Spotify

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4.7•576 reviews•

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Stream music and podcasts

4.7•576 reviews•

5.9K followers

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Discover new music, podcasts and listen to your favorite artists, albums, or create a playlist with the latest songs to suit your mood.

Spotify Reviews

The community submitted 576 reviews to tell us what they like about Spotify, what Spotify can do better, and more.

4.7

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Reviewers largely see Spotify as an easy, reliable daily companion for music, podcasts, and focus playlists, with Discover Weekly, Daily Mixes, playlist sharing, offline listening, and smooth device switching mentioned again and again. Many say its recommendation engine is the main reason they stay, often preferring it to Apple Music or YouTube Music for discovery and usability. The main complaints are repetitive or intrusive ads on the free tier, occasional bugs or lag, inconsistent recommendations, shuffle and radio that can feel stale, and some clutter from podcasts mixed into the app.

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music discovery (45)

personalized playlists (32)

user-friendly interface (29)

vast music library (22)

playlist creation (12)

podcast streaming (12)

cross-device syncing (11)

high sound quality (11)

smart shuffle (7)

seamless playback (6)

Cons

ads in free version (15)

frequent app bugs (4)

music discovery (4)

personalized playlists (4)

high subscription cost (3)

inconsistent features across platforms (2)

limited skips in free version (2)

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Algolia

•2 reviews

What's great

music discovery (45)playlist creation (12)high sound quality (11)

vs Alternatives

Deezer

Apple Music

I considered Apple Music and Deezer. Apple Music has solid audio quality and tight Apple ecosystem integration, but its recommendations and cross-device experience feel less fluid outside iOS. Deezer is decent, especially for European catalogs, but discovery and product polish lag behind. Spotify stands out for best-in-class music discovery, strong playlists, and seamless use across desktop, mobile, and connected devices, which ultimately made it the most reliable daily choice.

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27 views3mo ago

Ideaflow

•3 reviews

Spotify is an ocean of missed opportunities that leave users disappointed. Where is the music visualizer? Why does it feel like you've DRM'ed my music and removed all extensibility and customization of my experience? Mad props for creating playlist folders, but why can't I take notes on songs? Or add more than 200 chars to a playlist description? For a company that provides most humans their music, you seem to have a vested interest in not taking humanity's intellectual, emotional, and aesthetic experience of music to the next level. For that reason, I'm thoroughly uninspired by your leadership in this space, and look forward to the day when you're replaced by a more innovative alternative such as currents.fm with novel artist incentivization strategies that actually get artists paid and make users excited to give back to artists. Spotify is the old guard. I eagerly await the new guard, for music's sake.

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Gridapps Testimonials

•8 reviews

Spotify isn’t just a music app — it’s an experience. The recommendation engine is spot-on, playlists are curated to perfection, and podcasts are seamlessly integrated. I use it daily for deep work, workouts, and relaxation. The cross-device sync is magical — I can start on my phone and finish on my laptop without missing a beat. The user experience is clean, and the sound quality is fantastic. Music, mood, and productivity — all in one.

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user-friendly interface (29)personalized playlists (32)high sound quality (11)podcast streaming (12)cross-device syncing (11)

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6 views9mo ago

•1 review

What's great

user-friendly interface (29)music discovery (45)personalized playlists (32)vast music library (22)playlist creation (12)podcast streaming (12)

Spotify is one of those apps that just makes life better. I can open it anytime, anywhere, and instantly have access to literally any genre of music I'm in the mood for. It's also where I follow my favorite DJs and stay connected with what they're releasing. And the podcasts honestly, I've learned more from Spotify podcasts than from most courses I've taken. Music, discovery, and learning, all in one place. Hard to beat that.

What needs improvement

If I could change one thing, it would be adding a feature to create your own music directly inside Spotify something like what Suno AI does. Imagine going from listening to a song that inspires you to creating your own version right there in the same app. Spotify already knows my taste better than anyone. Giving me the tools to turn that inspiration into something of my own would be a game changer.

vs Alternatives

Honestly, Spotify was the first music app I ever tried and I never felt the need to switch. From day one it just clicked. The experience was so smooth and complete that looking for alternatives never even crossed my mind. Sometimes the first choice is the right choice, and Spotify proved that to me.

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11 views20d ago

•2 reviews

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user-friendly interface (29)music discovery (45)personalized playlists (32)high sound quality (11)seamless playback (6)

Spotify has been my go-to music streaming app for a while because it makes discovering and enjoying music really easy. The interface is clean and intuitive, so finding playlists, albums, or podcasts doesn’t take much effort. I especially like the personalized playlists like Discover Weekly and Daily Mixes—they usually recommend songs that actually match my taste.

The music discovery features are probably my favorite part. I’ve found a lot of new artists through Spotify that I wouldn’t have discovered otherwise. The library is huge, and the streaming quality is consistently good whether I’m listening on my phone, laptop, or smart speaker.

Another big advantage is how seamless it feels across devices. I can start listening on my phone and continue on my computer without any interruptions. Overall, it’s a reliable platform for music streaming with great recommendations and a smooth user experience.

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ads in free version (15)

vs Alternatives

Before choosing Spotify, I looked at a few other streaming services like Apple Music and YouTube Music. While those platforms also have large music libraries, I felt Spotify stood out because of its recommendation system and ease of use.

