Are you looking for the best app to enjoy songs and melodies? We have a list of ten apps for music streaming in India.
These music apps bridge a huge gap between consumers and publishers, removing the chance of piracy. Creators on the app are paid according to the number of plays while users can access the music they want on a both paid and free basis. Free usage of such apps comes with ads, but it’s a small inconvenience many are willing to endure.
According to Financial Expresses, India became the 17th largest music industry in 2021. It houses some of the largest music-producing companies in the world. The most followed channel on YouTube is the Indian music publication house T-Series with 230 million subscribers.
The information available on Statista.com indicates that India had approximately 69 million music app subscribers in 2021, with a revenue expectation of $200 million US Dollars in 2022, along with a growth percentage of 6.41%. These numbers include both paid and non-paid app users, depending on each music app in India.
What Makes A Good Music Streaming App?
Our team has conducted thorough research to find out the most liked apps among Indian users. There are numerous apps available for listeners. Varying from world-renowned companies to platforms focused on independent artists, there’s a streaming outlet for every individual.
We looked into their download numbers, total ratings of the app, and the general reviews by users. We have also checked out each app’s website to find out about the special perks offered by each of them to set them apart from the crowd.
Check out the list below to review the features of each app and what we like about them:
1) Spotify: World Famous Music Stream App
Spotify is a Sweden-based company created in 2006. The app is undoubtedly one of the most popular music apps in the world, and its popularity has a stronghold among Indian users. The app contains music from all genres and artists around the world, earning it 4.3 stars on Google Play. Users can also access popular podcasts like the Joe Rogan Experience on Spotify.
The app has fairly positive reviews, offering 30 minutes of music with one advertisement including five skips in the free version. The audio quality available on Spotify varies from 160kbps to 320kbps depending on the subscription plan. The subscription prices, too, vary from ₹ 7 per day to Rs 179 per month depending on the plan benefits. Users with paid subscriptions can download songs to listen for offline listening, however, these songs become inaccessible after the subscription ends.
What We Like About Spotify:
● Massive song library
● High-quality audio
● Different kinds of subscription plans to suit different needs
● Free users get to enjoy songs without interruption for 30 mins
2) JioSaavn: Desi Music Streaming App
JioSaavn is an Indian app that launched to provide Indian music to foreign listeners, but the app found major domestic success. The app has a 4.2-star rating on Google play. It was launched in 2007 as Saavn but became JioSaavn after its merger with JioMusic in 2018. The app has a diverse music library containing regional music in 15 languages and podcasts on Indian mythologies.
The free-to-use version of the app is available at no cost, while ad-free “Pro” versions are obtainable at a subscription price. Consumers with Jio connections can access a Pro subscription for free. All JioSaavn Pro users can download songs for offline listening. The subscription costs ₹ 99 per month and ₹ 999 per year. The yearly plans are often available at discounts. Audio quality on the app varies from 96 Kbps to 320 Kbps, depending on the plan.
What We Like About JioSaavn:
● Contains regional songs
● Free Pro subscription with Jio connection
● Low subscription prices
● Podcast on Indian mythologies
3) YouTube Music: Google Music Services
YouTube Music is a music app created by Google and powered by YouTube Music. The app is rated 4.5 stars on Google Playstore. Like other music streaming apps, YouTube Music has a free and a premium version. The premium rendition of the app is ad-free that comes with many other perks. Premium users can play song audio in the background, they can download songs for offline listening.
The app efficiently curates playlists for listeners by tracking their choice of genres and artists. It comes with different subscription levels beginning from ₹59 per month, exclusively for students, to ₹990 (discounted) per month. Users can play their music from the range of 48Kbps to 256 Kbps. YouTube Music has a variety of songs ranging from international artists to regional Indie artists.
What We Like About YouTube Music:
● Wide variety of songs
● Special prices for students
● Usually, pre-installed in phones
● Videos are available with the songs
4) SoundCloud: Created For Independent Artists
Soundcloud was created in 2007 by Eric Wahlforss and Alexander Ljung to promote independent artists and give them a platform. The platform has been a go-to indie music app for many users in 190 countries. The app is 4.6 stars on Google Playstore. Currently, all major artists and their music are available on the app.
It comes in both free and paid versions. There are three different subscription plans offered by SoundCloud, Go, Go+ and DJ. All plans offer ad-free music and offline streaming. However, SoundCloud DJ offers DJ tool integration and unlimited tracks. Students receive a 50% discount on their subscription to Go+. Audio quality on the app can go as high as 320 Kbps.
What We Like About SoundCloud:
● Big library of independent artists
● Options to remix music are available on ap
● Rated over 4.5 stars on Google
● High-quality audio
5) Gaana: App With Public Playlist
Gaana is another India-based music streaming app that specializes in Indian music including regional charts. It was launched in 2010 by Times Internet and is often pre-installed on many mobile devices. Not only does it offers Bollywood and international hits, but also regional tracks in 21 languages. The app has gained 4.4 stars on Google Playstore.
