Best Online Music app in India[Music Streaming]

Hello music lovers, In this modern era where we carry all the best music out there in our pockets in the form of online music streaming apps inside smartphones. You can enjoy any kind of music on the go whenever you want and where-ever you want. we have lots of music streaming apps available in the market. But wait ever thought which one is best for you according to your taste and where should you invest if you are going to get a subscription of any of the online music apps in India?

Today the GenreGun team will introduce you with all the pros and cons of the free(with ads) online music streaming apps in India that also applied to choose yourself the best online music app in India. Most of these online music apps offer music free of cost but if you are using free version then you have to bear with some of the restrictions over the features like ad-free music and offline listening. So here is our list of Best Online Music Streaming Apps in India

1. Music for everyone - Spotify

Starting our list with the most popular worldwide online music Streaming app which is also one is my personal favorite Spotify. This Sweden based company launched its first music streaming app in India in early 2019 which within a few days it reached 1 million users. By the end of 2019, this app intensified its focus in India with various offerings, including a ‘Lite’ app and also launching original podcasts on its platform. If you are looking for high-quality music with exclusive albums, then Spotify is the app made for you. So let's discuss the pros and cons of this music streaming app:

Pros:

• vast music library and a brilliant set of apps on different platforms.
• Great UI/UX design.
• Excellent music streaming quality and also offers an excellent collection of playlists that suit your preferred music type, genre, mood, or artists.
• Available for almost all platforms such as Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, Xbox, PlayStation, Android TV, tvOS, Fire TV, and Smart TVs.
• Compatibility with Alexa, Google Assistant, CarPlay, Android Auto, AirPlay and Chromecast, etc.
• It is quite great if you are a fan of western music content rather than regional(Indian) content.

Cons:

• It does not have access to a lot of popular Indian music tracks because it was failed to sign a partnership with one of the most popular Indian music labels(Saregama).
• Free subscription only offers 96kbps on mobile and 160kbps on desktop, and if you want more than that, you’ll have to buy the premium plan subscription.
• The song search this music streaming app is not so user friendly as of now. Sometimes if your query is not an exact match, it gives playlists instead of albums or particular songs. I hope the Spotify team will fix it in the future.
• It's really hard to find the regional content unless it's recently released.

Pricing:  INR 699/year(in offer) or INR 1189/year(actual price) and INR 179/month.

2. Gaana - Bas Bajna Chahiye Gaana

Gaana launched back in 2010 and became one of the most popular free online music apps in India with 150 Million+ by Feb 2020. Gaana also introduced music video stories on its platform showcasing the artists and influencers and enabling users to see video content. Besides this, Gaana has also focussed on expanding its library with original podcasts and shows that are very popular among youths like Umeed with Zakir Khan.

Pros:

• Gaana has access to over 30 million songs and the library includes various languages(21+) like Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Odiya, Rajasthani, Urdu, Haryanvi, Assamese, and Bengali.
• It supports free music streaming(ads included) with access to 128kbps music quality which is slightly better than Spotify(96kbps).
• Supported in Android, iOS, and Windows, Alexa as well as Google Assistant for smart speakers.
• It is also compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also supports casting through AirPlay and Chromecast and also available on Android TV and Fire TV.
• Supports instantly synchronized lyrics.
• Gaana is great for the regional content and you could find songs of almost all regional languages, even the dubbed ones.

Cons:

• If you looking for Indian content then this app is for you but if you are a western music lover it lacks here, the international content is not that great and also you can not find some independent musicians' work.
• Too many ads compared to other apps but the good thing is you can skip them instantly.
• Managing songs and downloads is quite inconvenient if you are new to the app.

Pricing:  INR 399/year, INR 199/3 months, INR 149/year(student pack) , INR 99/month

3. JioSaavn – Music for Every Mood

Started as Saavn in the year 2007, Reliance Jio acquired it now it is JioSaavn (Jio music + Saavn). JioSaavn frequently adds the latest music tracks, music playlists, and also offers access to exclusive podcasts. JioSaavn reported an estimated annual revenue of $9.2 Mn in September 2019 with 100 Million+ active users.

Pros:

• If you are Reliance Jio user you will get a free 3 months premium membership.
• It has access to millions (over 55 million) of songs, including languages like English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, Urdu, Haryanvi, Rajasthani, Oriya, and Assamese.
• Available for platforms such as Android, iOS, Windows 10, and web.
• Compatibility with Alexa, Google Assistant, CarPlay, Android Auto, AirPlay and Chromecast, etc.
• Great for listening to Indian music.
• Facilitates lifetime free caller tunes to Reliance Jio Users.

Cons:

• You can not skip ads as of now can't commit it to new updates.
• Lacks few features including lyrics and sleep timer.
• It does not have apps on smart TVs and gaming consoles.
• Not so good looking UI in comparison to other apps available.
• Free music streaming is limited to 64kbps which is quite less.

Pricing:  INR 399/year, INR 99/month

4. Wynk Music – Better way to Listen to Music!

Love of all the Airtel users out there. Wynk by Airtel came into the picture in 2014 and was one of the first music streaming services in India which let users download and listen to the songs while offline, It was available for Airtel users only.

