playlists with your friends and bring great music into their lives too.
Apple Music 1
The app provides you with unlimited access to Apple Music 1. Apple Music 1 is a 24/7 internet radio station that streams DJs' tracks and live performances from all around the world.
The app provides you with a schedule of the upcoming concerts and events, which you can follow from wherever you are. If you ever miss a live performance, the app provides a high quality recording of the event, be it a popular concert or an interview with your favorite DJ.
The app assembles all of these recordings under the “Radio” tab, which is a well-structured, easily navigable, and elegantly designed interface that makes your experience with Apple Music unique and memorable.
SoundCloud
This platform has very similar features to those found on Spotify, but SoundCloud is more than just a streaming service. This app enables emerging and established artists to upload their music to receive immediate access to a global network of listeners.
Be Among The First Listeners
Consequently, the app allows the listeners to be the first to find out about a specific song, as SoundCloud is often where the tune is initially released. Isn’t it cool to be one of the first listeners to a song that could become a global hit? Or imagine connecting with an emerging artist who later becomes a world-renowned pop star. Yes, you can connect with fellow listeners, as well as musicians. These connections help foster a strong community, so you can find opportunities for collaboration and networking.
Advantages For Artists And Listeners
Moreover, your likes, listens, and subscriptions to artists are not in vain. The platform converts them into tangible financial benefits which can be essential and life-changing, especially for emerging artists. Along with benefits for artists, the app also offers great advantages to the listeners through its easily navigable interface.
Range Of Content
SoundCloud provides a diverse and carefully compiled catalog of content. Here, you can find wide-ranging music including DJ sets, remixes, free types of music, podcasts, and live-performances. Like Spotify, SoundCloud assembles a list of suggested tracks based on your listening habits, related genres, and artists.
Chart Toppers
Moreover, the app provides charts which show the songs, artists, and podcasts that are the most popular among other users to help you understand global consumer trends. This can be extremely useful not only for listeners, but also for artists to create content that can meet community needs and expectations.
The charts, being a quantitative measure, are coupled with curators’ reviews, as a qualitative indicator, of the most popular tracks. By following the curators’ community, you can find songs, podcasts, and playlists that have been welcomed by the general audience and could become your favorite too.
Now You're Streaming!
The great features found on both of these music streaming apps for iPhones make them a must-have for all the melophiles and rising artists. Now you just need to decide which one you prefer. To make this hard decision, go ahead and try both out. Which is your favorite? Give us your opinion in the comments below and thanks for reading!
