Top 8 Music Streaming Apps in India 2021
Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Everyone loves music, and especially in India, music is a religion. With the best music apps in India, you can search for your favorite artists along with their singles and albums as well as the most popular movie songs very quickly.
You might know that earlier there were cassettes in which songs were recorded & stored and then many copies of them were made for selling purposes but nowadays it's completely a different scenario since Indian consumers got access to fast and affordable internet, music streaming rocketed in the country. Plus, more affordable smartphones meant that streaming music via the internet got easier. As you know many music apps deliver great offers that let you experience all the best features at the most reasonable prices. So, in this article, according to our own experience, we have compiled a list of the best music apps available across many devices along with their features and other details.
Top Music Services India 2021
1) Spotify
Spotify is currently the best music streaming service in the world, thanks to its vast music library and a brilliant set of apps on various platforms. It even supports ad-supported music for the free tier. Now there are over 2 million users, which made it the best player in music streaming services in India.
Apart from that, Spotify excels in most other areas, be it the quality and UI design of apps, the music streaming quality, or compatibility with a vast collection of platforms and devices. It has excellent apps for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, Xbox, PlayStation, Android TV, tvOS, Fire TV, and Smart TVs from Samsung, and LG& other brands.
It is also compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, AirPlay, and Chromecast. It is even compatible with various NAPs (Network Audio Players), home theatre systems, and network DACs.
Apart from that, Spotify excels in most other areas, be it the quality and UI design of apps, the music streaming quality, or compatibility with a vast collection of platforms and devices. It has excellent apps for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, Xbox, PlayStation, Android TV, tvOS, Fire TV, and Smart TVs from Samsung, and LG& other brands.
It is also compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, AirPlay, and Chromecast. It is even compatible with various NAPs (Network Audio Players), home theatre systems, and network DACs.
It's in the 1st position since it provides you an overall package. It's an All-Rounder music streaming service in India.
The free subscription offers 96kbps on mobile and 160kbps on desktop, and if you want 320kbps, you’ll have to subscribe to the premium plan. The best thing about this is that even it is the best music service but still it's very affordable. Its family plan comes at Rs.199 in which you can connect 6 devices with just a single account & enjoy group sessions with your friends & family. For further information about subscriptions, you can refer to the following links.
Links: Spotify & Spotify Premium
2) Youtube Music
YouTube Music is the successor to Google Play Music. It has all the music which are on Youtube & it even has various Podcasts. The good news is that YouTube Music is a most impressive service, and Google has retained its predecessor's music locker system. If you have a legacy Google Play Music account you may be able to still transfer your library over to YouTube Music. And it's not just legacy content: YouTube Music allows users to upload new tracks to its online music locker, too.
As you know, Youtube Music is another service by Google so, it's definitely available across various devices & platforms.
It's in the 2nd position because when you lock your phone screen, the song or video you are playing stops, which many of the users won’t like. It also doesn't have Discover Weekly competitor.
Its Premium membership costs Rs.109 per month but if you take the
Youtube Premium Membership it'll cost just Rs.139 per month in which you too get Youtube Music Premium which is a quite tempting deal for all. Youtube Music Premium is the only app in which you can too see the video with music that is very interesting. For further information about subscriptions, you can refer to the following links.
3) Wynk Music
Wynk Music from Airtel is one of the best music apps in India, where you can listen to popular music and songs from different genres. Wynk music also has many other features for Airtel subscribers, where they can enjoy many other services of the app as well. You can set your hello tunes with Wynk. It also provides HD quality music streaming even in the Free Version. Its vast music database lets you listen to any kind of music, be it from Hollywood or any Indian regional song. It is one of the best music apps for Android, which you can get at Google Play Store or for iOS from the App Store. But unfortunately, it's not available on other platforms. However, you can visit its website & log in there to listen to music on your PCs.
It's in the 3rd position because it lacks compatibility with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Its UI design might not be as clear and sharp as that of Spotify.
The Wynk Premium Subscription costs Rs.49 per month & Rs.399 per year but it's free for Airtel Customers & Non-Airtel users can get it from the Airtel Thanks App or they can directly buy it through the app.
