Unlike Spotify, which lives in a polished bubble of official releases, YouTube Music taps into something much broader. Because it's built on the YouTube platform, the library of content is enormous. Google describes it as a "nearly endless catalog" of music, and that's exactly how it feels once you start exploring.

While you’ve always been able to keep track of your listening habits as you move between devices, the ability to pick up from where you left off isn't as smooth as the likes of Spotify Connect, which is YouTube Music’s biggest rival. The new feature has definitely been a long time coming for YouTube Music, but it still has a long way to go.

Once you add a song, it will be added to the TikTok Songs playlist on YouTube Music. “Add to Music App continues to deliver real results for the music industry, with hundreds of

For many, the choice between Spotify and YouTube Music is a major dilemma. But for me, it’s not a question of picking one over the other. Unlike most people who stick to a single platform, I seamlessly integrate both into my daily routine, especially when relying on their free plans.

Moreover, since it ties into YouTube, I have access to obscure B-sides, remixes, and live concerts. Stuff that Spotify will simply never have. It's also tightly integrated with Google's ecosystem, and its recommendation engine has become really good.

Another day, another music-focused expansion from TikTok, which has confirmed YouTube Music’s “Add to Music App” integration. The ByteDance-owned video giant formally announced as much today, after rolling out Add to Music App in late 2023 and expanding the tool last year.

TikTok users around the world now have more flexibility in how they engage with the music they discover on the