When the format is. mp3 replaced tape cassettes and all your favorite songs began to fit in a music player the size of Matchbox seemed to be more efficient and rational way storing music is impossible. However, now even MP3 players look outdated technology: they were replaced by music streaming services - network libraries allowing the user to create a playlist without loading a single mp3 file into the gadget. A reliable internet connection is enough to listen to your favorite music.
V Google Play and AppStore there are many music listening applications offered for download - this article will help you find the "pearls in the ocean".
Price: Free
Streaming service Yandex. Music offers over 20 million legal tracks. When using the program on personal computer you can listen to music online in unlimited quantities and completely free of charge, but the owners of mobile devices will have to pay 229 rubles per month after the grace period (which is also a month).
The fact of payment significantly expands the functionality of the program Yandex. Music. Subscribers get the opportunity to listen to recordings uploaded to Yandex. Disk, use the radio, save tracks so that you can access them offline in the future. In addition, it becomes available function music recognition.
Dignity:
- A wide catalog of tracks - over 20 million.
- Radio support and music recognition function.
- You can listen to music without the Internet.
- Loyal price for the paid version.
- Availability trial period.
Flaws:
- Only popular tracks are available - a little-known track is hard to find.
- Difficulty registering from the phone.
- An unfinished search engine - at the slightest mistake in the spelling of the name, the search will be unsuccessful.
Google play music
Price: Free
Service from the company Google suitable not only for gadgets on Android, but also for the iPhone, but the owners of smartphones with other operating systems will have to look for an alternative.
Streaming service Google Play Music offers the user a trial period of 30 days - during this time you can enjoy the full functionality of the program and a database of 50 million songs for free. Next, the user has to make a decision: pay $ 2.7 per month for the " Full access"(" All Access ") or prefer the free version and be content with limited functionality - no radio, no access to the main catalog and with a minimum number of tracks to choose from.
Dignity:
- Cross-platform.
- Ability to save content for offline listening.
- Convenient and simple interface.
- Cloud storage containing 50 thousand user tracks.
- Possibility of independent formation of stations and purchase of tracks in Google play.
Flaws:
- Intrusive advertising, which is especially annoying when using the free version of the application.
- Inconvenient search - the user needs more than 5 "taps" to get the result.
Price: Free
The fundamental difference between the application for listening to music on the iPhone Apple Music from service Google is as follows: in Google Play Music collections for users are compiled automatically by a faceless program, while the service Apple Music supported by a team of experts, either full-time or invited from renowned publications such as Rolling Stone and Dj Mag... User Apple Music boasts to his friends that his playlist was compiled by a reputable music expert.
The trial period lasts 3 whole months - after this period, the user has the right to agree to a monthly subscription fee at 169 rubles or refuse to use the service altogether. Those who subscribe to a family subscription are given a discount - for only 269 rubles, 6 family members can listen to music on an iPhone at once.
Dignity:
- Hand-crafted selections by reputable experts.
- Long trial period.
- AAC track format that allows lower losses sound quality compared to MP
- A huge number of tracks - over 37 million.
- Opportunity voice contact With Apple Music through Siri.
- Family discount.
Flaws:
- Lack of free version.
- High OS requirements - iOS users versions below 8.4 the service will be unavailable.
- Listening on iPhone is possible only through the player iTunes.
Program Apple Music available by default on Apple gadgets with iOS 8.4 in the built-in application “ Music". You can also start using the program during the trial period here - http://www.apple.com/music/.
Zvooq
Price: Free +
Zvooq- an application for listening to music offline and online, targeted at users from Russia and the CIS countries. It is unofficially considered a replacement for the audio hosting of the social network "Vkontakte". Recall that after the entry into force of the "anti-piracy" law, many tracks of foreign performers were not available on the social network "in connection with the appeal of the copyright holder", and in mobile application the section "My audio recordings" has disappeared altogether. The program allows you to find and listen to the seized tracks Zvooq.
Zvooq integrated with Vkontakte, so the user sees what songs his friends are listening to on social networks, and in this way expands his own musical preferences. There are also many favorite likes here: with the help of the "heart" you can mark the song you like so that you can return to listening to it later. Service Zvooq does not require registration (you can "log in" through your Vkontakte account) and payment for listening to music, but you will have to pay for downloading songs.
