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4.7•574 reviews•

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4.7•574 reviews•

5.7K followers

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Spotify Reviews

The community submitted 574 reviews to tell us what they like about Spotify, what Spotify can do better, and more.

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Reviews praise Spotify’s personalized discovery, cross-device ease, and community-driven playlists that support focus, workouts, and daily flow. Makers of

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credit it as essential for productivity and launch energy, highlighting playlists and mood fit; makers of Jamocracy also commend the flexible API. Users love Discover Weekly, Smart Shuffle, lyrics, and seamless handoff, though some cite ads on the free tier, occasional lag, and uneven recommendations or regional gaps. Overall: reliable, mood-aware, and widely used.

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Pros

music discovery (42)

personalized playlists (30)

user-friendly interface (27)

vast music library (22)

podcast streaming (12)

cross-device syncing (11)

playlist creation (11)

high sound quality (10)

smart shuffle (7)

seamless playback (5)

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 (42)playlist creation (11)high sound quality (10)

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.

How consistent is feature parity across desktop and mobile?

Strong on core features. Desktop and mobile stay aligned for playback, library access, and recommendations. Advanced controls and power-user features still skew desktop-first.

How seamless is cross-device playback handoff and syncing?

Mostly seamless. Playback handoff and progress syncing work well in real time, with occasional lag or mismatches when switching devices quickly or across networks.

Is offline listening reliable and easy to manage?

Reliable and straightforward. Downloads are easy to manage, playback is stable offline, but storage limits and occasional re-download prompts can add friction.

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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.

What's great

user-friendly interface (27)personalized playlists (30)high sound quality (10)podcast streaming (12)cross-device syncing (11)

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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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4 views1yr ago

•3 reviews

What's great

user-friendly interface (27)

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.

How accurate are Spotify’s personalized playlists for you?

I don't use them.

Is podcast playback stable with bookmarks and resume working well?

Yeah, I use Spotify for podcasts and generally it's great, it integrates with my music listening fairly well without it feeling like feature bloat (however, I hate the ads that are inserted into podcasts, even if you're subscribed to Premium).

Do collaborative playlists work smoothly with friends?

Yes.

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24 views3mo ago

•1 review

What's great

music discovery (42)personalized playlists (30)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.

Is offline listening reliable and easy to manage?

Rock solid. I travel often and rely heavily on offline mode for flights. It rarely bugs out or requires re-authentication, which is more than I can say for some competitors.

Are podcasts easy to discover, follow, and manage?

Discovery is great, but from a UX perspective, I find the mix of Music and Podcasts in the same "Home" feed a bit cluttered. I’d prefer a cleaner separation to keep my "learning mode" distinct from my "listening mode".

How good are editorial playlists for your genres?

As a developer, I live in the 'Focus' and 'Lo-Fi' editorial playlists. They are essential for my coding sessions. The algorithmic curation (Discover Weekly) is still unmatched in the industry for finding new tracks that fit my flow state.

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19 views2mo ago

•3 reviews

What's great

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.

How accurate are Spotify’s personalized playlists for you?

On a good week, I’d say 40–60% of the songs on my Discover Weekly or Daily Mix I genuinely like and save/listen to on repeat.

Another 20–30% might be “interesting” — not exactly my core taste, but good enough to leave on or explore.

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12 views2mo ago

•1 review

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user-friendly interface (27)music discovery (42)personalized playlists (30)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.

Does Spotify’s music discovery surface new artists you like?

Yes!

Is the sound quality noticeably better on Premium?

Yes, indeed!!

Is library size sufficient for niche or regional music?

Yes it is sufficient

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6 views1mo 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 (42)personalized playlists (30)vast music library (22)

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3 views4mo 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!

What needs improvement

music discovery (4)frequent app bugs (4)

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•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.

What's great

user-friendly interface (27)personalized playlists (30)vast music library (22)

What needs improvement

inconsistent features across platforms (2)

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•12 reviews

Great app, but the random play when not paying to use it is a bit annoying, I can accept adverts and such, when I only want to listen to a certain song, it's put in the middle of a random list of songs, that's a bit of a waste of time, I've been forced to listen to a lot of other songs in order to listen to one, that's bad, I'd rather choose to go and listen to it or watch adverts to listen to this one designated one song. I'd rather listen to or watch adverts to hear that particular song. Or maybe it would be better to add an option for the user to choose whether to watch adverts or play randomly.

What needs improvement

ads in free version (15)limited skips in free version (2)

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9mo ago

•9 reviews

I’ve been using Spotify daily for over a decade, and while I still rely on it, I think the radio feature really needs a refresh. It often jumps between completely different genres for example, I might start with something reggaeton-ish and suddenly get rap or something totally unrelated. It feels like the suggestions are based too much on what others listened to rather than what’s sonically similar. I'd love to see a more consistent and style-focused algorithm. Yes, there are playlists, but honestly, they’re starting to feel repetitive. These days, I often go elsewhere to discover new music which is a shame, because Spotify used to be great at this.

What needs improvement

music discovery (4)

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9mo ago

•3 reviews

This has hands down the best algorithm for suggesting music for my tastes. I've tried some other streaming services, and none can really compare to what Spotify recommends me. In "Discover Weekly" I frequently get artists that have less than 30.000 listeners that I have almost zero chance of discovering myself. What makes it great is those artists actually have good music that I enjoy. This feature (this and the fact that it can be used for free, of course!) is probably the reason why I don't consider changing to its competitors, as long as free plan allows for listening to all its library on PC.

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music discovery (42)personalized playlists (30)vast music library (22)

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