Apple Music vs Spotify
Apple Music vs Spotify — which to pick, what each costs, and how to track either (or both) for free. Add each one in two clicks, pick the price and currency you actually pay, and SubRemind shows the combined cost in your base currency on the dashboard. Both services live in the Entertainment category, so they share the same colour band on the donut chart.
At a glance
| Apple Music | Spotify | |
|---|---|---|
| Default category | Entertainment | Entertainment |
| Trackable in SubRemind | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-currency support | Yes | Yes |
| Free-trial countdown | Yes | Yes |
| In 12-month projection | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing source | Set by you when adding | Set by you when adding |
Prices vary by region and plan, so SubRemind doesn't hard-code them — you enter the actual amount you're billed when you add the subscription.
Pricing side-by-side
Apple Music
Apple Music is monthly or yearly across Individual, Family, and Student plans. Apple One bundles it with iCloud+, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade.
Spotify
Spotify Premium is monthly across Individual, Duo, Family, and Student plans, with regional pricing. Enter the plan amount your card is charged.
Free trial: Apple Music vs Spotify
Apple Music trial
Apple Music typically offers a 1-month free trial — and longer if you redeem with a new Apple device.
Spotify trial
Spotify Premium usually offers 1 month free for new accounts. Toggle "Free trial" and set the trial-end date.
Which one to pick
- Pick Apple Music if you value the entertainment catalogue, regional pricing, or ecosystem of Apple Music over Spotify's.
- Pick Spotify if Spotify's you already use other services in its ecosystem.
- Pick bothif you can justify the combined monthly cost — many people do. SubRemind's monthly total will tell you whether that's reasonable for your budget.
For a budget reality check, see how much you should spend on subscriptions.
How to add both to SubRemind
- Sign up for SubRemind (free, no credit card).
- Open the dashboard and pick "Add subscription".
- Search for Apple Music, enter the price and cycle, save. If it's a trial, tick "Free trial" and set the trial end date.
- Repeat for Spotify.
- On the dashboard, both services now show in this month's total, the projection chart, and the category donut.
FAQ
Can I track Apple Music and Spotify at the same time in SubRemind?
Yes. There's no limit on subscriptions or overlap between categories. Add Apple Music and Spotify as two separate entries; both will appear in your monthly total, your projection chart, and the upcoming-30-days list.
What if Apple Music bills me in a different currency than Spotify?
That's fine. SubRemind converts each subscription into your chosen base currency using live exchange rates, so a Apple Music sub in one currency and a Spotify sub in another will both appear correctly in your aggregate stats.
Will SubRemind tell me whether to keep Apple Music or Spotify?
No — SubRemind shows you the cost picture but never recommends cancellations. After running both for a month or two, look at the category donut and the upcoming-30-days view to decide which one earns its monthly cost.
Are free trials for Apple Music and Spotify tracked separately?
Yes. Each subscription has its own trial state. You can have Apple Music on a free trial while Spotify is on a paid plan; only the paid one will count toward this month's total.
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