Provided you are listening the right tracks through the right gear to even be able to perceive the difference. So, despite having a slightly lower bitrate, Apple Music will sound crisper to you. The most affordable monthly option is the recently introduced Apple Music voice plan at 4.99/£4. Apple Music tops out at 256 kbps, but it uses an Apple-made AAC codec, which is superior to the free Ogg Vorbis codec utilized by Spotify.

Lyrics are also absent from the Voice Plan. Unlike Spotify and Tidal, Apple Music doesnt offer a free tier. Nor will the Voice Plan allow you to move songs up and down your Up Next queue. This can be a little confusing, because, while you can ask Siri to search for an album and then open it so you can view the contents on your device (assuming it has a screen), you can’t tap to play it – you have to ask Siri to do so. For instance, while you can voice search for tracks and albums, a track will only play if you instruct Siri play it. You can use this interface to add songs to playlists, organise your Up Next queue, and view song lyrics while a tune is playing.Īpple Music Voice Plan is designed to be used via Siri, so some of the above features are missing. This means you can controlled everything via taps, rather than just using your voice. With Apple Music you get the full layout, including Listen Now, Radio, Library and Search tabs available along the bottom of the screen. There’s a list of commands you can use to get Siri to play music here:

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