If you are looking for the best Apple Music alternative, you have probably noticed how scattered Apple's listening really is. Music is in one app, podcasts in another, audiobooks in Apple Books, and the experience is at its smoothest only inside Apple's own devices. A better alternative keeps it all in one place, on whatever phone you carry.
Key facts
- Best for
- One app across all your devices
- Music
- Tracks, albums, artist videos
- Together with
- Podcasts, audiobooks, radio, movies, sport
- Works on
- Web, iPhone and Android
- Price
- $29.99/year or $3.99/month
Why people look past Apple Music
Apple Music is polished, but it is also fragmented. Want a podcast? Different app. An audiobook? Different app, often paid per title. Live radio is limited to a handful of Apple stations, and there are no movies or live sport in the mix. And if you ever switch to Android, the experience is not the same. The pieces never quite come together.
The alternative: Spinn Radio
Spinn Radio puts music and the artists behind it next to podcasts and live news, audiobooks, 50,000+ live radio stations, free movies and live sport, in one app that works the same on the web, iPhone and Android. Your account and favorites travel with you across all of them.
“One app, every device, every kind of listening. That is what Apple Music keeps in separate boxes.”
Key facts
- Live radio
- 50,000+ stations, 200+ countries
- Music & videos
- Tracks, albums, artist performances
- Podcasts & news
- Talk shows and live news
- Audiobooks
- Classics, originals and new listens
- Movies
- Free films and documentaries
- Live sports
- Leagues, teams and athletes
Spinn vs Apple Music, side by side
| Feature | Spinn | Apple Music |
|---|---|---|
| Music streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Podcasts in the same app | Yes | No (separate app) |
| Audiobooks | Yes | Separate, paid per title |
| Live radio (50,000+ stations) | Yes | Limited (Apple stations) |
| Movies & live sport | Yes | No |
| Android + web | Yes | Limited |
| Price | $29.99/year | ~$10.99/month |
What it costs
Here is where the math changes. Spinn Pro is $29.99 a year (about $2.50 a month) or $3.99 monthly, and every plan starts with a 7-day free trial. Right now there is also a limited-time deal: 3 months of Spinn Pro free, with no credit card and no auto-renewal. One subscription replaces the stack you are paying for today, and there is a generous free tier with 50,000+ stations if you want to start without paying at all. You can see exactly what Pro unlocks on the pricing page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Apple Music alternative?
Spinn Radio is a strong Apple Music alternative because it keeps music, podcasts and audiobooks in one app and adds live radio, movies and sport, working the same on web, iPhone and Android for $29.99 a year.
Does it work on Android and the web?
Yes. Spinn Radio runs in any browser and has native apps for iPhone and Android, with your account and favorites synced across all of them.
Is there a free trial?
Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial, and you can currently claim 3 months of Spinn Pro free with no credit card.
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