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Best Top Music Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to top music apps or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 247+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Top Music Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SoundCloud: The Music You LoveSoundCloud: The Music You LoveFree4.8★ (2M)YesYesAug 2026
2Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify: Music and PodcastsFree4.8★ (42M)YesNoAug 2026
3Apple MusicApple MusicFree4.9★ (2.6M)YesNoAug 2026
4Audiomack - Play Music OfflineAudiomack - Play Music OfflineFree4.8★ (2M)YesYesAug 2026
5YouTube MusicYouTube MusicFree4.8★ (1.5M)YesYesAug 2026
6Shazam: Find Music & ConcertsShazam: Find Music & ConcertsFree4.9★ (8.8M)NoNoAug 2026
7Pandora: Music & PodcastsPandora: Music & PodcastsFree4.8★ (11M)YesYesAug 2026
8Music on Top - MP3 Music PlayMusic on Top - MP3 Music PlayFree4.5★ (14K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Top Music Apps

SoundCloud: The Music You Love#1

SoundCloud: The Music You Love by SoundCloud Global Limited & Co KG

Discover 500+ million songs
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.8😊(2M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Music
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Discover and stream over 300 million songs from emerging and established artists worldwide. Create personalized mixes, connect with your music community, and support independent creators. Listen for free with ads or subscribe for ad-free listening and offline playback.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Variety of music and artists
  • 🔍 Great music discovery platform
  • 💻 Seamless experience across devices
  • 🎧 High-quality audio

Room to Improve

  • 🤖 Frequent and intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Certain songs/features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Buggy app experience, crashes and glitches
Spotify: Music and Podcasts#2

Spotify: Music and Podcasts by Spotify

Songs, Playlists & Audiobooks
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.8😐(42M 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

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Excessive ads for free users
  • 🔒 Limited skips per hour for free users
  • 🐛 Music randomly stops playing
Apple Music#3

Apple Music by Apple

Over 100 million songs.
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.9😐(2.6M ratings)
FreeAds
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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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
  • 🔀 Inconsistent shuffle and queue functionality
  • 📥 Issues with downloading and accessing offline music

More Top Music Apps apps to explore

4
Audiomack - Play Music Offline
Audiomack - Play Music Offline
Audiomack - Play Music Offline
Stream music & songs offline
Free

Stream and download music, mixtapes, and albums for free. Discover new artists and trending tracks across various genres. Customize playback with audio effects and listen offline without data.

Stream and download musicOffline listeningPlaylist creation
🎵 Music
(2M)
freemium
5
YouTube Music
YouTube Music
YouTube Music
Music world dedicated to you
Free

Access a vast world of music, including live performances and exclusive content. Discover new artists and genres with personalized playlists and curated mixes. Enjoy lyrics, upload your own songs, and listen across multiple devices.

Exclusive music contentPersonalized playlistsCurated genre and mood mixes
🎵 Music
(1.5M)
free with in-app purchases
6
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts
Identify Songs, Live Shows
Free

Instantly identify music playing around you or in other apps. Discover nearby concerts, lyrics, and videos. Access your music history and get personalized recommendations.

Instant music identificationConcert discoveryOffline song recognition
🎵 Music
(8.8M)
free
7
Pandora: Music & Podcasts
Pandora: Music & Podcasts
Pandora: Music & Podcasts
Streaming, Radio, Podcasts
Free

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.

Personalized music and podcast stationsOn-demand music and podcast playbackOffline listening
🎵 Music
(11M)
free with in-app purchases
8
Music on Top - MP3 Music Play
Music on Top - MP3 Music Play
Music on Top - MP3 Music Play
Music streaming without limits
Free

Stream and download millions of songs for free. This app allows you to discover, search, and play your favorite music anytime, anywhere, with features like background playback and shuffle. An optional subscription unlocks all paid features.

Stream millions of songs for freeDownload musicBrowse by category
🎵 Music
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Music TV - Video Play & Stream
Music TV - Video Play & Stream
Music TV - Video Play & Stream
Listen, Dance on YouTube Songs
Free

This app automatically finds and plays YouTube videos for songs in your device's music library. Create custom playlists from your library or YouTube, and enjoy features like full-screen mode, Chromecast support, and content filtering.

