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Need to know more? As similar as they sound as streaming services, Amazon and Apple Music still have several distinctions which set them apart.<\/p>\n
As we\u2019ve already mentioned, both platforms have jam-packed libraries of more than 100 million songs. Wowzer! That\u2019s a huge amount. It\u2019s worth mentioning that Apple Music does not include podcasts \u2013 they have a separate service, Apple Podcasts, for that. Amazon Music plans do have access to podcasts, but they have a separate streaming service called Audible for audiobooks.<\/p>\n
In terms of sound quality, Apple Music provides a hi-res audio output of 24-bit\/192 kHz. The same output is delivered with Amazon Music Unlimited thanks to its HD and ultra HD feature. Both platforms feature lossless audio streaming for authentic and high-quality sounds, however Apple Music one-ups Amazon with its spatial audio support across all plans delivering crystal-clear content. Amazon only includes this feature on Amazon Music Unlimited. Both platforms also use Dolby Atmos for three-dimensional, immersive sound.<\/p>\n
Thanks to its iCloud Music Library, you can download and play tunes from Apple Music, access all your devices when logged in with the same Apple ID, something which Amazon Music does not offer. You can also get up to six months free of Apple Music when you purchase an eligible Apple audio device. Amazon may not offer these, but it has been around longer and does give you the option for hands-free listening with Alexa, so it really does become a situation of weighing up benefits.<\/p>\n
Apple Music vs Amazon Music verdict: Which music streaming service should you buy in 2023?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
All in all, we don\u2019t see much in it. Both streaming services provide millions of songs (over 100 million to be precise) and have several package types available for every music fan.<\/p>\n
The platforms are similar in what they offer \u2013 from listening ad-free and discovering new music to providing immersive sound with Dolby Atmos and access to spatial audio. Both also have family plans for the same price at \u00a316.99, which can be used across up to six devices.<\/p>\n
Amazon Music does, however, offer a free basic plan, so for the money-conscious people looking to pull in their belts, we\u2019d suggest starting there \u2013 just be prepared to listen to what it throws at you, as remember \u2013 it only plays in shuffle mode. But it does just miss out on the high-level music quality which Apple Music offers.<\/p>\n
Try them out with a free trial first to see how you get on with them \u2013 Apple Music gives you three months to test the water, while Amazon Music only offers one. Could that help you decide?<\/p>\n
New subscriber to Apple Music? Get three months of free music this summer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
If you also enjoy audiobooks, be sure to check out the best Audible deals<\/a> for this month. Plus, take a look at our deep-dive into \u2018 What is Amazon Music Unlimited?<\/a>\u2018 and if it\u2019s worth your money.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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