By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 3, 2026
YouTube Music
Overview
Music & Audio
Google LLC
Free
Nov 12, 2015
$0.05 - $999.99 per item
No
May 18, 2026
Features
Connecting you to the world of music:
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Connecting you to the world of music:
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Ratings breakdown
7,610,000 reviewsDeveloper contact
Name
Google LLC
Address
1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy Mountain View, CA 94043 United States
Website
https://music.youtube.comPhone
+1 650-253-0000
Support
ytmusic-support@google.com
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Is YouTube Music free to download? high
Yes. The app metadata lists YouTube Music as free, with in-app purchases $0.05 - $999.99 per item
Source: app_metadata
Is YouTube Music worth downloading in 2026? medium
Based on 5 sampled reviews spanning September 09, 2025 to April 30, 2026, YouTube Music has a 4.6/5 overall rating from 7.6M total reviews. Sampled reviews show 0 praised themes and 0 complaint themes. As with any app, experiences vary by device and use case.
Source: user_reviews, app_metadata, ratings_data
How to Use
Connecting you to the world of music:● Music content including live performances, covers, remixes and music content you can’t find elsewhere● Thousands of curated playlist across many genres and activ (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted
- Install YouTube Music from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Open the app and begin with the free experience to explore its core functionality.
- Review the main features described in the app listing to understand what this app offers.
- Configure app settings based on your preferences.
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- Music & Audio app experience
- Free download
- From Google LLC
- 5,000,000,000+ downloads listed
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (12-20 preferred; may be smaller if source data is limited per app), September 09, 2025 to April 30, 2026
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment
- High-engagement negative reviews can overrepresent complaints
- Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only
- No real-world app testing was conducted
- Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- Extensive music library including niche content like video game soundtracks and live performances.
Theme 'Extensive library' identified in recent_review #4 and #5
Evidence (2)
“The library draws from youtube, so nearly every song is on here, including niche videogame soundtracks.”Rating: 4★ February 11, 2026 1,066 likes“YouTube Music separates itself from other music streaming apps by including YouTube music videos, lyric videos, and live performances uploaded to YouTube.”Rating: 5★ September 09, 2025 16,997 likes - Seamless integration with YouTube Premium subscription for added value.
Theme 'YouTube Premium integration' identified in recent_review #2 and #4
Evidence (2)
“I have this app as part of my YouTube Premium account”Rating: 1★ April 28, 2026 4 likes“It's very good and works with your pre-existing yt subscription.”Rating: 4★ February 11, 2026 1,066 likes - Fast song switching with minimal delay on both mobile and desktop.
Theme 'Fast performance' identified in recent_review #4
Evidence (1)
“there is almost no delay when switching between songs, on both mobile and desktop.”Rating: 4★ February 11, 2026 1,066 likes
Cons
- Recent update removed useful features like the 'Related' function, frustrating users.
Theme 'Feature removal in update' identified in recent_review #2
Evidence (1)
“I HATE the update! I used to discover long forgotten songs using the "Related" feature.”Rating: 1★ April 28, 2026 4 likes - Intrusive UI overlays that cover buttons and album art, hindering navigation.
Theme 'Intrusive UI overlays' identified in recent_review #3
Evidence (1)
“When I add a song to the queue, it displays a message saying "song added to queue" which covers up the buttons at the bottom”Rating: 1★ March 06, 2026 384 likes - Playlist limit of 5000 songs is restrictive for users with large libraries.
Theme 'Playlist limit' identified in recent_review #4
Evidence (1)
“The things I don't like are that the playlists have a hard-limit of 5000”Rating: 4★ February 11, 2026 1,066 likes
Recent Reviews
Erik Scherer
3★For the most part, I like this better than Spotify. I'm still disappointed how some of the artists I like, there are only 2 or 3 albums available when there are 10 or so. I dislike how when the band has a "the" it's under the letter "T". Some bands like The Dave Pike Set have it both ways so some of their albums are in different places.
Randa Slater
1★I have Amazon Prime and Spotify, but never use them because this app had everything I need/want, and tell everyone how great it is. Well, I did! I HATE the update! I used to discover long forgotten songs using the "Related" feature. It was easier to get to the "Next" list to rearrange as needed. Overall, it was much more functional. I hope enough people complain and changes will be made at least adding back the "Related" function. (I have this app as part of my YouTube Premium account)
Anthony Saviano
1★When I add a song to the queue, it displays a message saying "song added to queue" which covers up the buttons at the bottom, so I have to wait for it to disappear before I can look at my queue. Horrible use of screen real estate. And now it puts a big message over the album art that asks if I want to cast to a nearby device, even though the cast button has always been there in the top corner. I have to hit X to get rid of it, but if my finger is too many pixels to the left, it'll cast anyway.
Solomon Matthews
4★It's very good and works with your pre-existing yt subscription. The things I don't like are that the playlists have a hard-limit of 5000 and that o desktop, the website can be very finicky and laggy. The things I do like are there is almost no delay when switching between songs, on both mobile and desktop. The library draws from youtube, so nearly every song is on here, including niche videogame soundtracks.
Joe Ramirez
5★Hands down, one of the best music streaming apps out there. YouTube Music separates itself from other music streaming apps by including YouTube music videos, lyric videos, and live performances uploaded to YouTube. The only thing I would love to see implemented is an easier way to add songs to the queue or "Play Next." I'd love to be able to swipe left or right on a song to add it to the queue or play it directly after, and have it NOT be changed when I hit shuffle.