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SoundCloud: The Music You Love

SoundCloud: The Music You Love

Android SoundCloud
4.7 Popularity

Massive music app with underground tracks and podcasts

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Updated
October 2, 2025
Age Rating
Teen
Developer
Package Name
com.soundcloud.android

So here's my honest take on SoundCloud after using it forever. I've tested pretty much every music app and this one's still my go-to for discovery. The main thing I love is how raw it feels - you're getting music directly from artists, not some polished corporate selection. I've found so many artists here months before they blew up. That said, the app itself feels a bit dated compared to Spotify or Apple Music. And the search can be hit or miss, and sometimes you'll click on a track that's just someone's poorly recorded demo. But honestly? That's part of the charm. It's like digging through crates at a record store - you find some garbage but also uncover absolute gold. If you just want polished playlists, stick with the big guys. But if you actually enjoy the hunt, SoundCloud's still unmatched.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Huge selection of music you won't find anywhere else
  • Great for discovering underground artists before they blow up
  • The comment sections on tracks can be hilarious and insightful
  • Free tier is actually pretty usable compared to other apps
  • Direct connection to artists - you can actually interact with them

Cons

  • Audio quality is all over the place since anyone can upload
  • Interface feels kinda clunky compared to newer music apps
  • Search function isn't as smart as Spotify's
  • Some artists pull their music when they get big elsewhere
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based on 7,405,818 reviews
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Description

Been using SoundCloud for like 2 years now. It’s basically this massive music platform where you can find pretty much anything – from mainstream hits to random underground stuff you won’t hear anywhere else. I keep finding these weird remixes and indie artists that aren’t on Spotify or Apple Music, which is pretty cool if you’re tired of the same playlists everywhere.

Here’s how it works: you search for whatever you’re into and there’s like 300 million tracks to choose from. They’ve got these daily mixes that actually recommend stuff based on what you’ve been playing, which is way better than some other apps I’ve tried. And you can follow artists directly, so when they drop new tracks you get notified. The commenting system is kinda fun too – you can see what people are saying about specific parts of songs.

Look, if you’re someone who actually cares about discovering new music beyond the algorithm, you’ll dig this. It’s not perfect – the interface can feel clunky sometimes and the audio quality varies since anyone can upload – but for finding hidden gems and supporting smaller artists, it’s still the best option out there. Worth having alongside your main streaming service.

User Reviews

Amy Rodriguez October 5, 2025

Love how I can follow my favorite artists and get notifications when they upload new tracks! The comments feature at specific timestamps is genius.

Rachel Chen September 13, 2025

App keeps crashing after the latest update. The music selection is great but please fix the stability issues. Also, the ads are getting more frequent.

Sarah Lee September 13, 2025

Great for finding remixes and covers that aren't on other platforms. Just wish the audio quality was a bit better on some tracks.

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