{"id":158,"date":"2025-04-25T12:11:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T12:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/a.flowindsurfing.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/apple-has-made-it-very-easy-to-switch-from-spotify-heres-how\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:39:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:39:38","slug":"apple-has-made-it-very-easy-to-switch-from-spotify-heres-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/25\/apple-has-made-it-very-easy-to-switch-from-spotify-heres-how\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple has made it very easy to switch from Spotify \u2013 here\u2019s how"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content cf entry-content content-spacious\">\n<p><strong>Once you\u2019re cemented within a music streaming service, it can be seriously difficult to move away.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Usually, switching from one music platform to another means losing your perfectly curated playlists and needing to start from scratch. Fortunately, Apple has now made it easier to make the move from Spotify to Apple Music.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re keen to take advantage of an Apple Music free trial or you want to enjoy a higher quality stream and Spatial Audio, we explain how to transfer your lovingly curated playlists and music library over.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure whether to make the jump? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/versus\/apple-music-vs-spotify-2929027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Music vs Spotify<\/a> comparison should help you decide which streaming service is right for you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-ll-need\">What you\u2019ll need:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apple Music subscription<\/li>\n<li>Either an up-to-date iPhone or iPad, or any device that can access the latest Apple Music app or <a href=\"http:\/\/music.apple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">music.apple.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Log in details for Spotify<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-short-version\">The short version:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Settings<\/li>\n<li>Scroll to Apps<\/li>\n<li>Tap Music<\/li>\n<li>Select Transfer Music from Other Music Services<\/li>\n<li>Choose Spotify from the list<\/li>\n<li>Sign into Spotify<\/li>\n<li>Select the playlists you want to transfer<\/li>\n<li>Tap Add to Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_1\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block video-player\"><\/section>\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\">\n<ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps \">\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1756209101325\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  1.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Open Settings<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/transfer-spotify-to-apple-music-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">We\u2019ll detail the steps using an iPhone, however the steps are the same when using an iPad. Scroll down to our troubleshooting section to see how to enter Apple Music\u2019s Settings on an Android device.<\/p>\n<p>Start by opening the Settings app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1756209142015\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  2.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Scroll to Apps<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/transfer-spotify-to-apple-music-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Scroll down the bottom of the Settings app, where you\u2019ll find the Apps section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1756209165401\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  3.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap Music<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/transfer-spotify-to-apple-music-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">From the list of all your downloaded apps, select Music.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1756209196551\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  4.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Select Transfer Music from Other Music Services<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/transfer-spotify-to-apple-music-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">If you don\u2019t see this option, then that\u2019s likely because you don\u2019t have an Apple Music subscription. Check your Apple Account to see if your subscription is still live.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1756209231142\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  5.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Choose Spotify from the list<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/transfer-spotify-to-apple-music-5.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Here you\u2019ll find a list of the other music streaming services you can choose to transfer songs from. Select Spotify.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1756209253535\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  6.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Sign into Spotify<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/transfer-spotify-to-apple-music-6.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Enter your Spotify log-ins when prompted to.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1756209276726\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  7.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Select the playlists you want to transfer<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/transfer-spotify-to-apple-music-7.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">You\u2019ll see all your created playlists, including ones which you\u2019re a collaborator to, here. You can choose to transfer all your playlists over, or opt for a select few.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1756209293993\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  8.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap Add to Library<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/transfer-spotify-to-apple-music-8.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Once you\u2019re happy with your selection, simply tap Add to Library.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756209336478\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can I access Apple Music\u2019s settings on an Android device?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The only difference when transferring songs from Spotify to Apple Music with an Android device is how to open up the Settings page. With an Android, you\u2019ll need to open the Apple Music app, tap the three dots icon and then select Settings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756209349821\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">After completing the transfer, I received a \u201cSome Music Needs Review\u201d notification. What does this mean?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Once you\u2019ve completed the transfer, you\u2019ll see one of two messages: Transfer Complete or Some Music Needs Review. The latter essentially means an exact match hasn\u2019t been found for at least one Spotify track, but there are similar alternate versions available. Here, you\u2019ll be able to review the alternate versions and decide whether they work as a suitable replacement.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"review-specs\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once you\u2019re cemented within a music streaming service, it can be seriously difficult to move away. Usually, switching from one music platform to another means losing your perfectly curated playlists and needing to start from scratch. 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