Dignity:
- All music is licensed by copyright holders.
- Tracks are loaded into the smartphone's memory only in high quality- HQ.
- Convenient search by artist, genre and keywords.
- No need to register.
- There are no restrictions on listening to music.
Flaws:
- You will have to endure advertising - you can get rid of it by purchasing a premium subscription for 229 rubles.
- Compositions are relatively few - about 20 million.
- Users from non-CIS countries have access to a heavily trimmed catalog.
Spotify
Price: Free
Spotify Is a well-known Swedish online service established in 2008 former programmer uTorrent D. Ecom. Spotify It is rightfully considered one of the best applications for listening to streaming music, because the program is supported on any operating system(up to anachronisms like Symbian), integrated with Last.fm and social media Twitter and Facebook, has an impressive library of 30 million songs and is able to accurately select radio and podcasts in accordance with individual consumer preferences.
Program Spotify offers a trial period of one month, after which the user will have to choose one of two alternatives: version Free with low bitrate tracks (160 Kbps) and a lot of ads or version Premium with HQ sound quality and the ability to download songs for offline listening.
Service Spotify has one important drawback - it is still not officially represented in Russia, so domestic users have to choose another country when registering.
Dignity:
- Cross-platform.
- Integration with social networks.
- A trial period and a free version.
- High quality sounding tracks when buying a version Premium.
- Huge selection of tracks, including from indie musicians.
Flaws:
- The service is not supported in Russia, therefore, there is no Russification.
- Limit on the number of skips of unliked songs.
Tidal
Price: Free
New service Tidal, launched only in 2014, promises to be a turning point in the music industry. This streaming service for iOS and Android is owned by famous musicians such as Jay— Z, Beyonce, Madonna, Daft Punk- They explain their desire to develop streaming services by fatigue from dependence on record companies.
The main feature of the program Tidal – this is the sound quality. If other services are limited to allowing you to listen to music in the format AAC, then Tidal goes further - the audiophile-oriented version of Hi-Fi offers compositions in FLAC; audio compression to in this case happens using a special codec, without loss of quality. Tiny “droplet” headphones will hardly allow you to appreciate the difference, but when played through an external amplifier and high-quality speakers connected to a computer, the sound will unfold in full force.
Domestic users will be unpleasantly surprised by the cost Tidal: Premium version with AAC music it costs almost $ 13, and the Hi-Fi version with FLAC is twice as expensive. As well Spotify, Tidal not represented in Russia - Apple users can try to download the program by creating an account in the American AppStore.
Dignity:
- High quality sound.
- Diverse content - not only music, but also interviews of musicians, unpublished videos.
- A trial period of 30 days.
- Music recognition function similar to Shazam.
- Several paid versions of the application for people with different incomes.
Flaws:
- The high cost of both the Hi-Fi version and the Premium version.
- Inaccessibility for Russian users.
Pandora
Price: Free
Service Pandora is distinguished by an attentive attitude to individual user requests: the program includes a recommendation system Music genome project, thanks to which more than 400 selection characteristics are available, such as, for example, syncopying, the tonality of the composition. The more requirements the user sets, the more accurate the search for songs becomes. You can keep it simple and apply only the usual filters by genre and by artist.
Streaming music playback is just one of the features Pandora. The program is also known as Internet radio, capable of generating up to 100 radio stations based on the user's favorite genre. In 2014-2015. Pandora was in the top three best services streaming in the world - not the first year there have been rumors that the mobile "giant" Apple is interested in purchasing the application.
Dignity:
- Incredible search accuracy.
- The ability to create and listen to personalized radio stations.
- Low cost - only $ 5 for high bitrate and no ads.
- The presence of a desktop client (only when purchasing a subscription).
Flaws:
- A small catalog - as of 2015, it has about 3 million compositions.
- Nearly complete absence creations of Russian-speaking performers.
Deezer
Price: Free +
Deezer- French application, for a long time remained the only direct competitor Spotify in the struggle for the "palm" among streaming services. Have Deezer there is a solid trump card in comparison with the Swedish application: its developers were not afraid to enter Russian market. Deezer offers over 30 million compositions, of which Russian-language songs constitute a significant part.
