Listening to music on your phone has evolved, perhaps not as dramatically as mobile photography, but the range of possibilities is still significant. 🎨 From music apps that played our mp3 files – crammed to the limit of internal and external memory, to today's state where the subscription model reigns supreme.
Depending on your age, ‘music app’ can evoke different associations, because not SO long ago it could simply refer to any program for playing audio files. 🎚️ This period was also an Eldorado for (naturally, not entirely legal) music downloading apps. Then, with the rapid development of the internet and its widespread mobile availability – YouTube became an inseparable musical companion outdoors, simultaneously nullifying any chances of listening to music in the background while doing other things on your phone (until the subscription option appeared).
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So what lies beneath the term 'music listening app' today, and most importantly, what will be the best choice for you? 🎩 The most popular options are, of course, available for both Android and iOS.
Spotify 🟢
This is certainly the undisputed leader among apps for listening to music offline for free. Since its market entry, it has revolutionized music listening and discovery. If you've slept through the last decade – Spotify is an app that streams music, so it's not a groundbreaking conclusion that you'll need a stable internet connection. However, as you'll quickly notice (and as the ads in the app subtly or not so subtly guide you towards) – true comfort begins after purchasing a subscription. With it, you get rid of interruptions in the form of the aforementioned ads, and you gain, among other things, the ability to save your favorite songs and entire playlists directly to your phone. 💾 This logically allows you to use the app even in the wildest places untouched by network coverage. Besides music, Spotify also offers access to podcasts and a multitude of social features. And if you like to enjoy music while gaming – you'll also find it on Sony and Microsoft devices.
Link: https://www.spotify.com/en/
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Tidal 🌊
If you're looking for an alternative to Spotify and aiming for excellent sound quality, Tidal should certainly be your next option among music listening apps. Like Spotify – it offers many personalization options, the ability to create your own compilations, and discover related music genres you haven't heard of yet. Additionally, it includes access to music videos, concerts, and "exclusive" content in the form of artist interviews. 📺 Unlike Spotify – using the app does not include a free version (except for the first 30-day trial).
Link: https://tidal.com
YouTube Music ▶️
Listening to music on YouTube on a mobile device has always been a kind of ordeal. In the past, it was just the overwhelming fear of accidentally locking the screen and occasional ads. Today, the fears remain similar, but the ads have become so intensified that playing any playlist or even a long song is an exceptionally hardcore test of angelic patience. 👿 And so – YouTube Music is another option for streaming your favorite tracks. You can also count on excellent suggestions for new music, after all, the entire machinery tracking your behavior works flawlessly in this regard too. So, if you decide on the paid version – it's a pretty good option if you value watching music videos equally with listening to music.
Link: https://music.youtube.com
Apple Music 🍏
Looking towards the other technological hegemon – Apple also offers a music streaming service, and most importantly, you can do it on Android devices as well. 🤖 Like Spotify and Tidal – the app provides access to over 70 million songs that you can save to your device (naturally, in the paid subscription version). However, as you can imagine – the greatest user comfort comes from owning Apple devices, where you synchronize the service across multiple devices and easily return to it (especially appreciated by owners of smartwatches from the Cupertino giant).
Link: https://www.apple.com/en/apple-music/
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Shazam 🪄
A bonus tip, which may not necessarily be a music listening app, but it is the best choice if you are looking for the perfect music recognition app. You no longer have to bother typing overheard lyrics into Google or browsing through playlists. Shazam skillfully recognizes the vast majority of songs, unless you happen to come across a truly unique alternative in the form of an indie band playing at a local harvest festival. 🚜 After recognizing a song – the app allows you to redirect to your chosen streaming service.
Link: https://www.shazam.com/pl
And what apps do the Vikings use? ⚔️ What music app did you start your musical adventure with?
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