Ask HN: What will you choose for $9.99/mo, Spotify Pro or Apple Music?

#1

Post by chirau » Mon, Jun 08, 2015, 7:21 PM UTC

EDIT: Added Google Music

I hadn't added Google Music to restrict it to what I initially felt would be major players. I was trying to avoid adding every service that exists out there. TIDAL, Rdio etc

Re: Ask HN: What will you choose for $9.99/mo, Spotify Pro or Apple Music?

#2

Post by kzisme » Mon, Jun 08, 2015, 7:44 PM UTC

Since I don't have an iPhone I would choose Spotify. I'm curious why you didn't include Google Music as an option as well.

All of these music services include more or less the same functionality, music availability, and services. The argument that one service doesn't have "Artist x" doesn't really hold seeing as you can now include your own library on "Offline Mode" on Spotfiy and a similar feature in Google Music.

Also, as a student Spotify gives you half off, so it is more of a reason to purchase in my book.

Re: Ask HN: What will you choose for $9.99/mo, Spotify Pro or Apple Music?

#3

Post by sjs382 » Mon, Jun 08, 2015, 7:51 PM UTC

I use Google Music for 7.99/mo (introductory price).

Re: Ask HN: What will you choose for $9.99/mo, Spotify Pro or Apple Music?

#4

Post by starshadowx2 » Mon, Jun 08, 2015, 7:53 PM UTC

I already pay for Spotify Pro and will continue to do so. Nothing about Apple Music really stands out as a better service for my uses.

Re: Ask HN: What will you choose for $9.99/mo, Spotify Pro or Apple Music?

#5

Post by doctordrg » Mon, Jun 08, 2015, 7:56 PM UTC

sjs382 wrote: post #3

I use Google Music for 7.99/mo (introductory price).

Same here captain. Clean sleek app that just works

Re: Ask HN: What will you choose for $9.99/mo, Spotify Pro or Apple Music?

#6

Post by RexRollman » Mon, Jun 08, 2015, 7:57 PM UTC

Personally, I like Rdio, which I subscribe to.

Re: Ask HN: What will you choose for $9.99/mo, Spotify Pro or Apple Music?

#7

Post by cwt » Mon, Jun 08, 2015, 8:50 PM UTC

sjs382 wrote: post #3

I use Google Music for 7.99/mo (introductory price).

Very happy with google play for music streaming.

Re: Ask HN: What will you choose for $9.99/mo, Spotify Pro or Apple Music?

#8

Post by dragonwriter » Mon, Jun 08, 2015, 8:55 PM UTC

What I already chose is Google Play Music All-Access. Don't see a real compelling reason to change.

Re: Ask HN: What will you choose for $9.99/mo, Spotify Pro or Apple Music?

#9

Post by chirau » Mon, Jun 08, 2015, 9:12 PM UTC

kzisme wrote: post #2

Since I don't have an iPhone I would choose Spotify. I'm curious why you didn't include Google Music as an option as well. All of these music services include more or less the same functionality, music availability, and services. The argument that one service doesn't have "Artist x" doesn't really hold seeing as you can now include your own library on "Offline Mode" on Spotfiy and a similar feature in Google Music. A…

See Edit. Thanks!

Re: Ask HN: What will you choose for $9.99/mo, Spotify Pro or Apple Music?

#10

Post by citruspi » Mon, Jun 08, 2015, 9:33 PM UTC

I'm planning to switch to Apple Music, specifically for the family plan.

My family of five would cost $30/month on Spotify as compared to $15/month on Apple Music.