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