This article reveals the differences between iTunes and Apple music. Both iTunes and Apple Music are products of Apple that subscribers (people like you and me who register to use such products) use. Though the two services may be related in a few ways, the differences are there. Before we go to the differences, let us first shortly explain what each of them is.
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What is Apple Music?
Apple Music is a music streaming service that is being provided by Apple Inc. It is a subscription-based music and video streaming service giving you access to a huge catalog of over 40 million songs and a full iTunes library at your disposal. Apple Music also recommends carefully selected playlists for the user, allowing them to create and modify their favorite playlists in real-time. In addition, You can also listen to playlists created by other users — your friends, etc. As it is a subscription-based streaming service, it offers full access to its full music catalog at a charge of $9.99 per month. Alternatively, you can choose the family plan at $14.99 per month.
The Apple Music app is available for download on Android devices in the Google Play Store and for iPhones in the App store.
How about iTunes, what is it exactly? Read on.
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What is iTunes?
iTunes is a digital media store that is more than just a media player. Not only this, but It is also media library that keeps all your favorite music together. iTunes also includes a media player and media library which does more than just stream music. It is a digital music store developed by Apple Inc. With iTunes, you can enjoy all the music on the go. It provides you with access to millions of high-quality, DRM-free songs. All your favorite tracks and playlists are just a click away with iTunes. This is the best way to organize the music and movies you already have. And the ones you want to collect. By now, you know that both iTunes and Apple music share the music aspect together. But, what makes iTunes different from apple music? I am listing the differences in the table below:
Table showing the differences between iTunes and apple music:
| iTunes | Apple Music |
| Music can be synchronized between Apple devices and computers. | Here, Music can not be synchronized to Apple devices such as iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano, iPad, iPhone, etc. |
| It is a mobile device management software developed by Apple Inc. | It is all about streaming music and videos. |
| iTunes is a media library, media player, online radio station (Beats 1), and much more. | Apple Music is a separate music streaming service developed by Apple Inc. |
| This includes everything music, movies, TV Shows, podcasts, apps, ringtones, and more. | Both a music and video streaming service. |
| It can be used as a media player to stream your music on the go. | Apple Music cannot be used as a media player. |
| Services are free of cost. You only have to pay for the purchase of media content. | The charges are $9.99 per month for its services ($14.99 per month for a family plan). |