Apple Music is here. Finally after months of rumors. Was the music streaming service worth the wait? Does have what it takes to battle Spotify, Rdio, Pandora and Tidal. The Internet radio service will cost $10-per-month. What will set it apart from the others is the family plan. For just $15-per-month a family of six can each stream what ever they want. Below is a run down of Apple Music vs. The Others.
| APPLE MUSIC | SPOTIFY | RDIO | GOOGLE PLAY MUSIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | Individual: $9.99 Family: $14.99 |
Premium: $9.99 Family: $14.99 and up |
Select: $3.99 Unlimited: $9.99 Family: $14.99 and up |
Unlimited: $9.99 |
| Free version available | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Number of songs | Over 30 million | Over 30 million | Over 32 million | Over 30 million |
| Audio quality | NA | 320kbps | 320kbps | Up to 320kbps |
| Radio | Yes (human-driven) | Yes (automated) | Yes (automated) | Yes (automated) |
| Video content | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Exclusive content | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Curated playlists | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Offline listening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Online media storage | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Social features | NA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop apps | Windows, Mac | Windows, Mac, Linux | Windows, Mac | Web only |
| Mobile apps | iOS, Android (coming fall 2015) | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | iOS, Android |