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24 alternatives to Spotify for Apple Watch

Spotify's new app for the Apple Watch

Spotify's app for Apple Watch lets users access and control their music and podcast libraries directly from their wrist. The application enables seamless playback management without requiring a connected iPhone, making… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Spotify for Apple Watch launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Apollo for Watch▲89

   Standalone Spotify music player for the Apple Watch

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Apple Watch▲616

   The most personal device Apple has ever created

   2014 · apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Sleeve 2▲292

   A fast, modern SSH client for iOS and iPadOS, built for the new era of terminal tools and AI coding agents.

   2022 · replay.software · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Listen▲94

   Add songs to any Spotify playlist using your keyboard

   2017 · listenmac.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Youtube Music for Apple Watch▲74

   Youtube Music on your wrist

   2020 · blog.youtube · its alternatives →

6. 6
   MusicView Pro▲91

   Interactive music widgets for Spotify & Apple Music

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Heartbeat▲246

   Listen to music with your friends together, on Spotify

   2017 · getheartbeat.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Swipefy for Spotify▲368

   Swipe left to boring music, swipe right on Swipefy

   2023 · swipefy.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   MixTape for Apple Watch▲92

   Listen to any audio content on-the-go ⌚🎶

   2018 · dorshorst.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Heartbeat 3.0▲133

    Listen to Spotify with your friends

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Play Spotify together by Remotion▲227

    Talk and listen to music like you’re side by side

    2022 · multi.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Apple Music Replay▲175

    Apple Music's answer to Spotify Wrapped

    2019 · replay.music.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Spotify Now▲316

    Video, podcasts, smart playlists & more (pre-launch)

    2015 · spotify.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Podify for Spotify▲121

    Enjoy your Spotify podcasts separately from your music

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Spotify for Artists iOS▲126

    Specifically designed for artists' needs

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Noiseblend▲189

    One-tap music for every occasion, with Spotify Premium

    2018 · noiseblend.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Fitness Wrapped▲131

    Spotify Wrapped for your Apple Fitness workouts

    2024 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Pacemaker▲90

    Instantly create a music mix on your Apple Watch

    2015 · pacemaker.net · its alternatives →

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    SpotMenu▲259

    Spotify and iTunes in your macOS menu bar

    2017 · kmikiy.github.io · its alternatives →

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    Notify for Spotify▲94

    Notifications for Spotify tracks + menubar miniplayer

    2020 · notifyspotify.app · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Foursquare on Apple Watch▲266

    Places you’ll love, without having to look at phone

    2015 · foursquare.com · its alternatives →

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    Listen App▲203

    The first gesture-based podcast app for listeners on-the-go

    2019 · listenapp.co · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Playlistor▲99

    Convert Apple Music playlists to Spotify and vice versa

    2020 · playlistor.io · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Outcast for Apple Watch▲121

    Listen to podcasts without your iPhone

    2018 · outcastapp.com · its alternatives →

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