High confidence · Latest 100 of 346 total reviews analyzed

Mixed

Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate extensive music library and personalized discovery algorithms keep listeners engaged with their favorite artists, but report aggressive ad frequency and restricted playback controls frustrate free users following the latest update.

Rating: 4.6

Reviews: 346

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
4.6/ 5
(75.2M)
Current version
4.8/ 5
+0.2 vs overall
(39.7M)
Main signal post-update: extensive music library and personalized discovery algorithms keep listeners engaged with their favorite artists.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Extensive music library and personalized discovery algorithms keep listeners engaged with their favorite artists
    • Users frequently mention the wide selection of music and accurate recommendations
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Aggressive ad frequency and restricted playback controls frustrate free users following the latest update
    • Users report an increase in ad frequency that interrupts the listening flow
Request

Most requested

  • Expanded skip limits and song selection freedom for non-premium users to improve usability
    • Users suggest increasing the hourly skip limit to improve the free experience

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