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Apple Music alternatives

Users consider alternatives to Apple Music due to issues with playlist management, syncing, and control, despite many appreciating its ad-free experience and extensive library. While some find its algorithms lacking, others praise its audio quality and personalized stations.

Why users look for alternatives to Apple Music

The alternatives

Spotify
4.8★ · 40,876,140 ratings · Free

Spotify is often mentioned by Apple Music users as a comparison point, with some preferring its personalized playlists and content generation R42. While Apple Music users appreciate its ad-free experience, they sometimes note that Spotify offers more tailored content R6R42.

Better for: Users who prioritize personalized playlists and more tailored content recommendations R42. It may also be preferred by those who find Apple Music's algorithms lacking R10.

Head-to-head: Apple Music vs Spotify
Pandora
4.8★ · 11,238,463 ratings · Free

There is insufficient review evidence to make a specific pitch for Pandora based on the provided reviews.

Better for: There is insufficient review evidence to determine who Pandora suits better based on the provided reviews.

Head-to-head: Apple Music vs Pandora
Shazam
4.9★ · 8,738,641 ratings · Free

There is insufficient review evidence to make a specific pitch for Shazam based on the provided reviews.

Better for: There is insufficient review evidence to determine who Shazam suits better based on the provided reviews.

Head-to-head: Apple Music vs Shazam
Amazon Music
4.7★ · 3,291,641 ratings · Free

There is insufficient review evidence to make a specific pitch for Amazon Music based on the provided reviews.

Better for: There is insufficient review evidence to determine who Amazon Music suits better based on the provided reviews.

Head-to-head: Apple Music vs Amazon Music
Audiomack
4.8★ · 1,982,776 ratings · Free

There is insufficient review evidence to make a specific pitch for Audiomack based on the provided reviews.

Better for: There is insufficient review evidence to determine who Audiomack suits better based on the provided reviews.

Head-to-head: Apple Music vs Audiomack
Stick with Apple Music if

You value an ad-free listening experience R2R6R8R23, appreciate a vast library of songs R5, and prioritize high audio quality . It's also suitable if you enjoy features like lyrics display R11 and personalized stations .

Evidence note: Pandora, Shazam, Amazon Music, and Audiomack have too few reviews to judge their specific strengths or who they suit better.

Frequently asked

What are the main benefits of Apple Music?
Apple Music offers an ad-free listening experience R2R8R23, a very large selection of songs R5, and is praised for its audio quality . Users also appreciate features like displayed lyrics R11 and personalized stations .
Does Apple Music have ads?
No, Apple Music is consistently praised by users for being ad-free R2R6R8R23.
Is Apple Music better than Spotify?
User opinions are divided, with some stating Apple Music is better than Spotify due to its ad-free nature and extensive library R6R28R31, while others suggest sticking to Spotify R15 or note that Spotify offers better personalized content R42.
What are common complaints about Apple Music?
Common complaints about Apple Music include difficulty deleting playlists R1, issues with the app automatically playing music in cars R3, syncing problems with iTunes on Windows R19, and ineffective recommendation algorithms R10R42. Some users also report bugs like songs being messed up or the app hanging R9R12R21.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] Apple Music 1/5 · US Deleted playlist: If there’s a way to delete playlist I have yet to discover it…. It’s much easier on other platforms…. Please help … you won’t though
  2. [R4] Apple Music 1/5 · US The app is difficult to delete and the music from “butt dialing” is very annoying.: The app is difficult to delete and the music from “butt dialing” is very annoying.
  3. [R40] Apple Music 5/5 · US Thanks though: You guys erased all my playlist songs instead of just limiting them so songs I even forgot the name of are gone
  4. [R3] Apple Music 3/5 · US Works okay but there’s an issue with controls: I removed the app from my iPhone 17 Pro Max because when I first connect USB to my car, even if Spotify is playing a song, the iPhone stops Spotify and plays a track from Apple Music. It plays the same Music track unless I delete it from my library. I’ve found a few issues with this app. First, when I deleted the Music track, it was one that I purchas
  5. [R19] Apple Music 1/5 · US App still has syncing issues with iTunes on windows: It’s 2026, and this app still has annoying syncing issues with iTunes on windows. Album art gets switched around when syncing to the phone. Seriously, fix your apps.
  6. [R10] Apple Music 1/5 · US 1 star: The stupidest and most useless algorithms across all music apps!!!
  7. [R42] Apple Music 4/5 · US Amazing: this app has no ads and is amazing. I wish there was better playlists made and more content to listen to made just for you like they do with Spotify… I hope you see this Apple and change .
  8. [R9] Apple Music 3/5 · US Wow: Your app is very good and I love it but try try to fix some songs they are messed up some times ⭐️⭐️⭐️3 stars
  9. [R12] Apple Music 3/5 · US M: Es buena pero tiene muchas canciones que no la tiene y otras que las quita si uno darse cuenta aparecen bloqueadas
  10. [R21] Apple Music 1/5 · US Built by and for losers: The app itself is garbage, constantly hangs up and needs a force close to play again. Won’t connect even with full service. Cancelling and getting a real music streaming service. Apple Music is for losers.
  11. [R17] Apple Music 2/5 · US The subscriptions: It’s ok and all but I don’t like how you have to pay for chill and stuff, could do better
  12. [R13] Apple Music 1/5 · US How do I disable the volume warnings???: I wear phones that sit outside the ear. I don’t need nor want the warnings
  13. [R6] Apple Music 3/5 · US Apple Music: This app might be better then Spotify you have like as many skips as you need no ads and also the only bad thing about Apple Music is that at the end of the songs the like combined with each other song but yeah most of all it is pretty good love it you should try this app out
  14. [R15] Apple Music 1/5 · US just stick to spotify: thats all
  15. [R28] Apple Music 5/5 · US Done: This music is better than spotfiy
  16. [R2] Apple Music 5/5 · US Best music app: I never get any add I find every song that I want and and that’s all that matters to me
  17. [R5] Apple Music 5/5 · US Amazing!🤩 5 stars ⭐️: I love this so much! It’s such a good app to listen to songs! There is over 1 million world- wide songs on here t ok listen to! I have had and listened to music on Apple Music for over 5 years! It’s also really nice that you can search up any song, and then it’s has a clean version of the song pinned with it! If you want to relax or study, this would also be perfect for you!
  18. [R8] Apple Music 5/5 · US No adds: Great music no adds and when It was just silent I put on music there was a party
  19. [R11] Apple Music 5/5 · US Too good: I love music and singing and how the lyrics are like in Apple Music is nice so yep
  20. [R23] Apple Music 5/5 · US <3: It's awesome, no adds, also very easy to use!!
  21. [R31] Apple Music 5/5 · US better than Spotify: When i originally saw the price i was like what the hell But I decided one day to buy it , and wow I wasn’t expecting it to be this good

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store