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Apple Music, Google Play Music, Spotify, or Tidal: which one do you use - 2018 edition

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By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Apr 22, 2021, 5:13 AM

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Apple Music, Google Play Music, Spotify, or Tidal: which one do you use - 2018 edition

Music streaming services have really picked up lately. The convenience of being able to listen to absolutely any song no matter where you are is definitely worth the $10-ish per month. Even devout audiophiles can get lossless quality if they pay for a $20 per-month Tidal subscription, and keeping a bunch of mp3s stored on your phone seems to be a thing of the past.

But is it really? We thought we'd ask you, our smartphone-savvy readers, whether you make use of such services. A couple of years ago, 33% of people who voted on a similar poll were on Spotify and another 33% were on Google Play, leaving the other services out there fighting for scraps. Has that trend changed? Let's see!

What is your music-streaming service of choice?

Spotify

29.91%

Google Play Music

40.53%

Apple Music

12.08%

Tidal

3.9%

Other

5.31%

I am not subscribed to a music streaming service

8.27%

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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