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Pandora vs Apple Music: catalog facts
Pandora	Apple Music
Freemium Free with ads; a subscription removes ads and adds on-demand playback.	Paid Paid subscription with a free first month, and longer trials with new Apple devices.
Web	Windows, macOS, iOS
Free ad-supported tier Music and podcasts in one service	Lossless audio and Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio included Always ad-free with offline listening
Web player does not load with ad blockers enabled On-demand, ad-free listening needs a subscription	Subscription required after the trial Best integrated with Apple devices
Web application, 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
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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