Apple Music vs Spotify — one user's clear choice

Apple Music and Spotify both offer vast music libraries but highlight different extras. Apple Music adds music videos, in‑studio performances, artist‑focused radio shows and live broadcaster feeds, while Spotify leans into podcasts and audiobooks. Apple Music is available on Android with most features unless a device lacks Dolby Atmos; listed individual plan prices are $10.99/month for Apple Music and $12.99/month for Spotify.

Apple Music suits listeners who want a visual, artist‑centric experience and spatial audio. Its catalog includes tracks mixed in Dolby Atmos, and subscribers can watch Apple Music Live performances and interviews. If you use other Apple services, Apple One can bundle them for a lower price, though activation requires an Apple ID and an iOS device.

Spotify is a stronger fit for podcast and audiobook fans. The app hosts a large podcast library, often with video components, and Premium subscribers get 15 hours of audiobook listening per month (unused hours do not roll over).