There’s nothing like the joy of singing along to your favorite songs. Whether it is Bohemian Rhapsody or Why This Kolaveri Di, reading those lyrics, vibing to the tune, and becoming the momentary co-singer is an amazing thrill. But if you are using the free version of Spotify, you can no longer experience this feeling. No need to worry though, there are plenty of great alternatives out there. You might even think that they are better apps than Spotify. Here’s the list you need right now.
Gaana
Gaana has been holding its place in India’s music-streaming market since 2010. Today, it has an impressive catalog of over 30 million songs. A lot of these are from Indian regional languages like Marathi, Maithili, Assamese, and more. This is perfect for those who want to witness the beauty of Indian languages through music. The lyrics feature works perfectly in this app, so whether you are singing alone or with your group, you are going to have a great time.
There’s also a large variety of podcasts here, many of which are Gaana originals. The app comes with all the necessary features you expect from a top-notch music service. You get an ad-free listening experience, unlimited downloads, high-quality music playback, and more!
Price:
- ₹99/month, ₹249/6 months, and ₹299/year
YouTube Music
This app has a cool user interface that’s inspired by YouTube and that’s good because it gives users a familiar feeling. Thanks to this, browsing through YouTube Music’s vast collections of songs feels effortless. Like a song and want to sing along? Just click the lyrics button and you are ready to go. Although, if you want to experience all this without any ads, you need to get a premium subscription.
A paid subscription will give you benefits like background playback, unlimited downloads, unlimited skips, and more. One of its exciting features is that you can seamlessly switch between music and video. For example, if you are listening to Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” and feel like watching his smooth moves, just hit the toggle!
Price:
- Free with ads and limited features
- ₹99/month or ₹990/year for premium
Amazon Music
The first thing you notice on Amazon Music’s website is that it has 100 million songs and 15 million podcast episodes. That’s a lot of content! But that is great because it means that no matter what your choice is, you will find a lot to enjoy here. Speaking of enjoyment, you get to see the lyrics of all of your favorite songs, and double-clicking the lyrics opens them up in full screen. This ensures you never miss a word while accompanying the singer perfectly. If you’ve been struggling with the Spotify lyrics not showing issue, maybe you know which alternative to try now.
Other features like unlimited skips, ad-free music, and the ability to create community playlists make this app even better. Let’s not forget that Amazon Music comes as part of Amazon Premium membership. This gives you free and fast delivery from Amazon’s website plus you get access to Prime Video which is home to great movies and TV shows.
Price:
- ₹299/month, ₹599/3 months, and ₹1499/year
Resso
Just take a look at Resso and words like slick and hip will start to flood your mind. The credit goes to its user interface because it’s really upbeat. This is why the lyrics on this app look pretty cool. All of those sing-alongs you have with your friends are going to be even better with Resso. But it’s not all eye candy here, the app is equally pleasing to the ears.
You get all the must-have features like unlimited skips, zero ads, and unlimited downloads. Resso also throws in some other nifty features. You can tweak your listening experience by adding sound effects to your favorite songs. Like a playlist? You can go ahead and share it with others or leave comments on it as well.
Price:
- ₹59/month and ₹749/year
Apple Music
This is a brand that’s known for its high-quality creations and attention to design. Its music app is no different. You get a clean user interface that takes you through Apple Music’s massive catalog of songs and podcasts. Even the lyrics are nearly laid out in crispy text that makes singing along easier. You will not find anything to complain about with this feature.
Apple Music manages to woo you with an ad free listening experience and unlimited downloads. Exploring the playlists here is fun because there are so many of them and you will always find one that surprises you with great songs. Lastly, the cherry on the pie is Apple Music’s selection of fine original podcasts that make this app even more entertaining.
Price:
- ₹99/month onwards
Summing Up
Maybe you love humming in a crowded bus, enjoy reading the lyrics quietly while appreciating them, or like singing at the top of your lungs. Whatever it is that you do, you should never have to stop. So pick any of these apps and get back the simple joy of reading the lyrics of your beloved tracks.