Syncs local music library with YouTube videosCreate custom playlists from library and YouTubeAccess YouTube Music Chart TOP-100
🎵 Music
(6.2K)
subscription
10
Music : Songs , Stats
Music : Songs , Stats
Music : Songs , Stats
Stats from your Spotify
Free

Gain deep insights into your music listening habits with detailed analytics for your Spotify account. Explore top tracks, artists, albums, and genres, visualize your taste with charts, and discover your unique listening personality. Share your favorite stats with friends.

Top tracks, artists, and albums analysisGenre and era breakdownsListening personality discovery
🎵 Music
(11)
free with in-app purchases
11
Spin Music
Spin Music
Spin Music
Live radio & music discovery
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
12
Music X : Music Player & Mp3
Music X : Music Player & Mp3
Music X : Music Player & Mp3
Simple Music Player
Free

Enjoy your favorite music with a simple and intuitive player. Search for any song, artist, or genre, and create personalized playlists for any occasion. Organize your music library with ease and discover new tunes.

High streaming qualitySearch songs, artists, albumsCreate custom playlists
🔧 Utilities
(4.4K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Melodista Music Offline Player
Melodista Music Offline Player
Melodista Music Offline Player
Music Player without Internet
Free

This app is a music player designed for offline listening, offering an ad-free experience and a user-friendly interface. It allows you to organize your music with playlists, import tracks from various sources, and customize song details. Enjoy advanced playback controls and a sleep timer for a seamless listening session.

Ad-free offline music playbackCreate and organize folder playlistsImport tracks from cloud and Files app
🎵 Music
(39K)
freemium
14
Muse: Music Dating Social App
Muse: Music Dating Social App
Muse: Music Dating Social App
Find new music and people
Free

Connect with others based on shared musical tastes. Build a profile around your favorite artists and songs, discover new music through people, and interact in real-time during live events.

Music-based profilesReal-time song matchingEvent-specific social walls
🌟 Lifestyle
(5)
free with in-app purchases
15
REVIRY
REVIRY
REVIRY
Vibes w/ Friends
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
16
MusiPlayer - Music X Streaming
MusiPlayer - Music X Streaming
MusiPlayer - Music X Streaming
Musi Player & Unlimited Music
Free

Discover music effortlessly by describing songs, moods, or memories. This app uses AI to find the perfect tracks and create personalized playlists from any idea. Save your favorite music experiences and explore trending searches from the community.

Natural language music searchMood-based song discoveryCreate playlists from any idea
🎵 Music
(111)
free with in-app purchases
17
Music Downloader & MP3 Player+
Music Downloader & MP3 Player+
Music Downloader & MP3 Player+
Download Songs & Audio
Free

Download songs for offline listening and manage your music library with this player. Import from iCloud or Files, create playlists, and enjoy playback features like shuffle and a sleep timer. A premium version offers unlimited playlists and advanced organization.

Download songs for offline listeningImport music from iCloud/FilesCreate and manage playlists
🎵 Music
(27)
free with in-app purchases
18
Addiction to Music
Addiction to Music
Addiction to Music
Get the latest music releases!
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
19
Boardy Music
Boardy Music
Boardy Music
by Sephora Achouri
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
20
Cloud Music - Offline Player
Cloud Music - Offline Player
Cloud Music - Offline Player
Music x - Offline Music Player
Free

This application offers a visually appealing music player with support for various file formats like MP3, MP4, and AVI. It allows importing music from local storage or cloud services and provides data analysis on listening habits. Enjoy a personalized music experience with its clean interface and insightful tracking features.

Offline music playbackSupports MP3, MP4, AVI formatsImport from local or cloud storage
🔧 Utilities
(7)
ad-supported

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FAQ about Top Music Apps

What are the best top music apps for iPhone?
SoundCloud: The Music You Love tops our top music apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 2M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top top music apps we rank are free to download, including SoundCloud: The Music You Love and Spotify: Music and Podcasts.
SoundCloud: The Music You Love shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ top music apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is a global music discovery platform where you can stream over 300 million songs from emerging and established artists. It allows you to discover new music, create personalized playlists, connect with artists and fans, and even upload your own tracks.
Key features include discovering new music, playing curated mixes and playlists tailored to your taste, listening to exclusive tracks not found elsewhere, connecting with your music community, and uploading your own music to reach a global audience. Subscribers can also listen offline and without ads.