FEATURES
Desktop OSX:
iPhone iOS:
Web browser:
Offline sync / mobile / track downloads:
Free account:
Selective streaming:
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Desktop OSX: YES
iPhone iOS: YES
Web browser: NO
Offline sync / mobile / track downloads: YES
Free account: NO
Selective streaming: YES
Desktop OSX: YES
iPhone iOS: YES
Web browser: YES
Offline sync / mobile / track downloads: YES
Free account: YES
Selective streaming: YES
Pandora
Desktop OSX:
iPhone iOS:
Offline sync / mobile
Free account:
Desktop OSX: YES
iPhone iOS: YES
Web browser: YES
Offline sync / mobile / track downloads:YES
Free account: YES
Selective streaming: YES
Desktop OSX: NO
iPhone iOS:
Web browser:
Offline sync / mobile / track downloads:
Free account:
Selective streaming:
Sony Music Unlimited
Desktop OSX:
iPhone iOS:
Web browser:
Offline sync / mobile / track downloads:
Free account:
Selective streaming:
Desktop OSX: YES
iPhone iOS: YES
Web browser: YES
Offline sync / mobile / track downloads:YES
Free account: YES
Selective streaming: YES
TuneIn Radio
http://tunein.com/
Desktop OSX:
iPhone iOS:
Offline sync / mobile
Free account:
TuneIn Radio is a little different to the other radio streaming services in this list as it focuses on acting as a hub and player for commercially available radio shows. In total, there are more than 100,000 live stations available, and more than 2 million podcasts.Radio stations can be filtered by location or by genre, but there’s an obvious drawback to listening to regular radio in this way: the adverts remain, no matter what you do. There is actually a chargeable app for iOS (currently $0.99, but usually $6.99) and Android ($6.99) that allow users to record live radio, but still won’t get you out of listening to those adverts. There are also free apps for Android and iOS too. It’s also available for Windows Phone, BlackBerry, some Roku players, through some Internet TVs – and even directly in some cars. For: People who like listening to traditional radio stations, but want to do so from one single platform.
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http://thenextweb.com/apps/2014/01/17/15-best-music-streaming-services-which-is-the-best/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_on-demand_streaming_music_services
http://lifehacker.com/5824193/five-best-streaming-music-services
https://www.ponomusic.com/ccrz__CCPage?pageKey=faq
Google Play Music All Access
Currently, there’s a 20,000 track limit on the number of songs you can upload.
Apple owners are in luck too, as there’s also an iOS app. Thankfully, offline sync is also an option
Google Play Music All Access | Google Play | App Store
No desktop player for Mac
Rdio
mobile access for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices (via a Web app).
Audiophiles might be left pondering over the fact that Rdio doesn’t offer the same level of audio quality in its music as some of the rival options, but 192kbps should be good enough for most people. If it’s going to be the main source of music for a serious sound system though, you might want to aim for 320kbps tracks, at least.
iTunes Radio
Like Amazon and Google’s music services, Apple also offers users the option of storing all your locally stored music in iCloud via the iTunes Match service, so you can play it back from any compatible device.
To use this feature, you’ll need a premium subscription to iTunes Match costing $24.99 per year.
SoundCloud
If you’re looking for a huge repository of music, but one that also lets you upload your own mixes and tracks too, then you’re probably looking for SoundCloud .
Nonetheless, with a Web player and native mobile apps forAndroid, iOS, Windows Phone and BlackBerry 10 smartphones and tablets (Android tablet shown below), there’s plenty of ways to listen to tracks on SoundCloud.
Free – Offers two upload hours, 100 downloads, unlimited playlists and access to some stats, like number of plays, downloads, comments and favorites of tracks.
TuneIn Radio
TuneIn Radio is a little different to the other radio streaming services in this list as it focuses on acting as a hub and player for commercially available radio shows. In total, there are more than 100,000 live stations available, and more than 2 million podcasts.
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Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Xbox Music and Spotify let you both listen to streaming music from their sizable catalogs and upload and play your personal music collection. Apple Music supports this feature as well, adding music you've added to and purchased from iTunes. These services either scan your computer for music you have or let you manually upload files. Once your library is uploaded, you can play those files along with streaming options. With Google Play Music, you can create playlists with both kinds of tunes and download them your device for offline streaming.
TuneIn Radio
http://tunein.com/
TuneIn Radio is a little different to the other radio streaming services in this list as it focuses on acting as a hub and player for commercially available radio shows. In total, there are more than 100,000 live stations available, and more than 2 million podcasts.Radio stations can be filtered by location or by genre, but there’s an obvious drawback to listening to regular radio in this way: the adverts remain, no matter what you do. There is actually a chargeable app for iOS (currently $0.99, but usually $6.99) and Android ($6.99) that allow users to record live radio, but still won’t get you out of listening to those adverts. There are also free apps for Android and iOS too. It’s also available for Windows Phone, BlackBerry, some Roku players, through some Internet TVs – and even directly in some cars. For: People who like listening to traditional radio stations, but want to do so from one single platform.
http://www.imore.com/how-use-new-music-app-iphone-and-ipad-ultimate-guide