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6 Reasons Why Spotify Is Better Than Apple Music

An objective description of why the music streaming service Spotify outperforms its competitor Apple Music.

Sean Woytowitz

Nov 19, 2018

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6 Reasons Why Spotify Is Better Than Apple Music

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It's time to end the music streaming debate that has split our society in half over the past few years. For some inexplicable reason, people become overly passionate about their choice of music streaming service when confronted by someone with a differing opinion. By looking at the two most popular services objectively, there is a clear winner: Spotify.

Spotify is Free!

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Want to stream a classical artist while you study? Wanna get pumped for your day by listening to Kendrick Lamar while you brush your teeth? For no fee, Spotify's got you. A large chunk of Spotify's user base hasn't paid for premium and is content with simply using the free streaming offered by the service; however, with Apple Music this isn't an option. It's pay or get out.

Spotify's Streaming Quality is Way Better

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Unbeknownst to most users of these music streaming services, you aren't actually listening to a song the way that the artist sent it in. You're listening to a compressed, lower quality version of their work most of the time. If you're a Spotify user, you're streaming your music at 320kbps AAC compared to the 256kbps AAC for Apple Music users. This 20% difference is fairly significant when it comes to the value of each service's product.

Behind the Lyrics

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Do you ever just stare at the ceiling bored out of your mind as you listen to music? If you can even remotely relate to that feeling, then Spotify's partnership with Genius is a gift to you. Many popular songs on Spotify are now equipped with Genius' "Behind the Lyrics" feature, allowing you to read the lyrics, the story behind them, and words from the artist as you listen to a song.

Spotify Has a Browser Feature

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Need to pull up Spotify real quick to show someone a song you've been obsessing over? Spotify's got your back with the ability to run the streaming service right inside your browser without the need for a desktop or mobile device application. When it comes to Apple Music, browser streaming just isn't an option.

Spotify is Integrated into Many Devices

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While Apple Music only allows you to access your music on other Apple devices, Spotify applications can be found on a variety of devices from the Xbox to the Playstation. You can also stream music directly from Spotify without using your phone through Amazon's Alexa or Google's smart speakers.

Statistics!

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One of the most fun aspects of Spotify comes at the end of every year when a detailed report of your year on the streaming service is presented to you. You can see which artists you listened to the most, how many times you skipped songs, how many songs you listened to, how many minutes you streamed from Spotify, and so much more. This data not only helps you shape your future music taste and playlists, but is a great way to reminisce about music that inspired you. Additionally, if you are an artist distributing music through Spotify, the tools that Spotify provides you with are exceptionally elegant. From the live updates on monthly listeners to details about where your listeners are from and their demographics, Spotify is unmatched in its ability to provide insights to its clients.

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6 Reasons Why Spotify Is Better Than Apple Music

An objective description of why the music streaming service Spotify outperforms its competitor Apple Music.

Spotify is Free!

Spotify's Streaming Quality is Way Better

Behind the Lyrics

Spotify Has a Browser Feature

Spotify is Integrated into Many Devices

Statistics!

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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