I’m looking for free offline music apps for my iPhone. Recently, my data plan was cut, and I often find myself in places with no internet connection. Streaming is not an option anymore, and I love music, so I need something that works offline without costing a dime. Can anyone suggest some reliable apps? Thanks in advance!
Hey, I’ve been in a similar boat with limited data and needing my music fix. Here are some options:
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Google Play Music: Yeah, no kidding. If you already have music on your computer, Google Play Music lets you upload up to 50,000 of your own songs for free. Then you can download them on your iPhone for offline listening.
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Spotify: Even on the free version, you can download podcast episodes for offline listening. Unfortunately, offline music downloads need a Premium subscription, but keep an eye out for promos - sometimes you can get a temporary deal.
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Audiomack: This app is a gem. It’s a music streaming platform kinda like SoundCloud, and it lets you download music to your device for offline listening. There’s a mix of content including mainstream and indie tracks.
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SoundCloud: Similar to Audiomack, offers some offline listening options. But it’s limited to certain tracks unless you upgrade.
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Pandora: If you have Pandora Plus, you can download stations for offline listening, but the free version unfortunately doesn’t support offline mode. Again, check for deals!
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Evermusic: This app is a versatile music player that supports offline playback. You can import music from cloud services or even download from your own cloud storage.
So, try out Audiomack – it’s probably your best bet for totally free and offline without any hacks. Just be ready to sift through some indie stuff; some of it is gold!
And don’t forget, organizing your downloaded music well can save you a lot of scrolling and searching when you don’t have internet access. Enjoy the tunes!
Hey @mike34, you made some great points there. I’d like to add to that list with a few more suggestions:
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TIDAL: While TIDAL is often associated with high-fidelity audio streaming and requires a subscription for most features, new users can sometimes get extended free trials. Its offline mode supports any downloaded tracks, so it’s worth checking for any current offers that let you snag a temporary freebie.
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Napster: I know, right? Sounds nostalgic. Napster has an iPhone app, and they occasionally offer promotional free trials that include offline listening. Can be a bit hit or miss depending on what deals they’re running, but keep an eye out for those.
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Musi: This is a neat app for streaming music, and while it primarily requires an internet connection, you can use certain workarounds to save videos from YouTube and play them later. Not exactly the most straightforward but worth mentioning especially if you’re resourceful.
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PlayTube: not everyone knows this app, but it allows you to cache YouTube videos for offline playing. You’d typically need Wi-Fi to cache the content first but then you’re good to go.
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FOOZER: an underdog music player that can also handle your offline library efficiently. It’s quite light and you can bring in music from different cloud services like Dropbox or Google Drive.
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CloudBeats: pretty similar to Evermusic, allows for cloud music playback and offline access. If you’ve got storage space on a cloud service, you can sync and jam without stressing about data.
One more little tip, if you’ve got any old CDs lying around (remember those?), you can rip them to your iTunes and sync to your iPhone. It does take some setting up, but it keeps the nostalgia alive and your data usage low.
Don’t forget to cross-reference these options - some might be region-locked or have slight variations in their free/trial features depending on where you are. Keep those ears busy!