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Reddit
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r/TIdaL on Reddit: Thinking of switching from Spotify to either Apple Music or Tidal
January 6, 2024 -

I have been using Spotify since 2020, but I wanted better sound quality and a more simple and better ui without podcasts too.

I switched to Apple Music for a month.

  • It has some problems like wrong album dates after adding to library

  • Slower and buggier experience

  • I don’t like the windows app too which is slow (iTunes/Apple Music beta app).

  • Removing albums deletes all the songs from library too.

I tried Tidal too at the same time. Currently have the Hi Fi plus trial of Tidal.

  • Windows app is way better than AM, but iOS app isn’t, and in iPhone, the sound quality is better and louder with Apple Music

  • Some less known artists are shown wrong like albums from wrong years or duplicates of same artists names

  • There are too many versions of the same album (max, normal, and more)

  • Tidal Apple Watch app isn’t available for me as a home screen shortcut like Apple Music and Spotify which is strange

  • Tidal doesn’t have wrapped year playlist and Shazam app sync. (Instead it has monthly wrapped, and I have to add manually the songs from Shazam to a Tidal playlist I created)

I use iPhone 14 Pro with AirPods Pro & Windows Gaming PC with Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro and Yamaha AG06 Mixer. (If needed I can get a better amp/dac).

Which one should I choose, then?

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CNET
cnet.com › tech › services & software › streaming services › best music streaming services for november 2025
Best Music Streaming Services for November 2025 - CNET
3 weeks ago - Spotify is still a better choice for users of both iOS and Android. Lastly, if you're an audiophile -- or simply love music -- then both Tidal and Qobuz offer excellent sound quality at realistic prices.
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Which Music Streaming is the best in between Tidal, Spotify & Apple Music | MacRumors Forums
Just like to share 3 famous Music Streaming service. I am not audiophile but I love music and sensitive to sound quality. Below is the highest setting applicable and all songs is test by using Powerbeats 3 headset. Test on iPhone 7 Plus and all without enable equalizer. Few types of music and... More on forums.macrumors.com
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Apple Music or Tidal - Music Talk - HifiGuides Forums
Meaning I can hear hisses, and extra noise, whereas in apple music I don’t. I’ve tried hard to listen to the difference between Apple Music and TIDAL. Tidal obviously feels more superior, because of the ‘M’ badge xD I love tidal, love the app design. I used to be a spotify fan, but ... More on forum.hifiguides.com
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Is there a limit to playlist size on Apple Music or TIDAL?

Apple Music has no known playlist size limit. TIDAL users report issues when downloading playlists containing more than 5,000 songs, though streaming isn’t affected.

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soundguys.com
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Apple Music vs TIDAL: Which is right for your music? - SoundGuys
Can you listen to Apple Music or TIDAL offline?

Yes, both services allow you to download music for offline listening. You’ll need an active subscription to access downloaded content.

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Apple Music vs TIDAL: Which is right for your music? - SoundGuys
Do Apple Music and TIDAL have podcasts?

Neither service focuses on podcasts. Apple offers podcasts through a separate app (Apple Podcasts), while TIDAL has only a few select music-focused podcasts.