Pros:

• If you are on airtel network this might be the best for you with free plus features.
• Cheapest premium service available.
• Have access to 14 languages: Assamese, Bengali, Bhojpuri, English, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Telugu, and Tamil.

Cons:

• It lacks compatibility with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
• Basic UI.
• It does not have apps on smart TVs and gaming consoles.
• Only good for Airtel users.
• Have access to 30 Million songs which is less in comparison to other music streaming apps in India.
• No lyrics synchronization

Pricing:   INR 120/month, INR 60/month(airtel users)

5. YouTube Music

After launching in India in March 2019, YouTube Music overtook Spotify in terms of gaining quick popularity in the Indian market. This music streaming app recorded 3 Million downloads within 3 weeks of its launch exceeding Spotify’s 1 Million users mark obtained in a week. the biggest threat to other music streaming apps in India at the moment. YouTube music paid plan, which includes ad-free music streaming, skipping & scrubbing, offline & background playback & 256 kbps starts from ₹ 99/month onwards. The biggest plus point for YouTube music is the option of video and music only playback in the same app. All videos uploaded on the YouTube service by mainstream artists are available as music in YouTube music streaming app.

Pros:

• The algorithm is designed so perfectly for the best recommendations based on users' music tastes and history.
• Vast music library, you will get almost every song you are looking for.
• Friendly Pricing you can add up to five-member in a single subscription of INR 189/month.
• Compatible with almost every platform.

Cons:

•  Nothing for free users. Don't go for it if you are a free user.
• Decent Ui but not as good as other apps like Spotify.
• Currently not available for gaming consoles.
• Can't play music in the background and screen off if you a free user.
• No lyrics Synchronization

Pricing:  INR 399/3 months , INR 139/month (prepaid plans) , INR 129/month(monthly subscription)

6. Amazon Prime Music

Amazon Prime Music entered India in February 2018 for Amazon Prime members as part of the yearly or monthly subscriptions. Amazon introduced its Prime Video service in India in 2016, which provides its customers exclusive access to movies, Amazon’s original series along with premium content beyond borders.

Pros:

• A great deal with amazon prime features such as E-commerce delivery and amazon prime video at very feasible pricing.
• Good for western content.

Cons:

•  Amazon prime music doesn’t offer a free, ad-supported plan within Amazon Music Unlimited. You can only get a free 30-day trial.
• You can use it in less price on amazon platform and devices like Alexa or echo. if you’d like to use it on other devices too, you have to pay the regular price.
• No lyrics Synchronization and have some Authorization issue.
• Regional content is not available up to expectations.

Pricing:  INR 999/year, INR 129/month

7. Apple Music - It hits all the right notes

A music app launched initially for Apple users only, Apple Music was launched in India in 2015 and is currently available for both iOS and Android users. this music & video streaming service is available over 100 countries. It gives access to 60 Million songs and live radio station Beats 1, which broadcasts 24 hours a day.

Pros:

• If you are Apple lover then go for it.
• 2. Good interactive UI.
• 3. You can connect your Apple Music account with iCloud Music Library. It will give you access to your personal library of tracks across all your devices. Apple Music synchronizes perfectly between Apple devices so it’s a go-to platform for iPhone and Mac users.
• 4. Nice playlist available and their live radio stations are truly amazing.
• 5. Apple music has 50 million+ song listings and the service can also be streamed in Apple car play.

Cons:

• Sometimes few songs are unavailable.
• No so popular for android users.
• No free version available.

Pricing:  INR 149/month(family) , INR 49/month(student pack) , INR 99/month

8. Hungama Music – All the Music All the Time

Owned by Hungama.com, South Asia’s largest digital media entertainment company. you can find songs from old Hindi classics to international jams and all major Indian languages in one place. This music streaming app is available across 47+ countries with 20 million+ users. 

Pros:

• Hungama Music is part of one of the veterans in the Indian music streaming app industry with content ranging from Hindi, English, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Rajasthani, Oriya, Assamese and Haryanavi.
• It also offers various TV shows, movies, short films, TV shows for kids, and Hungama Originals.
• Apps are available for Android, iOS, smart TVs, Fire TV, Android TV, and the web and also available on Echo speakers through Alexa integration.
• The loyalty feature is also available with a pro account that rewards users for every action taken in the app as loyalty coins. one pro plan costs 4000 loyalty coins.
• Good Bollywood and regional library.
• Dynamic lyrics synchronization.

Cons:

• Too many ads.
• User Interface is very basic and old in comparison to others.
• Inconsistent search results.
• The International/western library is extremely limited.

Pricing:  INR 899/year, INR 269/3 months , INR 99/month

So thats all from our list of Best Online Music App available in India. Follow and Subscribe us for more posts like this. Each of the app have its own advantages and disadvantages its upto you which one you prefer over others.

Note: We have mentioned price as on 30-JUNE-2020. This may differ or change in upcoming days.