Gaana offers free music streaming with an advertisement, as well as paid subscriptions. Users can choose among three different plans, one month for ₹99, 3 months for ₹199, and an annual subscription for ₹399. The audio quality for free streaming goes as high as 128 Kbps and 320 Kbps for subscription buyers. Users can also listen to different podcasts by Indian celebrities and devotional music on the app.
What We Like About Gaana:
● Big library of 21 regional music
● Different levels of subscription
● Interesting podcasts by Indian celebrities
● Comes pre-installed on many mobile devices
6) Amazon Prime Music: A Music Streaming App By Amazon
Amazon Prime Music was launched in 2007 under the name Amazon MP3. It was one of the first companies to stream music labels like Warner, Universal and Sony. Like other popular music apps Amazon Prime Music, too, has a large library filled with Indian and International music. It also contains numerous interesting podcasts by different creators.
The app has 3.9 stars on the Google play store. The subscription for the portal is included in Amazon Prime subscription, which can cost ₹179 per month or ₹1499 per year. People without a prime account can still enjoy the free version of the app that contains ads. The music quality on the app can go as high as 360 reality Audio.
What We Like About Amazon Prime Music:
● Come within Amazon Prime
● High-quality music
● Vast music library
● Has songs with major publications
7) Wynk Music: App By Airtel
Wynk Music app is an audio streaming app by Airtel, which was partially acquired by InMobi in 2017. The app has a vast music library considering Hindi and other regional songs. The audio quality on paid version can go as high as 320 Kbps.
The subscription prices are reasonable that can be further discounted for Airtel connection users. The subscription for Wynk can cost ₹49 for a month, but it can also be bought with internet recharge for Airtel users. They can easily gain access to the paid version of the app for a year for ₹309 along with 50 GB of internet data. Subscription buyers can not only download songs to listen to offline, but they can also apply them as callertune.
What We Like About Wynk Music:
● Low prices for subscription
● Extra discount for Airtel users
● Subscription packs come with the added benefit of internet data
● Songs can be used as callertunes
8) Apple Music: App Made By Apple Inc
Apple Music was launched by Apple Inc in 2015, to provide a music streaming platform. The app is available in many different countries, with a library containing both international and local music. It also includes 24-hour radio stations like Apple Music Hits, Apple Music Countrymusic, and Apple Music 1. Apple buyers can get free access to the paid version of the app for a limited time after making their purchase.
Users can stream audio, video, and concert videos available on the app. Any users can use the app for free for one month after creating an account. The prices for the subscription fees range from ₹49 and ₹149. The app goes as high as 256 Kbps in quality.
What We Like About Apple Music:
● One month of trial period
● 24 hours radio
● The app does not auto-renew after the trial period
● Affordable price
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9) Hungama Music: For Music And Movies
Hungama Music is an app by Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt Ltd. The app has a variety of regional music in 13 languages including both English and regional music. Music is not the only thing available on the app, as users can also watch movies and listen to a podcast. It has a 3.8-star rating on Google Playstore.
Hangama music users have a choice of three different subscription plans, ₹99 for a month, ₹269 for six months, and ₹499 for a year. Users can enjoy their music in Dobly Atmos quality. They are also awarded points for using the app that can be redeemed for different perks. Subscription users get unlimited downloads to enjoy their music offline.
What We Like About Hungama Music:
● Movies are available to view
● Different subscription plans based on time
● Points redemption for various perks
● High-quality Dolby Atmos audio
10) Coke Studio: For All The Coke Studio Remixes
The Coke Studio app was launched by The Coca-Cola Company and Sony Music. The app is a perfect place to stream songs and remixes created at Coke Studio. It is a great place for Coke Studio fans to access music from the show. It even has profiles along with pictures of the different artists featured on the app.
The songs on the app are categorized according to their genre, artists, types, and season. Subscription for the app is still not available in India so it can be difficult for fans to listen to the music offline. It has a 3.5-star rating on Google Playstore.
What We Like About Coke Studio:
● Contains songs from all seasons of Coke Studio
● The app contains information about different artists
● Full lyrics for songs are available on the app
● Useful categorization of songs
Final Thoughts
Indian listeners have a plethora of music streaming apps to choose from depending on their requirements. Most music apps in India have affordable subscription rates and high-quality audio.
Users looking for all kinds of published music can opt for Spotify, while indie listeners can use SoundCloud. On other hand, Coke Studio fans can download the Coke Studio app. People with Jio and Airtel connections can use JioSaavn and Wynk for free or discounted subscriptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Which music app is totally free in India?
A) All music apps in India (in our list) are free to use with ads.
2) Which is the No 1 music app in India?
A) Spotify and YouTube Music have the highest download numbers in Google Playstore.
3) Which app has the best music quality in India?
A) Many different apps including Spotify, JioSaavn, SoundCloud, and Wynk have an audio quality of 320 Kbps.
4) Which app has the cheapest subscription prices?
A) Spotify has one-day plans at ₹7, while Wynk Music and Apple Music have the cheapest monthly pack at ₹49.
