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AWAApple Music
Freemium

Free plan with 20 hours a month; Standard costs 980 yen a month or 480 yen for students.

 Paid

Paid subscription with a free first month, and longer trials with new Apple devices.

macOS, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, iOS
  • Catalogue of over 200 million songs
  • Offline playback on the paid plan
  • Lossless audio and Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio included
  • Always ad-free with offline listening
  • Japanese-language service
  • Free plan limited to 20 hours of highlight playback a month
  • Subscription required after the trial
  • Best integrated with Apple devices
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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