Apple Music and Spotify are two of the most popular music streaming services. If you’re a Spotify user but want to switch to Apple Music, you may be wondering how to transfer your Spotify playlists over. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to do so, In this tutorial, we walk you through the steps to transfer a Spotify playlist to Apple Music.
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Spotify vs. Apple Music? Which One Should You Choose?
Apple Music and Spotify both offer a vast library of songs, but Apple Music takes the lead with a library of 100 million songs compared to Spotify’s 80 million. However, Spotify offers a better user interface and user experience, making it more engaging to navigate. Additionally, Spotify has more social features, such as the ability to follow friends and share playlists, making it a more interactive experience.
In terms of sound quality, Apple Music offers a superior listening experience with the ability to stream music in 24-bit 192 Kbps, while Spotify’s maximum is 320 Kbps. Furthermore, Apple Music allows users to upload their own personal music to the cloud and access it from all connected Apple devices. On the other hand, Spotify has a wider selection of podcasts and frequently updated curated playlists.
When it comes to pricing, Apple Music is more affordable than Spotify, but Spotify offers a free streaming option with ads. However, Spotify’s offline listening feature is more advanced, giving users more control over the quality of downloaded songs. Both platforms also offer student discounts and slightly cheaper family plans.
Which one should you choose? It all boils down to your personal preferences and usage habits. If you want superior sound quality and a personal music library, Apple Music is a good choice for you. However, if you want a better user interface and social features, Spotify is the way to go.
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How to Convert a Spotify Playlist to Apple Music
Transitioning between the Apple Music and Spotify platforms with your entire music playlist, artists, preferences, and more is now made simple, thanks to applications like SongShift and Soundiiz.
Transitioning on a Desktop
Soundiiz is an easy-to-use web-based application that will transfer playlists from Spotify to Apple Music in a few simple steps:
- Go to Soundiiz and click “Start for free.”
- Sign in using your Spotify account.
- You’ll have to authorize Soundiiz to gain access to your account.
- Click “Transfer” on the left side panel.
- Click on “Select source.”
- Select Spotify as the source.
- You should see the Spotify login instead of the “Select Source” button. Click on the “Select destination” button.
- Select “Apple Music” as your destination.
- Agree to sign in to your Apple Music account.
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- Enter your credentials to allow Soundiz to access your account.
- Click “Allow.”
- When you have selected both the source and the destination, click on the “Start” button.
- Select the first option that says “Playlists,” then click on the button that says “Confirm my selection.”
- Add a Title and description to your playlist, then click the “Save configuration” button.
- Select the tracks you want to transfer and click “Confirm.”
- You’ll be presented with a final confirmation pop-up that displays a summary of everything you’ve selected to transfer. Click on the “Begin the transfer!” button.
- Your playlist will be transferred to your Apple Music account along with the title and selected songs.
- You’ll receive a confirmation message when the transfer is complete.
Transitioning on an iPhone
If you want to transfer your playlist from Spotify to Apple Music on your iPhone, you can use a service like Songshift. Songshift helps users transfer their loved music from one platform to the other with minimal hassle. You can do so by following the below steps.
- Open the App Store and download the Songshift app.
- After installing the app, open it on your iPhone, then click the “+” icon on the top right of the screen.
- Click “Setup Source.”
- Find “Spotify” in the list, select it as the source, then click “Continue.”
- Log in to the Spotify account from which you wish to import music.
- Grant Spotify and Songshift the necessary permissions to link your account.
- Select the playlist(s) you wish to transfer to your Apple Music.
- On the next screen, select “Apple Music” as your Destination.
Your selected music will be transferred to your Apple Music account.
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Transitioning on an Android
If you’re an Android user and trying to switch to an Apple device, you can use a free Android app known as FreeYourMusic to transfer your Spotify playlist to an Apple Music account.
- Download FreeYourMusic from the Play Store and launch the application.
- On the home screen of the application, you’ll see a bunch of music streaming platforms. Select “Spotify” as your source.
- Log in using your Spotify account.
- Select Apple Music as your migration destination.
- Sign in to your Apple Music account.
- Select the playlist(s) you wish to transfer to your Apple Music account. Click “Begin Transfer.”
- Your playlists, along with all the associated music and songs, will begin transferring to your Apple Music account.
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Is It Safe to Use Third-Party Apps to Transfer a Spotify Playlist to Apple Music?
When looking to transfer Spotify playlists to Apple Music, it is important to be cautious when using third-party apps. These apps may request access to your Spotify account and could potentially access sensitive information, such as your password or billing address. Additionally, if the apps are not updated regularly, there may be a risk of malware or other security threats.
To minimize risk when using third-party apps, we advise you not to enter any sensitive login information into the app or service. That’s true even for a trusted app, as there is always a risk of data breaches due to a lack of security protocols or other reasons. However, there’s a way to minimize your risk while using third-party apps: trigger an account-wide logout after you’ve transferred your playlist from all devices except the one you use to trigger this command by following the steps below.
- Head to Spotify.com and log in to your account.
- Navigate to the account overview page by clicking your profile picture, then the “Account” button.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Sign out everywhere.” This action will sign you out of every device you have logged in to with your Spotify Account. This includes mobiles, tablets, web players, desktops, smart wearables, and third-party apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transfer Apple Music’s playlist to Spotify?
Transferring Apple Music’s playlist to Spotify is just as easy as doing the opposite. Open any app on this list, select Apple Music as the source and Spotify Music as the destination, then select the playlists and transfer them using the same method we mentioned above. If you need to cancel your Apple Music subscription, we can help!
Can I Convert a Spotify Playlist to Apple Music without a Subscription?
Apple Music is a paid service, and users must have a subscription to use it. You cannot convert a Spotify playlist to Apple Music without a subscription, even when using any of the methods mentioned above. Read on if you’d like to transfer to YouTube Music instead.
Why are some songs from my Spotify Playlist missing after I transferred it to Apple Music?
There may be a few reasons. For one, the song is available on Spotify but not on Apple Music. Another possibility is that there was an issue with the transfer process itself, and some of the songs may have been lost in the process. You can manually search for the song on Apple Music to confirm its availability.
All images and alterations by Ojash Yadav.
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