YouTube Music

Music in more than one version

YouTube Music is a streaming app for songs, albums, music videos, live sets, covers, remixes and other recordings. It suits listeners who want more than the standard studio catalogue, especially people searching for a particular concert performance, alternate mix or hard-to-find cover.

Useful ways to find something to play

The home screen uses listening habits to shape recommendations, while activity-based mixes can help when you want music for exercise, concentration or winding down. Search is important here because the catalogue combines official releases with a wide range of video-based material. That breadth is a benefit for curious listeners, though it also means results can include several versions of the same song.

Audio and video together

A track can be enjoyed as audio or opened as a full music video, making the app practical for both background listening and watching a performance. Lyrics, related tracks and recommendations are available from the playback experience. Support for Wear OS, Google Maps, Waze and compatible smart speakers also makes it a reasonable choice for people already using Google's wider device and app ecosystem.

Who should consider it

YouTube Music is a strong fit for listeners who regularly move between official albums and the wider world of live recordings, fan-favourite versions and remixes. It may be less appealing if you only want a simple album library with no interest in video content or unusual recordings. The app is developed by Google LLC and has a 4.57 rating from more than 7.3 million reviews, with 5,000,000,000+ installs recorded in the Music & Audio category.