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Apple Music vs TIDAL: Which is right for your music? - SoundGuys
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Medium
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Apple Music: Better Than Tidal (and Spotify) | by Chad J Woodford | The Startup | Medium
May 6, 2016 - Besides being 60% cheaper, Apple has a larger music library. We couldn’t find about 10% of the playlist on Tidal. As for Spotify, despite encoding using Ogg Vorbis, it was very disappointing, which was no surprise to me since this has been ...
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What Hi-Fi?
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Apple Music vs Spotify: which is better? | What Hi-Fi?
5 days ago - Apple Music offers tracks in 24-bit Lossless (24-bit/48kHz) and Hi-Res Lossless (up to 24-bit/192kHz). Both of which are a cut above Spotify Lossless, which tops out at 24-bit/44.1kHz.
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AudiCable
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Spotify vs Tidal vs Amazon Music Comparison | AudiCable
2 weeks ago - This article help you know about the difference Spotify, Amazon and Tidal Music. Also you'll get a useful tool to download streaming music at once.
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Pocket-lint
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I compared Spotify lossless to Apple Music and Tidal and the loser is clear
October 20, 2025 - What you get with competing services' lossless offerings' highest resolutions is streams of 9,216kbps versus Spotify's 2,116kbps. Theoretically, more data equals more dynamic sound.
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AV.com
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Tidal vs. Spotify | AV.com Blog
January 24, 2025 - Tidal offers a feature called Tidal Connect, a cloud-based system that allows you to stream music to compatible smart speakers and electronics from brands like KEF, Naim, iFi, and Lyngdorf with just a few clicks. Spotify Connect provides a similar feature that appears to be more widely adopted. It supports voice-connected devices using Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri, making it even easier to connect.
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Stuff
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Best music streaming services in 2025 including Spotify, Apple, Tidal and more
2 weeks ago - Apple Music (sign up now) excels with its vast library, seamless integration with Apple devices, curated playlists, and exclusive releases. ... Spotify (sign up now) stands out with its personalized playlists, robust discovery algorithms, ...
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SoundGuys
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Apple Music vs TIDAL: Which is right for your music? - SoundGuys
October 23, 2024 - Both Apple Music and TIDAL offer various features to help users discover new music, but their approaches differ slightly. ... In our experience, TIDAL’s discovery features are more useful for finding new artists. In my experience, the algorithm is far better than Spotify, and I’ve discovered artists and songs I’ve never heard of through TIDAL.
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Tune My Music Blog
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Tidal vs Apple Music: Discover the Best of The Two - Tune My Music Blog
June 1, 2024 - Tidal also spotlights emerging and local artists through tailored playlists. Apple Music relies heavily on algorithmic playlists based on your library. However, they have also invested in securing exclusive content and early releases from major artists like Taylor Swift and Adele to attract subscribers. This focus on exclusive access to sought-after new music helps Apple Music compete with Spotify’s more robust curation and sharing features.
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Tidabie
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Tidal Music vs Apple Music, Which is Better? | Tidabie
September 10, 2024 - However, you are not allowed to create a collaborative playlist to let your friends also have control over it, which can be achieved on Spotify Music already. At the moment when listening to music that captures your heart, you can merely share this playlist with your friends. ... For Tidal Music, music sharing for social is absent. The only path is to connect to Facebook whenever you are tending to share your favorite playlists. Or you can share the songs you prefer by attaching the links. Here is a sheet to help you make clear the basic differences between Tidal vs Apple Music.
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Quora
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Why did you choose Spotify or Apple Music over other streaming services like Tidal or Amazon Music Unlimited? - Quora
Answer: I chose Spotify because it had a free (trial) form of their music service. Eventually I upgraded to their pay-service for extra features, such as… Spotify had a feature allowing songs to download to your computer or phone. At that time, I could only access the Internet in certain ...
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Soundiiz Blog
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Apple Music VS TIDAL: what are the differences? - Soundiiz Blog
May 9, 2024 - Today, by combining some of the best audio quality on the market with editorial and video content and positioning itself as a platform designed for artists, ensuring them better remuneration than elsewhere, TIDAL has remained true to its DNA. Apple Music, meanwhile, also launched in 2015 on the foundations built by the iTunes service.
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PhoneArena
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Spotify vs Apple Music vs Tidal vs YouTube Music - PhoneArena
May 20, 2021 - Not to mention that if I want to “like” a song that’s currently playing, I need to go into Apple Music, tap the triple-dot menu next to the song, and scroll down to find the “Love” option. Like… what happened to a simple thumbs up? Spotify lets you “like” or “dislike” a song straight from the persistent notification, and it’s not that hard to do the same on Tidal and YouTube Music.
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MacRumors
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Which Music Streaming is the best in between Tidal, Spotify & Apple Music | MacRumors Forums
April 8, 2017 - The price in RM because I am from Malaysia Even though all 3 can be same subscription price of RM 14.90 but Apple Music having more music catalogs and better sound quality, this is the reason of why it beat down Spotify.
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HifiGuides
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Apple Music or Tidal - Music Talk - HifiGuides Forums
December 21, 2019 - So far from what my ears tell me, spotify is just out of this, because some music from spotify that i listen to are of lower quality than apple music. Meaning I can hear hisses, and extra noise, whereas in apple music I …
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Headphonesty
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Tidal vs. Apple Music: Which Is Better? | Headphonesty
July 11, 2023 - ... Tidal is more intuitive and easy to use, especially if you have used Spotify or other music players. The drag-and-drop function makes organizing your library convenient, and the search filters make it easy to find the music you want.
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TechTalk
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Streaming Music: Tidal vs Apple Music vs Spotify - Techtalk Speaker Building, Audio, Video Discussion Forum
September 30, 2015 - Re: Streaming Music: Tidal vs Apple Music vs Spotify It depends on the source you're streaming with. Tidal used to be free for the first month, not sure if it still is?? I'd try it if I were you, I had it but didn't use it enough to justify the $20/month. But the SQ was better than Spotify, at least it was a year ago when I tried Tidal.
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AVS Forum
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Comparing Apple Music, Tidal, and Spotify Premium Streaming-Music Services | AVS Forum
July 18, 2015 - Apple's music offerings feature a 256 Mbps bitrate using the AAC format (the successor to MP3) while Spotify Premium offers 320 kbps streams in Ogg Vorbis format, which is a high-performance open-source streaming codec.