Joe Maring / Android Authority
YouTube Music is great, but Deezer is better. The French music streaming service is highly underrated in my opinion and deserves a lot more attention.
However, despite my love for Deezer, there are issues holding it back, with one of them being a dealbreaker for me. I can’t justify switching over to it from YouTube Music, but I still think it’s a great option for certain users in the US.
Would you consider switching from YouTube Music to Deezer? 22 votes Yes 27 % No 68 % I already have 5 %
What Deezer gets right
Mitja Rutnik / Android Authority
Let’s start with the design. Deezer is far less cluttered than YouTube Music, which translates to a better overall experience with the app. As an example, the Home tab in Deezer has 10 sections that show everything from my favorite artists to various mixes and playlists the app thinks I should check out. To a point, even this seems a bit excessive to me, but it pales in comparison with what YouTube Music’s Home tab looks like.
There are more than 25 not-so-nicely-designed sections available, and it takes me quite some time to go through them all. While I find value in some, like the Speed dial section with my most played songs, others are just wasting space. I really don’t care about the section showing me the most commented tracks on the platform, so an option to clear it out for a more manageable Home page would be a great idea, Google.
The overall look and feel of Deezer throughout the app is just better. Not only is it less cluttered, but thanks to the purple accents throughout the UI, it has a bit of personality. I’m a very visual person, and small details like these make an app that much more fun to use.
The lyrics feature is also much better designed and easier to access. There’s a loading circle that shows you exactly when the lyrics will start — a small touch that’s missing on YouTube Music. I love to sing along despite having no musical talent whatsoever, so I appreciate this simple but useful detail. The background is also more colorful in most cases, a stark contrast to the dark and dingy one of its competitor.
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