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24 alternatives to Next

Easiest way to enjoy the songs you already know and love.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Next launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   SoundCloud iOS▲257

   The all-new SoundCloud app for iPhone

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Apple Music API▲460

   Apple Music now available in 3rd Party Apps

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   DJ with Apple Music▲180

   Build and mix DJ sets from a library of over 100M songs

   2025 · music.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Poolside FM for iPhone▲642

   A pool party in your pocket

   2020 · cellular.poolside.fm · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Boom for iOS▲151

   A music player for your iPhone with magical 3D sound

   2016 · globaldelight.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Apple Music▲382

   All the ways you love music. All in one place.

   2015 · apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   New Music▲75

   Discover new music through the Apple Music API

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   22tracks 2.0▲220

   DJ curated Spotify playlists on iOS

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   MuseList▲100

   Play your loved songs in Apple Music and curated playlists

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    iam.dj▲81

    All the greatest DJs, streaming from your iPhone

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Partify▲99

    Let your guests DJ your party through Spotify

    2015 · partify.club · its alternatives →

12. 12
    1FX▲84

    DJ with your favorite party song on your iPhone

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    A game I've been working on for the last year is out today▲165

    The latest macOS offers the world’s best way to play — and add to — your collection of music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.

    2013 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    playAppleMusic.com▲89

    An (unofficial) web player for Apple Music

    2018 · playapplemusic.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Music Mate for Apple Music▲88

    The missing mate for Apple Music

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Places iOS App – Find beautiful destinations around the world▲40

    The latest macOS offers the world’s best way to play — and add to — your collection of music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.

    2014 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Tired of entering map directions on iPhone? I've streamlined it▲185

    The latest macOS offers the world’s best way to play — and add to — your collection of music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.

    2012 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Combo.fm for iOS▲153

    The best new music you probably haven't heard yet.

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    I'm 14, please check out my iOS game▲142

    The latest macOS offers the world’s best way to play — and add to — your collection of music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.

    2013 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    plug.dj for iOS▲75

    Stay connected to your favorite music communities on the go.

    2015 · xbytez.cloudflareaccess.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    djay Pro (for Mac)▲145

    More music. More decks. (w/ Spotify integration)

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    SongKit▲110

    A modern AI-powered songbook app for iPhone and iPad

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    MusicBot▲169

    The all-in-one Apple Music assistant, powered by Shortcuts

    2019 · icloud.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    MiniPlay for Spotify and iTunes▲136

    What's currently playing in your favorite music app

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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