GoKawiilShimul Sood / Android Authority
A few years ago, I never thought I’d be paying for a YouTube Premium subscription. But over time, ads got longer and a lot harder to ignore. Eventually, I gave in and subscribed.
I won’t lie — it turned out to be a pretty good decision. The subscription came bundled with YouTube Music, which, at the time, I didn’t think much of either. In my head, I was never really going to use it. I already had Apple Music, my playlists were set, and I wasn’t looking to switch. But one random evening, I opened YouTube Music out of curiosity, and I am glad I did.
What started as a test drive turned into something I kept going back to. Which is surprising, considering I’ve been an iPhone user for years and spent a good five years with Apple Music. I never really thought I’d look elsewhere, but I guess that’s how it works. You think you’re settled, that your preferences are set in stone, and then, over time, something new slips in and completely changes that.
What made you ditch your music streaming app? 5 votes Pricing. 40 % Lack of features. 20 % I haven't made the switch yet. 40 % Other (let me know in the comments). 0 %
I’d go in for one song and stay for the recommendations
Shimul Sood / Android Authority
By now, you probably know the kind of person I am. Once I get used to something, I tend to stick with it, including my music. And honestly, I’d rather replay songs I already know than take a chance on one bad recommendation. Because Apple Music gave me a few too many of those moments, sticking to what was familiar just started feeling easier.
However, that mindset started to shift when I began using YouTube Music. The recommendations felt much more considered. Even when I stepped slightly outside my usual genre, it didn’t lose the thread. The next song still felt like it was building on what I had just heard instead of abruptly changing direction.
And that changed the whole listening experience and helped me explore new artists.
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