Best Drops alternatives
4 tools that do what Drops does, ranked by our overall review score.
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
Why are you switching?
Spotify7.8Music and podcasts with a free tier; Premium at $12.99/month in the USEasier than Drops
Shazam7.7Free Apple-owned app that identifies the song playing around you in secondsEasier than DropsMore private than Drops
Apple Music7.6Apple's music streaming service: 100M+ songs, lossless and Spatial AudioEasier than DropsMore private than Drops
SoundCloud7.2Streaming and uploads for independent music: 400M+ tracks from 30M+ artistsEasier than Drops
Best Drops alternatives at a glance: data table
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| App | Score | Free plan | Cheapest paid plan | User rating | Platforms | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drops | 6.3 | Yes | — | 4.9/5App Store (United States) | iOS, Android | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Spotify | 7.8 | Yes | $6.99Premium Student | 4.8/5App Store (United States) | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Shazam | 7.7 | Yes | — | 4.8/5Google Play (United States) | iOS, Android, macOS | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Apple Music | 7.6 | No | $6.99/userStudent | 4.9/5App Store (United States) | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS | Nov 10, 2026 |
| SoundCloud | 7.2 | Yes | $5.99/userGo | 4.7/5Google Play (United States) | Web, iOS, Android | Nov 10, 2026 |