Sound quality of music in the application Deezer does not depend on subscription - all users can enjoy a bitrate of 320 Kbps - but even so there is additional tools to improve the sound, for example, an equalizer with a wide range of settings. Moreover, Deezer suggests using a virtual mixing console to create custom mixtapes.
First 2 weeks Deezer with full functionality is completely free. After this period, the user will have to decide whether to issue Deezer Premium + for 229 rubles a month.
Dignity:
Flaws:
- Lack of a desktop client.
- No free version Deezer- if the user refuses to pay, only radio will be available to him.
- Lack of hotkey support.
How many times have you heard your favorite song on the radio or somewhere on the street and wanted to know its name and artist, so that you can download and listen to it later? This happens to each of us from time to time. Fortunately, modern technologies allow you to search for melodies by sound, compare them with the database and show the names and artist right on the phone screen. And below, you will learn about six Android programs with which you can recognize and find music.
1. Yandex with Alice
Very advanced domestic decision for music recognition is voice assistant Alice, developed by Yandex. Recently, it added support for searching the service using the command "Alice, what is this song".
After listening to a fragment of the song, Alice will search the database and show you the name of the song and its artist, adding everything with a link to Yandex.Music. Works pretty cool. ( messenger Telegram may not be available to residents of the Russian Federation).
2. Shazam
Shazam is one of the most popular services for music recognition, and it works well enough. Integrated with Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Whatsapp and others, which greatly facilitates the exchange of identified songs with friends. As soon as she recognizes the song that you offer him, you will immediately be shown information about her (title, artist, year of release). If the identified composition turns out to be popular, then the service will offer more interesting information- lyrics, video with the performance of the song, and also offers to buy it in the Google store Play Music or see other works of this artist.
3. SoundHound
The main competitor to Shazam is, of course, SoundHound. Very high rating Apps on Google Play speaks for itself. As with Shazam, you will be able to find out not only the title and artist, but also many additional information, including watching a video with the performance of the composition. All your searches will be saved on the device, so you can return to them at any time and view all the information.
4. (Sound Search in Google Play)
Company Google already has long had own store music on Google Play, which contains a huge database of songs. Therefore, the appearance of the widget for audio search on Google Play is far from accidental. After installing the widget, you can easily record the composition you are interested in and get a link to it in the store google music Play. Everything is very simple and convenient.
5. TrackID
TrackID service supported by Sony and is rated 4.3 (similar to SoundHound) on Google Play. After launching the application, simply tap on the purple circle for the program to start recording the melody through the microphone in your phone, and then search its database on the network. Actually, this is how all other services of this kind work.
6. MusiXmatch
Another one to introduce programs for song recognition is MusiXmatch. Famous for its collection of lyrics. Works on the same principle as all other applications of this kind. If you suddenly cannot find a song by recording from a microphone, you can try to enter the words of the song in the program in order to identify it by words.
Conclusion
Of all six applications, Yandex with Alice, Shazam and SoundHound proved to be the best in terms of speed (they are the leaders for a reason). There were times when some popular song was not identified due to the lack of connection with the server. But after a while, the search results "beep" on the phone. This is due to the fact that programs save requests for local device and when a connection is established from the servers, the request is repeated.
Local music is a thing of the past. Given the development of technology in the field mobile internet, the future is definitely streaming music services... Potentially, in the pocket of each of us there are already millions of tracks, to access which you just need to download desired application and, as a rule, issue paid subscription... Next, we will look at several options for how you can listen to music online on Android devices.
Yandex.Music
Yandex.Music is a popular service in Russia from the company that allows you to search and legally listen musical compositions, albums and collections of music tracks. You can do it for free on the site, but you will have to subscribe for the same set of functions in the mobile application.
With Yandex.Music, you can enjoy your favorite songs in high quality, as well as create playlists according to your mood. It is also possible to download songs to the device for further listening in the absence of the Internet.
If Yandex.Music is the king of online music, then SoundCloud has concentrated not only songs of famous performers (of which, by the way, there are not so many), but also ordinary users... You can also join by downloading the app. With it, you can record your voice and share your singing. Thus, SoundCloud is more like a social network.
