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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!
| Service | Basic Plan (individual cost per month) | Free plan/ Free Trial (new users) | Amount of Songs available |
| Spotify | $9.90 | Free plan (with ads) 3 months free trial | Over 50 million |
| Apple Music | $9.98 | No free plan 3 months free trial | Over 60 million |
| Youtube Music | Google Play store $9.98 IOS app store $22.98 | Free plan (with ads) 1 month free trial | Over 40 million |
Spotify Review
Singapore pricing
| Plan Type | Price (exclusive of GST) |
| Free plan | Yes (with ads) |
| Free Trial | 3 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
Apple Music Review
Singapore pricing
| Plan Type | Price (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
Youtube Music Review
Singapore pricing
| Plan Type | Price (exclusive of GST) |
| Free plan | Yes (with ads) |
| Free trial | 1 month free |
| Individual | Google Play Store-$9.98 IOS app store-$12.98 |
| Family | Google 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
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.
