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Do Spotify and Apple Music offer free trial periods?
Yes, you can try one month free on either Spotify or Apple Music.
Can I add my own songs into Spotify?
Yes; however, his process is far from intuitive. In order to add your own music from the Desktop app, go into your settings. Scroll to “Local Files” and enable “Show Local Files.” From there, you can specify paths for Spotify to find music from.
Can I add my own songs to Apple Music?
Indeed you can! To add songs from your laptop/desktop, all you have to do is open your audio files using the Music app. After you’ve synchronized your library, your files will be available on all your devices that have Apple Music installed.
Spotify Pros
Ubiquitous Compatibility
Google Home/Alexa Integration
3rd Party Integrations
SPOTIFY CONNECT
SPOTIFY KIDS
Social compatibility
Superior Algorithm. Discover Weekly
Easy to "like" songs (playlist)
Daily Mixes
Podcasts (Both a Pro and a BIG Con)
Superior CarPlay experience
Spotify Wrapped
Spotify Cons
Podcasts in your face
Crowded and counterintuitive layout (too busy)
NO HIFI Audio
Seem to screw artists with royalties more than other services
The Joe Rogan problem, or is it?
Apple Music Pros
iTunes Match
Superior Shortcuts integration
Superior Apple ecosystem integration
Easier to find clean versions of albums and songs (if that is something important to you)
Better lyrics integration
Spatial and Lossless Audio
Apple One pricing
Apple Music Cons
Limited (compared to Spotify) on Suggest and AI created Mixes
No Spotify Wrapped at the end of the year. Year in Review not as robust
Head scratching UI choices. Counterintuitive.
Difficult to do common things (like songs, add to playlist, etc)
I know, this kind of posts has been made here before, but I’d like some fresh input.
I have been a Spotify Premium user for 6 years, been on a Duo plan for about a year and I’ve been loving my experience, but a few things bug me. I have been using AM for 2 days now and I’m not sure if I should make the switch.
Things that would make me stay on Spotify:
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User Interface and the snappiness of the interface. It is somehow better than AM, even on IOS.
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The Pre-made playlists. Sometimes I am just looking for a certain type of vibes so it’s perfect for that.
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Queue management. It’s way better than AM
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I am using non Apple devices (Windows laptop for work and Chromecast in the living room TV, but planning to buy an Apple TV)
Actually, the main thing that would make me switch to AM is the sound quality with Atmos. When it’s done correctly, it sounds amazing. I even have an Atmos soundbar in the living room so that would be nice.
I had to turn sound check on though because the contrast between Atmos and non Atmos songs was too much.
Also, the Shuffle mode. I can’t stand the “shuffle” mode on Spotify, it just keeps playing the same songs in the same sequence and they think we don’t notice.
So I figured I could ask the community what made you switch? Am I forgetting something? I am curious.
If you were in my shoes, considering my points above, would you do it?
Thank you!