Deezer has a philosophy similar to Yandex.Music and provides paid access by subscription. Combines services and a free trial period (1 month), during which you decide whether to continue using the service.
On first launch, the app will ask you about your preferences and favorite genres. Distinctive feature Deezer can be called the ability to view the words of songs directly in the program. Otherwise, everything is standard here.
Actually, why not use YouTube as an app for listening to music online? Moreover, not so long ago, a corresponding tab appeared there, on which clips and compositions of famous artists are collected. The track library, if you can call it that, is quite extensive. You can even create playlists and share them with your friends.
Completes our Google compilation Play Music is an alternative to Yandex.Music and Deezer. Huge base tracks (30 million), great quality music (320 kbps, MP3), the ability to download songs to the device, a trial period. What else is needed for complete happiness?
Yes, Spotify did not fall into our field of vision, since this service is not officially available in Russia. Well, the absence on the list Apple Music due to the fact that the company has not yet released a corresponding application for Android.
What service do you use to listen to music? Does everything suit you or do you have any wishes? Let's discuss this in the comments.
Whether you are working, relaxing in the park, or preparing for a good dinner, music always makes your activity easier and more fun. There are many ways you can listen to music on Android, but if you're specifically looking for music that you can add to a playlist for free or background on a new Instagram video, we have something for you.
Check out our selection of the 5 best apps to find, listen and download free music for Android. No app requires registration. The songs have different sources so you will probably be able to find the tracks that suit you just right. If you don't have time to move music from your computer to android device, these applications can become the best solution for fast loading.
Free Music Download Is an app with a clean and straightforward design. Once launched, there are two options: "Search" and "Files". The search function allows you to search for any songs by keyword, and the "Files" function opens all previously downloaded songs through the application.
Also, right in the application, you can set all downloaded songs as ringtones and alarms. As a musical resource Free Music Download uses SoundCloud.
Music search is an easy-to-use app that searches and downloads free music to your Android device. To download a song you like, you need to select it in the list of search results and click "Download" at the top. You can also listen to it without downloading it first.
The downloaded song is easy to find in the application in the "Library" tab. You can also view lists of current and completed downloads. In addition, you can call any melody through the application.
This application works in a similar way to the previous two. You just need to find and select a song to instantly preview and download it to your Android device. Once downloaded, the songs can be found in the application itself, in the "Library" section.
Music Maniac can be used to search for specific songs by selecting the MP3 Title / Artist Search option. In the Downloads section, you can view a list of all downloaded songs. Select on any of them to automatically play on Android via music player installed by default.
In case you want to know where the downloaded songs are saved, in the right upper corner you need to find the navigation button and click "Open downloads folder". If you need to clear the download list, this can also be done through the navigation menu.
To find a song through the app, you just need to click the Search button. Clicking on a song among the search results starts an immediate download. To delete a song, you need to press and hold on it, then select the "Delete" line under the listening tab.
You can listen to the song through the music player built into the application. This application uses content open resource The Jamendo API, that is, all songs available through the app, are free and have been released by the creators themselves.
When Apple-Android format conversions let us know why they came about, words like iTunes and "oppression" always come up. There are so many ways in which you use music on Android, and today there are quite a few music player apps to choose from. We invite you to check out the best music playback apps for Android with us.
In our opinion, the best music player is the Phonograph. This app includes elements Material Design and its user interface is sleek and pleasant. You can change the primary and secondary colors to add a touch of personality this application... There is nothing too catchy about it - it performs all its tasks perfectly. Let's be honest - we haven't had a single problem since we launched Phonograph, and it was all possible thanks to the great Android functionality.
Give Phonograph a try and we guarantee you won't want to delete it any quicker: this one music player very close to the definition of "ideal".
Pulsar Music Player
This excellent Material Design music player lets you manage your music by folder, album, genre or artist. It has all the necessary features, and even more, including support for the popular music site last.fm, automatic downloads, built-in tag editor, various topics and smart playlists.
Demon paid version Pulsar Music Player contains almost everything you need for basic use, and with a one-time payment you will have access to an equalizer. additional themes, bass and reverb settings.
Pulsar has many ways to control and play your music, as well as a number of additional features.
