Best Stream Music Apps

237+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Spotify is the household name in stream music, but it's far from the only option. We track 237+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Stream Music Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify: Music and PodcastsFree4.8★ (43M)YesNoNov 2026
2Audiomack - Play Music OfflineAudiomack - Play Music OfflineFree4.8★ (2M)YesYesNov 2026
3Pandora: Personalized MusicPandora: Personalized MusicFree4.8★ (11M)YesYesNov 2026
4Music  : Cloud Music StreamingMusic : Cloud Music StreamingFree4.6★ (22K)YesYesNov 2026
5YouTube MusicYouTube MusicFree4.8★ (1.5M)YesYesNov 2026
6Stream - Find your musicStream - Find your musicFree—YesYesJul 2026
7SoundCloud: Discover New MusicSoundCloud: Discover New MusicFree4.8★ (2.1M)YesYesNov 2026
8Apple MusicApple MusicFree4.9★ (3.2M)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Stream Music

Spotify: Music and Podcasts#1

Spotify: Music and Podcasts by Spotify

Songs, Playlists & Audiobooks
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.8😐(43M ratings)
FreeAds
#1in Music
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Stream millions of free songs and podcasts, create personalized playlists, and discover new music. Upgrade for ad-free listening, offline downloads, and audiobooks.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great music selection
  • 👍 Ability to create playlists
  • 👍 Lyrics feature
  • 👍 Personalized recommendations
  • 👍 Offline listening with premium

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Excessive ads for free users
  • 🔒 Limited skips per hour for free users
  • 🐛 Music randomly stops playing
  • 🐛 Shuffle mode issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent lyric display
  • 🐛 Difficulty finding/playing specific songs
Audiomack - Play Music Offline#2

Audiomack - Play Music Offline by Audiomack, Inc.

Stream music & songs offline
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.8😊(2M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#8in Music
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Stream and download music, mixtapes, and playlists across various genres. Enjoy unlimited skips, background playback, and offline listening. Customize your audio experience with unique effects and discover new artists and trending tracks.

What We Love

  • 💯 Great for offline music
  • 📥 Easy to download songs
  • 🎶 Wide range of music genres
  • 🆓 Free music streaming
  • 🙌 Customizable music experience

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Limited song selection
  • 💤 Slow app performance
  • 📛 Excessive ads
  • 🔇 Disappearing downloaded songs
  • 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
Pandora: Personalized Music#3

Pandora: Personalized Music by Pandora Media, LLC

Discover New Songs & Artists
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😊(11M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#2in Music
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Stream music and podcasts with personalized stations based on your favorite artists, genres, or moods. Discover new content, create playlists, and enjoy ad-free listening with various subscription options. Offline playback and voice commands enhance the listening experience.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Variety of music genres and stations
  • 🎶 Personalized music recommendations
  • 💰 Affordable subscription options
  • 🔍 Ability to search for specific songs/artists
  • 📚 Lyrics display for songs
  • 🌟 Customizable stations and playlists
  • 🔊 Good sound quality
  • 🔍 Helpful for music discovery
  • 🕰 Uninterrupted listening time with ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and app crashes
  • 🔍 Inaccurate song/artist recommendations
  • 📢 Excessive ads on free version
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without premium subscription
  • 🔁 Repetitive song playback
  • 🔇 Inability to play specific songs/albums
  • 🔢 Limited skips on free version
  • 🔌 Issues with offline mode and Bluetooth connectivity

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FAQ about Stream Music

What are the best stream music apps for iPhone?
Spotify: Music and Podcasts tops our stream music apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 43M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top stream music apps we rank are free to download, including Spotify: Music and Podcasts and Audiomack - Play Music Offline.
Spotify: Music and Podcasts shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 237+ stream 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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