If you had told anyone ten years ago that millions of songs would be just a touch away, most people would have said it is nothing but a scene from a sci-fi film! But as iOS and Android developed and smartphones became a common commodity, music apps also began to evolve. Today, there are thousands of music apps offering millions of free songs!
Now, if you are a music aficionado and take quality and variety very seriously, you might face a bit of trouble in downloading a music app. This is primarily because while there are plenty of music apps listed on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store, most of them are nothing but a sham. They give access to a few songs, ask for too many permissions, and feature a crammed user interface.
To ensure you pick an app that nurtures the musician in you, we have come up with a list of the ten best music apps. The shortlisting has been done taking into consideration their user base, reviews, and UI. Here’s a rundown of our list.
If you go for their freemium version, you might have to put up with a lot of pesky ads. However, taking into consideration their crystal-clear audio quality, a music library of nearly 75 million songs, and tons of podcasts, the pros clearly outweigh the cons! But in case you go for their paid subscription model, say goodbye to ads! Overall, Spotify would allow you to groove to your songs anytime and anywhere.
Amazon Prime Music also comes equipped with built-in integration with Alexa, allowing you to operate the app hands-free. In addition to songs, the app also has a rich library of podcasts, making it an all-in-one solution for your audio streaming needs. You can even use the app for offline listening, as you can download music from the app and store it on your local memory. Apart from these, some of its other notable features are a fluid user interface and clear audio quality.
The app has carved a name in this highly competitive space because of several innovative features. This includes a Song Finder, which can be used to identify the name of a song that is playing near you, a built-in voice assistant for seamless operations, and a unique reward system that credits you with Gaana Coins, which can be further used for availing discounts in restaurants and other services! It offers both free and subscription-based models, but rest assured, the app delivers an ideal streaming experience in whatever option you choose.
SoundCloud leverages the power of machine learning algorithms to ensure its song suggestions are accurate and up to the mark. Plus, if you love listening to English songs, the app must be your one-stop destination since it delivers an endless number of songs from both established and emerging artists. It boasts an artist pool of over 20 million, which speaks volumes about its diversity and quality.
In addition to these features, the SoundCloud app also enables you to tap into personalized playlists and share your favorite tunes to social media platforms.
This music app features time-synced lyrics that allows you to sing along perfectly with no mistakes! But the function that sets it apart from other music apps is that you can find a song by simply typing its lyrics in the search box. This feature is perfect for those situations where you only remember the chorus! Apple Music is free for new users for the first three months, and afterwards, it is a subscription model. However, keeping in mind the ad-free and diverse content it has to offer, it would be completely worth it!
YouTube Music houses above 70 million songs, including live performances, covers, remixes, and music content you can’t find elsewhere. The app can make you personalized playlists and mixes, based on the type of music you listen to every single day. Moreover, for those of you who like to sing along, the app also delivers song lyrics. Apart from these features, you can also switch seamlessly between audio and video and play music in the background as well (available only for premium users).
You can even create your own personalized playlists on this music app and if you are in the mood to listen to the radio, the app has a provision for that as well! It has several listed online radios, which are segmented on the basis of artists, mood, and genres. Powered by a beautiful and intuitive UI, which also features 3D touch and dark mode, the app is a dream to navigate!
Streaming every song at a high quality, its sound is crisp, sharp, and hits every chord. Moreover, as it has synced lyrics of your favorite songs, you can understand every line and word effortlessly. In addition to these features, it also incorporates personalized recommendations, a lyrics lock screen, and an intuitive user interface.
The Coke Studio app features a seamless UI, which allows you to navigate around the various sections effortlessly. It comes along with a unique lyric screen that can display a song’s lyrics in different languages. Moreover, it divides its massive song library according to different genres and moods, such as emotional, happy, and nostalgic, to ensure you always have a track to play on every occasion. All in all, Coke Studio is one of the best music apps on both App and Play Stores.
Hungama Music even has its own dynamic lyrics for different songs through which you can be in sync with your favorite tunes. The music app has a reward system in place as well that allows you to earn points, as and when you share songs and watch videos. Once you have amassed enough of these points, you can cash them all in for exclusive offers on merchandise and more!
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