Link: Wynk Music
4) Apple Music
Apple Music application for smartphones is another popular music streaming mobile app that you can download and install on your smartphone. It has a large number of songs that you can listen to very quickly. The App has more than 60 million songs that you can listen to ad-free. It is an excellent choice if you've invested heavily in Apple devices or you are more interested in listening to International Music. If you own an Apple HomePod or Mini, it is the default subscription service to summon music with your voice. Apple Music also makes the ideal companion for an iPod Touch, which, amazingly, is still a thing. You can download this app for your Android phone or Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC as well.
It's on the 4th position due to its centric focus on "International Music" suggestions while it lags behind incompatibility & "Regional Music" as well as "Bollywood Music" suggestions.
Apple Music Premium is available with different plans. There's a Student Plan which costs Rs.49 per month (Universities Students only; Verification Required), Individual Plan for Rs.99 per month & the Family Plan costs Rs.149 per month which can be connected to 6 devices with different accounts for each family member or friends. For further information about subscriptions, you can refer to the following links.
Link: Apple Music India
5) Jio Saavn
Jio Saavn app is another top-rated music app in India that offers a vast collection of the best music, be it movie songs, regional folk songs, ghazals, old songs, classical songs, and much more. You can enjoy the top charts music here on this app. it has access to over 55 million songs, including English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, Urdu, Haryanvi, Rajasthani, Oriya, and Assamese. It has apps on Android, iOS, Windows, and the web. It is also compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and works with Amazon Alexa as well as Google Assistant for streaming music via smart speakers. Plus, it supports both AirPlay (on iOS devices), Chromecast (via iOS and Android devices), and Sonos speakers.
It's in the 5th position due to its poor search engine & and average UI.
The Jio Saavn Pro subscription costs Rs.99 per month & Rs.399 per year which I think is quite cheap & reasonable for what it offers but it's free for Reliance Jio Customers. For further information about subscriptions, you can refer to the following links.
Links: Jio Saavn & Jio Saavn Pro
6) Ganna
Gaana is a popular music streaming app in India, which is known for its vast music and songs collection, especially Bollywood songs. It has over 45 million songs and you will find songs in many regional languages like Hindi, English, Tamil, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, and so on. It also shows songs lyrics. It has apps for Android, iOS, and Windows, and supports Amazon Alexa as well as Google Assistant for smart speakers. The app is also compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also supports casting through AirPlay and Chromecast. It is also available on Android TV and Fire TV.
It's in the 6th position because it's very very similar to Jio Saavn but its UI is slightly cluttered as compared to Jio Saavn and there are a lot more ads (in the free plan).
Ganna has a variety of plans according to what type of plans you need. 1st it has a 1-year plan for Rs.399, 2nd it has 3 months plan for Rs.149, 3rd it has a 1-month plan for Rs.99 & 4th is a 1-year student plan for Rs.199 (Verification Required). For further information about subscriptions, you can refer to the following links.
Links: Ganna & Ganna Plus
7) Amazon Music
It's in 7th position due to its bad sound output. It also has an average UI & it's the search engine is below average.
Link: Amazon Music
8) Hungama Music
Hungama Music is a very known music streaming service that is used by many people in India. Hungama Music’s library of music consists of over 10 million songs and music videos. It has a collection of music in English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Rajasthani, and Oriya. It also offers various TV shows, movies, short films, TV shows for kids, and Hungama Originals. It is available for Android, iOS, smart TVs, Fire TV, Android TV, and the Web. It is also available on Echo speakers through Amazon Alexa integration.
It's in the last position due to its very bad sound processing, music recommendations & its old boring UI. It also has paid version but it doesn't provide you as many extra features as compared to other Music Streaming Services.
It has various Subscription Plans according to your need. Prices start from Rs.99 for 1 month and Rs.499 for 1 year. There’s also a 3-month plan for Rs.269. The paid plans also allow you to download HD music for offline playback. For further information about subscriptions, you can refer to the following links.
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