The Best Android Music Apps for 2021
The invention of the modern smartphone was aided by music. How many iPod owners moved to the iPhone when it was released so they could migrate their entire iTunes music library? Similarly, millions of people now use Android devices as their main mobile devices, and they have a plethora of great music-listening choices. Your Android phone can handle all of your on-the-go audio needs, whether it's curating the ideal playlist, trusting the streaming algorithm, or catching up on a podcast.
Many of our top music streaming services have Android apps. Though the apps are free to download, they are not always free to listen to anything they have to offer. Some apps are free, but they enable you to listen to advertising. Other applications charge a monthly fee to unlock offline playback, enhanced Hi-Res Audio sound quality, and other premium features. Some applications have no free version at all. Before you start listening to music on your Android device, read on to learn a little more about each app.
LiveXLive
If the new LiveXLive app looks familiar to seasoned music streaming fans, it's because it's based on the old Slacker Radio, which was a fantastic music streaming service back in its day. Fortunately, LiveXLive is carrying on the tradition. This is one of our favorite music streaming services because of the carefully curated channels, astute DJ hosts, and overall slick design.
SiriusXM
While SiriusXM's audio quality isn't as good as its music-focused competitors, the service still has a large music library. SiriusXM, as a premium satellite radio station, also offers a variety of live shows, including comedy, sports, and whatever Howard Stern feels like talking about.
Spotify
Spotify has changed the way people listen to music more than any other app since iTunes. Rather than purchasing individual songs, people now subscribe to an entire library of music and listen to it whenever they want. Spotify remains a top option despite other streaming platforms providing their own unique features, thanks to interactive playlists, exclusive podcasts, and a capable free tier.
Tidal
Tidal is deeply concerned about music. That makes sense, given that the app's key creative force, hip-hop superstar Jay-Z, promoted it as a better way for artists to produce high-quality audio while still receiving high-quality royalties. The Hi-Res Audio sound quality, as well as supplementary features like themed playlists and written editorial parts, do not disappoint. Only know that you'll have to pay.
Amazon Music Unlimited
Many people tend to enjoy music in addition to other facets of their daily lives. It's much easier to integrate a music streaming service than other widely used household technology. Amazon Music Unlimited is a decent music streaming service, and it's even better if you upgrade to Hi-Res Audio. Owners of Amazon hardware, who can ask Alexa to be their personal DJ, would find it even more appealing. Since these devices are already based on Android, they work well with the Android app. Amazon Prime Music is now included with Prime accounts, but it only has 2 million songs compared to Amazon Music Unlimited 60 million.
Deezer
Deezer doesn't do something that's genuinely groundbreaking, but it excels at the basics of music streaming. The mobile app, which is available for free, is fantastic. Live radio, music with lyrics, videos, podcasts, and original content are all available. We wish the Android app could upload MP3 files like the desktop version.
Qobuz
If you're concerned that music streaming would compromise sound quality, Qobuz will put your mind at ease. Thanks to Hi-Res Audio, listening to music on this service sounds better than listening to music on a CD. You can also buy downloads if you want anything more permanent. The Android app is as appealing to the eye as the songs are to the ear.
YouTube Music
You should get a lot more out of your YouTube music experience than just going to the website and watching music videos on repeat. YouTube Music has supplanted Google Play Music as the only true music app from the company that also makes Android. Playlists that change based on your location and time may be creepier than nice, depending on your feelings about the business. All will also benefit from the free edition, which offers excellent lyric-based search options, interactive playlists, and the ability to switch between audio and video at any time.
Apple Music
As odd as it might seem to download an Apple product for your Android computer, Apple did make an Apple Music app for non-iPhone phones. That's how music brings adversaries together. Apple Music's shortcomings (minimal functionality, no free version) stand out more when it is cut off from its own ecosystem. However, its assets, such as its vast library, family plan, and human-curated Beats 1 radio station, remain.
Idagio
The sophisticated song collection on Idagio should please classical music fans. Listeners can still enjoy modern features including great sound quality, powerful search tools, and offline downloads for the mobile player only because the songs are old.
iHeartRadio
Rather than being a general music streaming service, iHeartRadio aspires to be a radio station. If you use heart radio, you can listen to free live streams, curated artist streams, music news, and updates about local music events from your Android device.
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