The age long debate of the century: Spotify vs. Apple Music. Below are points listing off the pros and cons of each music streaming service as well as the author’s thoughts. Also, feel free to participate in the survey at the bottom of this article.

Spotify

Pros:

• Users can easily navigate Spotify with its organized interface
• Spotify can curate playlists based on one’s music taste
• The AI DJ can introduce one to new songs
• Offers a free version of Spotify

Cons:

• The free version offered interrupts the user with ads
• The lists of playlists on the side on the computer version can be overwhelming at times
• Sending too many emails containing either terrible deals or news expensive concerts
• Some songs can only be accessed as a podcast in order to upload them to the site

Apple Music

Pros:

• Boasts more songs, podcasts, etc. than Spotify
• No need to download an app if the user has an Apple device
• Offers a free trial for one to even six months
• Compared to Spotify’s sound quality, Apple Music’s is more crisper

Cons:

• Doesn’t offer a free version of its service
• Not as “cool” because Apple Music isn’t as popular for teenagers
• The service doesn’t encourage user engagement with others
• Costs a dollar more than for Spotify’s premium

Author’s Thoughts

As a Spotify user, clearly I am team Spotify! What really drew me in to purchasing a subscription for the premium version was the multitude of opportunities for me to engage with my friends. I can easily look to see what my friends are currently listening to or even create a playlist with them combining our music tastes through the new Blend feature. Additionally, the overall appearance of Spotify both allows for simplicity and an aesthetically pleasing interface.