

Yes, it has hi-res lossless, spatial audio albums, plus a new classical music app at no extra charge. The service runs second to Spotify in terms of subscribers, but surpasses its rival in one key respect.

Podcasts have begun to overshadow music in importanceīest for: People who want a solid all-around service, and especially for people who love to make, browse and share playlists for any scenario.ĭespite a small price increase in 2022, Apple Music is still able to offer a lot for the money, including 100 million tracks and boasting both iOS and Android compatibility.


When it comes to choosing a service, it's a close race between Spotify Premium and Apple Music, but Spotify still wins as the best music streaming service overall. The service has also ramped up its nonmusic content with a push toward podcasts, which indirectly led to folk-rock icon Neil Young removing his music from the service. It offers a number of curated music discovery services, including its Discover Weekly playlist, and is constantly implementing new ones, such as Stations and an AI DJ. Spotify is a pioneer in music streaming and is arguably the best-known service.
