iTunes Alternatives for Apple Watch

iTunes is not available for Apple Watch but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best Apple Watch alternative is Spotify, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to iTunes and ten of them are available for Apple Watch so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Apple Watch alternatives to iTunes are Pocket Casts, Apple Music, TuneIn Radio and Amazon Music.

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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

     2805 likes

    Enjoy unlimited music and podcast streaming. Explore tracks by artist, genre, or playlist, and experience seamless transitions across all devices. Upgrade to Premium for offline access and no ad interruptions.

    265 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Android Wear
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
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    Spotify vs iTunes Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    0

    Because there is good music

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    20

    Spotify is a music streaming app, while iTunes uses an offline music library.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is free with a large catalog of songs, only.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 11 comments
    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryiTunes is Free and Proprietary
  2. Pocket Casts icon

    Pocket Casts

     240 likes

    Podcast player supporting streaming and downloads, advanced search, cross-device 'Up Next', improved discovery, playback effects, and offline listening essentials.

    124 Pocket Casts alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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    Pocket Casts vs iTunes Comments
    vasbinde
    Negative
    1

    Pocket Casts is a great program, but it is purely focused on podcasts, not on audio and video player and library management. For example, it cannot rip audio CDs or play movies.

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    Negative
    0

    It's just a podcast player

    • Pocket Casts is Freemium and Open SourceiTunes is Free and Proprietary
  4. Apple Music icon

    Apple Music

     164 likes

    Stream over 90 million songs with personalized recommendations and a 24/7 global radio. Enjoy offline listening, exclusive content, and seamless Apple device integration. Connect with artists for updates and interaction. Access all features in over 100 countries.

    138 Apple Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    Apple Music screenshot 1
     
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    Apple Music vs iTunes Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It is an audio player for a streaming service. Not a audio player collection manager for a personal digital library stored locally.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Apple Music is Paid and ProprietaryiTunes is Free and Proprietary
  5. TuneIn Radio icon

    TuneIn Radio

     200 likes

    Explore a world of audio with over 100,000 global stations including AM/FM radio, live sports, breaking news, and diverse podcasts. Enjoy seamless streaming on multiple devices, from mobiles to smart home systems, and access personalized recommendations, all with high-quality audio.

    216 TuneIn Radio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Apple Car Play
    TuneIn Radio screenshot 1
     
  6. Amazon Music icon

    Amazon Music

     39 likes

    Amazon's music service offers streaming and purchasing options, ad-free music and top podcast catalog for Prime. Upgrade to Unlimited for 100 million ad-free songs, offline access, audiobooks, and playlist import from other platforms. Free streaming options also available.

    80 Amazon Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Apple Car Play
    Amazon Music screenshot 1
     
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    Amazon Music vs iTunes Comments
    KevinTrumbull
    Negative
    0

    It's not a desktop application!

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It's a web-based music streaming platform. Not a music library manager

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    A music manager, but a poor one at that. Frequently freezes or crashes. Can only manage 40K songs. Only good if you use Amazon Music services.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Amazon Music is Freemium and ProprietaryiTunes is Free and Proprietary
  7. Vox Music Player icon

    Vox Music Player

     111 likes

    It just sounds better! The beauty is in its simplicity, yet behind the minimal exterior lies a powerful music player with a ton of features & support for all audio formats you should ever need.

    150 Vox Music Player alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
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    Vox Music Player vs iTunes Comments
    musicfactoryjoe
    Positive
    0

    It's a great lightweight music player with loads of options I just wish it had a few small features. Such as replay gain or Sound Check as it is called in iTunes, and maybe a larger interface option for those of us who are sight impaired, but as far as iTunes alternatives go VOX is simply a must for any OSX/macOS/iOS machine!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Vox Music Player is Freemium and ProprietaryiTunes is Free and Proprietary
    • Vox Music Player is LightweightiTunes is not according to our users
  9. iHeart icon

    iHeart

     32 likes

    iHeart offers freemium access to a wide range of audio content including live radio, podcasts, music playlists, and sports updates. Available across multiple devices, it allows for playlist curation, personalized stations, trending podcasts, and has premium options such as ad-free listening and offline access.

    160 iHeart alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    iHeart screenshot 1
     
  10. Castro icon

    Castro

     8 likes

    Castro is a revolutionary podcast client that's smart, focused, and designed exclusively for iOS.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
    • iPad
    • Messages
    Castro screenshot 1
     
  11. Radio Javan icon

    Radio Javan

     3 likes

    The best Persian music and entertainment from Radio Javan on your Android device!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Android Wear
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  12. Tradiio Music icon

    Tradiio Music

     5 likes

    Sreaming services like Spotify and Deezer are great when you know what you want to listen to, but despite offering charts and other discovery features, they’re not so good when it comes to surfacing new artists.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Mobile App - iOS/Android
     
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