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Apple Music vs SoundCloud
A side-by-side comparison of Apple Music and SoundCloud.
| Visit website | Visit website | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Apple's music streaming service with lossless and spatial audio | Audio platform for independent artists, DJ mixes and new music |
| Pricing | Free trialProprietary | FreemiumProprietary |
| Developer | Apple | SoundCloud |
| Ratings | 4.9(3.2M) · App Store | 4.8(2M) · App Store |
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| Web | ||
| Windows | ||
| Mac | ||
| iPhone | ||
| Android | ||
| Features | ||
| Ad-free | ||
| Cross-device sync | ||
| Lossless audio | ||
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| Offline listening | ||
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Alternatives to both Apple Music and SoundCloud
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Google's music streaming app with songs, videos, remixes and covers
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Freemium9 alternatives
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Included with Prime for shuffle-based listening
Freemium8 alternatives
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4.8(42.5M) · App StoreStrong personalized playlists and recommendations, like Discover Weekly
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TIDAL
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4.7(247.9K) · App StoreLossless and hi-res FLAC streaming included in a single plan
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Freemium8 alternatives
Bandcamp
Buy music and merch directly from independent artists and labels
4.8(38K) · App StoreFans buy directly from artists and labels, often paying more than asked
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