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Spotify
By Spotify
- iOS
- Android
- Web
- macOS
Music and podcast streaming with standout discovery and personalized playlists.
Our Score
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Overview
Spotify streams music and podcasts with a discovery engine that excels at surfacing new favorites. It fits listeners who value personalized playlists like Discover Weekly and a vast catalog. Cross-device playback and social sharing add to the appeal.
Store ratings
App Store
4.8
40,842,068 ratings
Pros & cons
What we like
- Excellent music discovery and playlists
- Vast music and podcast catalog
- Smooth cross-device playback
- Capable ad-supported free tier
Worth noting
- Ad-free listening needs a subscription
- Audio quality trails some rivals
- Artist payouts remain controversial
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