Spotify: Music and Podcasts

Music, podcasts, and more in one app

Spotify: Music and Podcasts is a streaming app for listeners who want songs, podcasts, and audiobooks gathered in one place. It suits people who switch between albums, personal playlists, spoken shows, and new releases rather than using separate apps for each type of audio. The catalogue is broad, while the home feed is shaped around what you play and save.

Finding something to play

Spotify builds recommendations from your listening history and turns them into personalised mixes and playlists. These suggestions can help when you know the mood but not the exact artist or track. Search also supports lyrics, which is useful when you remember a line but not the song title. Genre and podcast browsing provide another route when you would rather explore than search directly.

• Personalised listening: Daily Mixes and other “Made for You” selections reduce the need to assemble every queue yourself.
• Different audio formats: Music, podcasts, and audiobooks can be accessed from the same account and library.
• Connected playback: Spotify works across phones, computers, Wear OS devices, PlayStation, and Chromecast-supported setups.
• Offline listening: Downloads for music and podcasts are useful when travelling or when a reliable connection is not available.

What the numbers say

With a 4.31 rating from more than 35 million reviews and 1 billion-plus installs, Spotify is built for a very large and varied audience. That scale is helpful for discovery: popular artists, niche shows, curated playlists, and regional content can sit alongside one another. It also means the library can feel busy, especially for users who prefer a small, tightly organised collection.

Developer and category

Spotify AB publishes the app under Music & Audio. It is a practical choice for regular listeners who value recommendations and cross-device access, while users seeking precise control over every play may need time to organise their library and adjust the app’s many content sections.