Has anyone switched from Apple Music to Spotify?
I’m stuck in a bit of a predicament and could really use some insights from anyone who’s been there.
I’ve been an Apple Music subscriber for around six years now and I’m pretty deep into the Apple ecosystem. I share an Apple One Premier family plan with five others, which gives us access to iCloud storage, Apple TV+, Arcade, and Apple Fitness+. My share ends up being about €5.40 a month. Since I really rely on that iCloud storage and the whole setup works so smoothly, I can't see myself letting go of this Apple One subscription. Essentially, Apple Music feels like it’s “free” for me.
However, a couple of friends got me to try Spotify Premium, and wow… it’s like listening to music has become enjoyable again, fun again.
My main issue with Apple Music has always been choice paralysis. I’d open the app and scroll through my library or my recently added albums, but I could never settle on what to play. My personal station and the Discovery Station never seemed to capture my mood; they felt too predictable and safe.
But with Spotify, that mental burden is lifted. The AI DJ and shuffling options are amazing. I just hit play, and it knows what I’m in the mood for. It takes away the hassle of library management.
So, has anyone else made the switch from Apple Music to Spotify while still being tied to Apple One? Did the excitement of the Spotify algorithm and AI DJ fade after a while, or is it really worth the extra cost for an improved daily listening experience?