If you have a HomePod, Apple’s smart speaker, Apple Music is the only streaming service that you can control directly using your voice-though you can stream other music services using AirPlay. And you need to use Apple’s HomeKit to control the desktop app from your phone, even if you're using an iPhone and Macbook. In comparison, Apple Music’s desktop app is built into iTunes, which can be a bit clunky, particularly on a Windows computer. Using Spotify on your phone, you can control playback in the app on your computer and other devices. The desktop app is intuitive and pleasant to use. Spotify shines is its ability to work seamlessly across devices. In most ways, Spotify and Apple Music’s mobile apps are easy to navigate and are well-designed, but Spotify has some advantages. “If you’re a highly critical listener with top-notch equipment, you may want to try both to see which you prefer, or try a service that will stream uncompressed files, like Tidal.” “Casual listeners will probably be happy with the sound quality of either service,” Arias says. The two services use different types of compression when transmitting music, but according to Elias Arias, Consumer Reports' project leader for audio testing, listeners are unlikely to hear a difference. Through the mobile app, free users can listen to playlists and stations, and stream a small, rotating selection of songs on-demand. Free users can stream songs on demand using Spotify’s desktop and web apps. Unlike Apple Music, Spotify also offers a free ad-supported option. A promotion scheduled to last until June grants new Spotify subscribers free access to Hulu’s ad-supported plan. Spotify launched a partnership with the video-streaming service Hulu last year, and that gives the music service a slight edge when it comes to value. The two also have free trial periods for new users. Both services cost $9.99 a month for individuals, $14.99 a month for families of up to six users, and $4.99 a month for students.

Spotify and Apple Music offer nearly identical subscription packages.

Spotify or itunes which is better