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Apple Music vs Tidal: catalog facts
Apple Music	Tidal
Paid Paid subscription with a free first month, and longer trials with new Apple devices.	Paid Requires a paid subscription.
Windows, macOS, iOS	Web
Lossless audio and Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio included Always ad-free with offline listening	Lossless FLAC streaming in stereo Dolby Atmos on supported tracks and devices
Subscription required after the trial Best integrated with Apple devices	MQA support ended in July 2024 Dolby Atmos depends on track and device support
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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