Best Music Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Finding the right music apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 244+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Music Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1YouTube MusicYouTube MusicFree4.8★ (1.5M)YesYesNov 2026
2Music  : Cloud Music StreamingMusic : Cloud Music StreamingFree4.6★ (23K)YesYesNov 2026
3Apple MusicApple MusicFree4.9★ (3.3M)NoNoNov 2026
4Audiomack - Play Music OfflineAudiomack - Play Music OfflineFree4.8★ (2M)YesYesNov 2026
5Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify: Music and PodcastsFree4.8★ (43M)YesNoNov 2026
6SoundCloud: Discover New MusicSoundCloud: Discover New MusicFree4.8★ (2.1M)YesYesNov 2026
7YouTubeYouTubeFree4.7★ (50M)YesYesNov 2026
8Pandora: Personalized MusicPandora: Personalized MusicFree4.8★ (11M)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Music

YouTube Music#1

YouTube Music by Google

300M tracks, covers, & remixes
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.8😐(1.5M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Music
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Discover and play millions of songs, covers, and remixes. Get personalized playlists, explore new releases, and enjoy lyrics. Upload your own music and listen across various devices.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great music selection
  • 🚀 Vast library of songs and artists
  • 👍 Personalized music recommendations
  • 👍 Offline listening capabilities
  • 👍 Seamless integration with YouTube

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
  • 🐛 Inconsistent playlist management
  • 🐛 Unreliable offline playback
  • 🔒 Restricted features without premium subscription
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
Music  : Cloud Music Streaming#2

Music : Cloud Music Streaming by Kyriakos Adamou

Sound music for youtube player
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.6(23K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#13in Music
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A modern music player designed for simplicity, clarity, and performance. Enjoy a smooth listening experience with an intuitive interface, effortless library browsing, and seamless background playback with lock-screen controls.

Apple Music#3

Apple Music by Apple

Over 100 million songs.
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.9😐(3.3M ratings)
Free
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Access over 100 million songs with high-quality audio and exclusive content. Enjoy personalized playlists, lyrics with translations, and features like AutoMix and Spatial Audio. Sing along with Apple Music Sing and share music with friends.

What We Love

  • 🎧 Excellent sound quality
  • 🎨 Visually appealing interface
  • 📚 Vast music library
  • 🔍 Effective music discovery
  • 🎁 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
  • 🔀 Inconsistent shuffle and queue functionality
  • 📥 Issues with downloading and accessing offline music
  • 🔍 Subpar music recommendations
  • 🔒 Limitations with managing personal music library

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FAQ about Music

What are the best music apps for iPhone?
YouTube Music tops our music apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.5M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top music apps we rank are free to download, including YouTube Music and Music : Cloud Music Streaming.
YouTube Music shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 244+ music apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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