Shuttle music player
The Shuttle Android app has arguably the most beautiful appearance and has a lineup of great features including 6-band equalizer and automatic song and lyrics downloads. Shuttle also uses Last.fm scrobbling, which will track which songs you listen to the most and help you create playlists according to your preferences. If you pay $ 1.75, you have more themes, folder views, and even Chromecast support.
Shuttle Music Player looks great and has a decent array of features including scrobbling and Chromecast support
Musixmatch
Musixmatch is a little different from other music players. With a sleek and elegant interface, this app also contains the FloatingLyrics widget, which is responsible for synchronizing the lyrics of the song you are listening to and the song itself, and also allows you to see such lyrics when you listen to music on your default player, Spotify, YouTube, or others music applications... You can even enter text into the widget, and it will find a suitable song on your device. In our opinion, the above widget is unique and makes Musixmatch a real winner.
FloatingLyrics widget displays lyrics in any music player
jetAudio Music Player
It is one of the best music players for Android, mainly due to its many settings and effects that you can apply when listening to songs. Built-in plugins have features such as AM3D Audio Enhancer and Bongiovi DPS, which improve audio processing so that it will be appreciated by audio enthusiasts.
After shelling out $ 4.99 for the paid Plus version, you'll have access to a range of widgets, viewing options, sample rate switching, and more.
JetAudio has large quantity sound settings, plugins and listening options
MixZing
MixZing is universal media player that plays video and audio files equally well. Musically, this player can recognize your music - even without tags - and relate it to graphics and lyrics. All of this ensures that there is very little white space (or icons in the musical notes) when you're in the library and admiring album covers. Among other things, there is a chip called Mood Player that can automatically create playlists depending on what genres of music you listen to, and when you are online, you will receive additional listening recommendations based on your favorite tunes.
MixZing has many settings that automatic mode create playlists based on your musical preferences
Poweramp
Ranked among the most popular music players for Android, Poweramp is a safe bet for your music needs. This app allows you to activate the display of album art and lyrics, plus it has a great 10-band equalizer for fine tuning sounding. You can even save your own presets for this equalizer to suit your particular headphone. The only drawback of Poweramp is that when you are in the "Library" section, it displays the names of catalogs with songs and albums, which looks a little messy.
Poweramp includes a wide variety of themes so you don't have to deal with the default interface
PlayerPro Music Player
At the top of the list of the best music playing apps for Android is also PlayerPro Music Player. Similar to Poweramp, this app can download and display lyrics and album art when playing music. Plus, there is a collection of different skins, themes and extensions that you can apply to customize your PlayerPro Music Player user experience.
Also note that you have the ability to edit song tags directly from the app, which, among other things, has scrobbling support for sites like Last.fm - which means you'll be able to sync your music habits.
Let's add that PlayerPro has a number of options for lock screen widgets that will give you fast access a music player with smart playlists tailored to your audio preferences.
PlayerPro has a number of great lock screen widgets and many customization options
n7player Music Player
This app is different from others of its kind: it has a tag cloud, which shows the names of artists and song titles on the display of your device, and in different size- depending on how often you listen to them. It all looks great, and the n7player Music Player also has a tactile EQ. In general, the application in question can be called creative, with some interesting multitouch tricks, and it is certainly worth trying out in practice.
Unique appearance user interface in n7player
Rocket player
Rocket Player can be classified as a multifunctional outsider that competes with a number of popular names and has different downloadable themes and templates. Free version this app will give you standard set options, while the paid Premium version ($ 3.99) lets you adjust the left and right headphone volume balance, use the preamp, and use more different audio formats.
The advanced search option allows you to search across a variety of tags, playlists and composers, all looking intuitive and easy to use, thanks in part to recent update in Material Design style.
Rocket Player has an interface that feels right at home on your phone with Lollipop
Google play music
Google Play Music offers access to a huge number of online music directories. If you have a subscription, you can listen to songs online, although this application can also play songs from the "Library" section on your smartphone. Google Play Music synced with your Google account so your playlists and songs are available on different mobile devices... The app in question also offers personalized recommendations based on your current music preferences and the library content on your device. We add that google interface Play Music comes with Material Design from Android 5.0 Lollipop.
On Google Play Music, you will have access to a large number headlines and radio stations
What's your favorite Android music player? What are the most important features in it? Let us know in the comments.
