YouTube Music is a music streaming service from Google. Available for iOS , Android and desktop , it's aimed at people who mostly use the YouTube app to stream music, but would like to do so without ads getting in the way. Essentially a mashup of the original YouTube app and Google Play Music, YouTube Music is focused entirely on songs, and hosts a wide variety of music videos and audio tracks. Google doesn't give an exact figure for how many, but it would be hard to compare the two directly anyway because of the sheer amount of other content offered by YouTube Music, including live performances and videos from concerts. To save audio directly from videos, check out our guides to free YouTube to MP3 converters and free YouTube downloaders. You can only use YouTube music with a valid subscription or trial; unlike some music streaming services such as Spotify, there's no free ad-supported version. You can try it free for a month before deciding whether to commit, and you can cancel any time without too much hassle. Just download the app and log in using the same account you use for Google Play Music. YouTube Music also allows you to keep listening to audio while you use other apps or have your phone's screen switched off, which isn't possible with the free YouTube app. You can also download songs and videos to enjoy offline, though these aren't stored on your device in a format that can be easily shared or transferred which is understandable to avoid piracy.


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YouTube Music app FAQ for YouTube partners & creators
YouTube Music is a music streaming service developed by YouTube , a subsidiary of Google ; it provides a tailored interface for the service oriented towards music streaming , allowing users to browse through songs and music videos on YouTube based on genres, playlists, and recommendations. The service also offers a premium tier, which enables ad-free playback, audio-only background playback, and downloading songs for offline playback. The service will eventually supplant Google Play Music as Google's main brand for music streaming and purchase. The YouTube Music app was unveiled in October and released the following month; its release came alongside the unveiling of YouTube Red , a larger subscription service that covers the entirety of the YouTube platform, including the Music app. Although redundant to Google 's existing Google Play Music All Access subscription service, the app is designed for users who primarily consume music through YouTube. On May 17, , YouTube announced a new version of the YouTube Music service, including a web-based desktop player and redesigned mobile app, more dynamic recommendations based on various factors, and use of Google artificial intelligence technology to search songs based on lyrics and descriptions. YouTube Music became available on Google Assistant smart speakers including Google Home on April 18, , with feature-limited ad-supported playback available for non-subscribers.
How much does YouTube Music cost?
A new music streaming service from YouTube This is a completely reimagined music service with official releases from your favorite artists. Just search the lyrics or describe it. If you subscribe via iTunes: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
YouTube was once a simple service. You simply uploaded your videos to the platform or watched videos other people uploaded. However, it has since diversified its portfolio, so to speak.