Spotify’s personalized playlists and music discovery tools make it much easier to find new music that fits my preferences. I also liked how simple the interface is compared to some other platforms. In addition, Spotify works well across different devices and integrates smoothly with many third-party apps and speakers.

Overall, Spotify felt more intuitive and better for discovering new music, which is why I decided to stick with it.

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10 views28d ago

•3 reviews

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user-friendly interface (29)

I recently returned to Spotify after they finally introduced lossless audio (we were kept waiting a longtime for that one). But after jumping between its competitors over the years (Apple Music, Deezer, Qobuz etc), I have to say that Spotify's UX is infinitely better and really does make it much easier to jump between different kinds of music, to listen to large volumes of it, to keep track of what you're listening to etc.

What needs improvement

frequent app bugs (4)

There is so much functionality packed into this app that it often seems to collapse under the weight of it all (this manifests in small bugs, music refusing to load etc).

vs Alternatives

Deezer

TIDAL

Apple Music Qobuz

Qobuz

Spotify's UX (interface and user experience) is infinitely better than its competitors in this space, it makes it much easier to listen to large volumes of music.

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37 views5mo ago

•1 review

What's great

music discovery (45)personalized playlists (32)vast music library (22)

What needs improvement

high subscription cost (3)

vs Alternatives

It comes down to the recommendation engine. As a builder, I need to get into 'Deep Work' mode quickly. Spotify’s algorithms (especially Discover Weekly and the Focus mixes) are unmatched at curating the right background noise for coding without me having to manually manage playlists.

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27 views4mo ago

•2 reviews

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music discovery (45)

I've used Spotify for a while. It keeps impressing me with a massive music library and accurate personalized playlists like Discover Weekly. Syncing across my devices works without trouble. The interface is clean, the audio quality is great, and the podcast selection is useful. The only downside is the occasional ad on the free tier, but it remains an outstanding music streaming service.

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3 views18d ago

•3 reviews

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Fantastic listening experience with smart features

Spotify continues to be my favorite music and podcast app because of how well it learns my tastes. The Discover Weekly and Release Radar playlists are consistently accurate, and the Daily Mixes make it easy to find the right vibe without searching. I also love the cross-device syncing — starting a playlist on my phone and instantly controlling it from my laptop or speaker is seamless. Podcasts are organized well, and the offline download feature works perfectly when I’m traveling.

A polished, reliable experience all around.

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13 views4mo ago

•1 review

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user-friendly interface (29)music discovery (45)personalized playlists (32)vast music library (22)

This is honestly my favorite app on my phone. I’ve been using Spotify since around 2017, and it’s been part of my daily life ever since. I love how organized everything is songs, playlists, moods. I’ve made so many playlists over the years and I listen to music almost every day. The recommendations are really good too; it somehow knows what I want to hear. Overall, everything just feels simple, clean, and well thought out. Really appreciate this app.

vs Alternatives

I haven’t really used any other apps as such. I did try JioSaavn briefly, but not for long. I’ve always preferred Spotify over everything else.

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7 views3mo ago

•10 reviews

I’ve been using Spotify for years, and what keeps me hooked isn’t just the massive library—it’s how personal it feels. The algorithm really understands my mood better than I do some days. One minute I’m diving into deep work with lo-fi beats, the next I’m back in 2010 reliving my teenage angst. From a social media manager’s perspective, I also appreciate how their playlists feel like community spaces—micro-cultures built around shared emotion or focus. It’s not just “music streaming”; it’s mood curation at scale.

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music discovery (45)personalized playlists (32)vast music library (22)

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4 views6mo ago

•1 review

For a long time, Spotify has definitely provided a unique service at an unbeatable price. Recently, I've been encountering all sorts of problems that are pretty much taking away my desire for them, but I haven't decided whether to say goodbye and look for another alternative. Some of the problems I encounter: 1. I'm constantly encountering serious bugs in the Windows PC software. 2. Even with their special "Weekly Discover" feature, it's not like it used to be, more and more songs I don't enjoy listening to and most of them don't really grab me... 3. I don't like all the updates they decided to implement regarding the feature of blocking songs "only in this playlist" and "for 30 days". If I block a song - I want to block it permanently!

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music discovery (4)frequent app bugs (4)

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2 views8mo ago

•4 reviews

Spotify and I have a complicated relationship. The music catalog is solid, recommendations are usually on point, and the UI is clean — I’ll give it that. Daily Mixes and Discover Weekly are still some of the best algorithmic playlists out there. But man, there’s a lot that holds it back. First, the app feels heavier than it should be. Lags randomly on desktop, and the mobile version eats battery like it’s on a mission. Also, the fact that some features are weirdly inconsistent between platforms (like queue management or library sorting) is just... why? And don’t even get me started on podcasts. Mixing them with music in the same interface was a mistake. I listen to one episode, and suddenly half my home feed is flooded with stuff I didn’t ask for. No way to opt out properly. It’s just messy. Still using it, mostly because I’ve built so many playlists over the years and I know where everything is. But if something better comes along with proper library control and less noise — I’m out.

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user-friendly interface (29)personalized playlists (32)vast music library (22)

What needs improvement

inconsistent features across platforms (2)

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