{"id":98330,"date":"2018-03-12T16:38:19","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T16:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=98330"},"modified":"2025-07-01T23:36:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:36:47","slug":"apple-music-vs-spotify-vs-tidal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/apple-music-vs-spotify-vs-tidal\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Music vs Spotify vs Tidal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don\u2019t know which music streaming service to pick? You\u2019re not alone. With Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal competing for your hard-earned cash, it can be tough deciding which one is right for you. <\/span><\/p>\n

Should you go for the most extensive music catalog? Best audio quality? Or do you take a more moral stance and choose the one that pays the most to the artists?<\/span><\/p>\n

To take the pain out of deciding, we\u2019ve reviewed and compared all three for you below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which music streaming service should you choose?<\/h2>\n

1. Apple Music<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Apple Music has garnered a large fan base since its launch in 2015. Its free trial is the longest on this list, though this did cause controversy when artists discovered they wouldn\u2019t be paid for streams made during the free period (Apple did agree to pay in the end).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Apple Music also came under fire for exclusive artist deals but reneged under pressure from major record labels. Nevertheless, the service continues to grow in popularity given its low price and massive catalog, and as it\u2019s Apple, you know they have the resources and talent to add more improvements as time goes on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Catalog:<\/b> 45 million songs<\/span><\/p>\n

Users:<\/b> 36 million (Feb 2018)<\/span><\/p>\n

Audio quality:<\/b> 256 kbps<\/span><\/p>\n

Offline listening:<\/b> Yes<\/span><\/p>\n

Curated playlists:<\/b> Yes<\/span><\/p>\n

Social integration:<\/b> Yes<\/span><\/p>\n

Price: <\/b>$5.99 per month<\/span><\/p>\n

Free trial:<\/b> 3 months<\/span><\/p>\n

Suitable for:<\/b> people on a budget, Apple fans<\/span><\/p>\n

Not suitable for: <\/b>audiophiles \/ those who want the best sound<\/span><\/p>\n

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