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Guide to picking the right music streaming service: Spotify vs Apple Music vs Youtube Music Premium (Comparison)

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Love listening to music wherever you are? On the train, bus or even at home but keep getting interrupted by advertisements that just ruin the mood? Deciding on whether to get premium service but don’t know which streaming service to choose? 

Well fret not, here is a comparison of the top 3 well-known music streaming services for you so that you can decide on which service is the best for you!

The most common service being used would be Spotify but that doesn’t mean we should leave out Apple Music or Youtube Music Premium

ServiceBasic Plan
(individual cost per month)
Free plan/ Free Trial
(new users)
Amount of Songs available
Spotify$9.90Free plan (with ads)
3 months free trial 
Over 50 million 
Apple Music$9.98No free plan
3 months free trial
Over 60 million
Youtube MusicGoogle Play store $9.98
IOS app store $22.98
Free plan (with ads)
1 month free trial
Over 40 million
Source: voi.id

Spotify Review

Singapore pricing

Plan TypePrice (exclusive of GST)
Free planYes (with ads)
Free Trial3 months free
Except for student plan (1 month)
Individual$9.90/month
Duo (2 users)$12.98/month ($6.49 per user)
Family (6 users)$16.98/month ($2.83 per user)
Student $4.99/month

Features

  • Advertisement free
  • Unlimited skips
  • Ability to play offline
  • Select songs on queue
  • Popular music discovery algorithm 

Platform Support

  • Device:Apple & Android
  • Browers (Web Player)
  • Laptop/Desktop: Mac & Windows
Source: howtogeek

Apple Music Review 

Singapore pricing

Plan TypePrice (exclusive of GST)
Free Plan
Free Trial (new users)3 months free
Individual$9.98/month
Family (6 devices)$14.98/month ($2.50 per device)
Student$4.98/month

Features

  • Advertisement free
  • Ability to play offline
  • Connect & sync to other apple devices
  • Ability to control with SIRI

Platform Support

  • Device: Apple & Android

It would be more suitable for Apple devices

  • Browers (Web Player): N.A
  • Laptop/Desktop: iTunes for Mac & Windows
Source: hardwarezone

Youtube Music Review

Singapore pricing

Plan TypePrice (exclusive of GST)
Free planYes (with ads)
Free trial 1 month free
IndividualGoogle Play Store-$9.98
IOS app store-$12.98
FamilyGoogle Play Store- $14.98/month
IOS app store $19.98
Student$4.99/month

Features

  • Advertisement free
  • Ability to play offline
  • Music videos, concerts, live performances, covers

Platform Support

  • Device: Apple & Android
  • Browers (Web Player)
  • Laptop/Desktop: Mac & Windows
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Which is right for you?

Spotify: All rounder

Spotify has great plans and a recommendation algorithm that allows you to explore different artists and genres of music. Additionally compiling a playlist of music based on what you’ve been listening to. 

Apple Music: Best for Apple users

If you have been a long-time fan of Apple, from owning many of its devices and using iTunes, the best option would definitely be to use Apple Music as it all syncs with your devices.

However there is no harm in switching to another service if you feel it is better! Or vice-versa! (hello new apple fans! Welcome to the clan)

Youtube Music: Variety

Unlike Spotify and Apple Music, Youtube Music has the most variety with concerts, live performances, music videos and covers available. Even though it might not be the best quality, it only comes with Youtube Music.

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