Music streaming apps have changed the way we enjoy music by giving us access to huge collections of songs easily. In India, where online listening is booming, many music streaming apps meet various tastes and requirements.  

Here’s a closer look at the top five best music streaming apps in India, focusing on their features, pros and cons. 

Spotify: Top Music Streaming App

Spotify is a top player in the music streaming industry, known for its large music collection and user-friendly features. It provides a wide range of songs, albums and podcasts, making it a great option for music lovers. 

Pros of Spotify 

User-Friendly Design 

Spotify’s simple design allows users to easily navigate through a large music collection, create playlists and search for specific songs without hassle. 

Social Sharing 

By connecting with Facebook, users can share their favorite songs with friends and discover new tracks based on what their friends are listening to. 

Offline Streaming 

With Spotify Premium, users can download up to 10,000 songs on five devices for offline listening, so they can enjoy music uninterrupted even without an internet connection. 

Cons of Spotify 

Absence of Hi-Res audio 

Spotify lacks high-resolution audio streaming, which would be a concern for music lovers. 

Artist Compensation Issues 

The streaming system has faced criticism for how it effects artist earnings, raising questions about fair payment. 

Wynk Music 

Wynk Music created and developed by Airtel, is known for its emphasis on Indian music and its initial offering of a free download feature. Although it is beneficial for Airtel users, it still offers a large collection of music for everyone. Airtel plans to shift its Wynk users to Apple Music. Airtel customers will get exclusive deals for Apple Music, which will be not available elsewhere. 

Pros of Wynk Music 

Wide Music collection

Wynk Music offers a large collection of Indian and international music, with many different tastes and languages. 

High-Quality Audio  

The platform provides good audio quality music, improving the overall listening experience. 

Personalized Recommendations 

Wynk’s recommendation system suggests tracks based on what users like, helping new music easily. 

Cons of Wynk music 

Limited to Non-Airtel Users 

Non-Airtel users are restricted to streaming only 100 songs per month, with additional charges for downloads. 

Restricted International Music 

Wynk has a large music library, but it may not cover every international track that users want. 

Shazam 

Shazam is a unique app known primarily for its music identification capabilities. It helps users identify songs around them by creating an audio fingerprint and matching it to its database. 

Pros of Shazam 

Accurate Music Identification 

Shazam is great at identifying songs quickly and accurately, even when there is a lot of background noise. 

Connection to Music Streaming Services 

You can easily access identified songs on different streaming platforms for listening, purchasing and downloading. 

Cons of Shazam 

Limited streaming features 

Shazam focuses on song identification rather than streaming and does not provide many playback features. 

No offline access 

The app does not support offline downloads, which restricts its functionality for users without a steady internet connection. 

YouTube Music 

YouTube music uses YouTube’s large collection of music content to create a great music streaming experience. It fixes the past limitations of the main YouTube platform by providing a dedicated space for music with improved features. 

Pros of YouTube 

Large Music Library 

YouTube Music provides a massive collection of songs, both popular and rare tracks, as well as music videos from artists around the world and local artists. 

Skippable ads 

The free version has ads that you can skip and users can easily skip songs and move through tracks without restrictions. 

Include with YouTube Premium 

By subscribing to YouTube Premium, you can enjoy both YouTube music and YouTube without ads, offering a great deal. 

Cons of YouTube music 

Lower Sound Quality 

The streaming quality of YouTube music might not be as good as that of Apple Music or Spotify. 

Limited Discovery Features 

The app’s features for finding new music are not as advanced and playlists may sound uninspired at times. 

Apple Music 

Apple Music is a premium service that works seamlessly with Apple devices and has a large music library. It provides a great high-quality streaming experience with a focus on curated playlists and exclusive music releases. 

Pros of Apple Music 

Large Music Library 

Apple Music offers more than 60 million songs, giving users a wide range of tracks across various genres. 

Easy Compatibility 

The app works effortlessly with Apple devices, allowing music to sync easily between iPhones, iPads and Macs. 

Curated Playlists 

Users enjoy playlists created by experts, personalized recommendations and exclusive content such as live radio shows. 

Cons of Apple Music 

Subscriptions Required 

Unlike Spotify, Apple Music does not offer a free option, requiring users to pay for the subscription to access its service. 

Song availability problems 

Some users report problems with song availability or missing tracks which can be frustrating.