About
YouTube Music streams music content including live performances, covers, and remixes alongside personalized playlists and activity mixes tailored to your mood or activity. Discover new releases and explore curated playlists across genres like Hip Hop, Pop, Country, Dance & Electronic, Blues, Indie & Alternative, Jazz, K-pop, Latin, and Rock, as well as mood-based collections for Chill, Feel Good, Energy Booster, Sleep, Focus, Romance, Workout, Commute, and Party. Upload songs from your device to enjoy them alongside streaming content, view song lyrics, and listen across phones, desktops, smart speakers, smart TVs, cars, and smartwatches. Premium subscribers can listen ad-free, play music in the background, and switch between song audio and music videos. The app integrates with Google Maps, Waze, and Google Assistant.
Highlights
- Personalized playlists and activity mixes based on mood and activity type
- Live performances, covers, remixes, and exclusive music content
- Song lyrics display for singing along to favorites
- Upload songs from your device to stream alongside catalog content
- Listen across phones, desktops, smart speakers, smart TVs, cars, and smartwatches
- Premium: ad-free listening, background playback, and audio-to-video switching
Best for
Music fans seeking personalized discovery across multiple genres and moods, users who want to upload personal music alongside streaming content, and listeners who want seamless playback across multiple devices including smart speakers, cars, and wearables.
At a glance
YouTube Music is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,359,432 ratings and is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by Google.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is YouTube Music free?
- Yes — YouTube Music is free to download on iOS and Android.
- What platforms is YouTube Music available on?
- YouTube Music is available on iOS and Android.
- What is YouTube Music?
- YouTube Music is a streaming service offering music content including live performances, covers, remixes, and curated playlists across genres and moods. You can create playlists, upload personal songs, view lyrics, and listen across phones, desktops, smart speakers, smart TVs, cars, and smartwatches.
- Can I upload my own music to YouTube Music?
- Yes, you can upload songs from your devices to YouTube Music so you can enjoy them in one place alongside the streaming catalog.
- What devices can I listen on?
- YouTube Music works on phones, desktops, smart speakers, smart TVs, cars, smartwatches, and within compatible apps like Google Maps and Waze.
- What are the benefits of YouTube Music Premium?
- Premium subscribers (available in select countries) can listen ad-free, play music in the background, and switch seamlessly between song audio and music videos.
- What are the alternatives to YouTube Music?
- YouTube Music is similar to TIDAL Music: HiFi Sound, YouTube, Crunchyroll, and Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts. Browse related apps by tag: music, media player, and streaming.
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