Spotify 1.1.44.538.

I love the service, but hate the app. It's the slowest app I've ever used on macOS—and this is on a 1-year-old computer with and without hardware acceleration turned on. I give the app two stars because it has so many features you can't find on the horrible web player. But I really wish we'd see a complete rewrite using actual Apple HUD elements instead of a slap-dash port of the Windows code. But of course, when they change chips, they'll have to rewrite again and fat chance that'll happen anytime soon. I wish they'd just make APIs and let third party developers create their own competing apps for the service.

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awilkin

01 August 2019

Version: 1.1.12.449.

I have the latest version of Spotify Premium & I absolutely LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!!! It's my main source of entertainment & the best feature is that you can add songs to the queue depending on what you feel like listening to at the time! I have over 2000 songs. Listening to my favourite music is the best thing I love about life! 5 Stars! From Angie Wilkin Auckland, New Zealand :)

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This software constitutes a problem with privacy, not to mention pays out almost nothing to artists. I would rather buy music upfront.

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Derekcurrie

18 September 2018

Version: 1.0.89.313

Spotify is forbidden on my Macs. Here's why: It's rare to find a more invasive application. Spotify has FORCED macOS to open the app absolutely every time you boot your Mac. The only solution is to DELETE the application. I've dug around in the Library folders to kill off all traces of daemons, automatically loading processes, login items, ad nauseam. And yet, somehow Spotify found another method of FORCING Spotify to boot with the OS. Therefore: VERBOTEN! If a developer is this ABUSIVE of their users, their software has no place on my devices. Gone. A big [expletives deleted] to Spotify for creating the worst app I've used so far in 2018. Congratulations. Disturbing.

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gcbernstein2

28 May 2018

Version: 1.0.77.338.

Best music app ever No lags, bugs etc Thanks guys for working on it.

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Best music service that there is! I love the dark mode interface and that it works so well between devices. Everyone should be using Spotify!

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The number 1 app on my Mac. Always open and always playing. I really love the Discovery Weekly. It’s the best way to find new music. Does not disappoint.

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kamilahuerta

13 February 2018

Version: 1.0.69.336.

I'm not an advanced user to judge the functionality. I just started to use it and I like it so far :)

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It has a greater catalogue of “old” music: 50 ' s to 90 ' s, Apple Music concentrates solely in new developments. I like more to have the classic ones, and many complete discographies (although they lack some). Compatible with old devices, until iPhone 3GS (lately with some problem). Apple demands last version of everything, beginning by model of computer and devices. Very many better design than the one of Apple. Very easy to use. As much in devices as in mac, it works better and more clearly. Apple demands several clicks to be able to listen in album.And not always it is possible to listen to a complete CD. Better connections with related artists. More options and better selected. Four or the five you Apple only gives that everybody relates,and so you do not discover really new artists. In Spotify, it is on the contrary, very abierto, many relations and a world of new developments. As much noveles as already consecrated. Impressive.

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I like how it looks and the algorithm of figuring out what you might like is quite great. Easier to discover new music now.

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I don't use it on my Mac as many people say it's a CPU sucker.

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knappeduivel

02 April 2017

Version: 1.0.51.693.

Spotify has dropped the option to share an album or song with a friend. I wrote to complain, they claimed it was to make the application better.

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knappeduivel

10 March 2017

Version: 1.0.49.125.

The latest version introduces autoplay: if your chosen music finishes, Spotify will just put on some random music. It can be switched off but is on by default. Some may like that but I really, really hate it. If I want tot listen to random music I can turn on a radio.

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Kobalt

12 November 2016

Version: 1.0.42.151.

Hard to tell, seeing that there is no info on the new release, so we're all left to wonder if it is addressing the little issue of continuously writing hundreds of gigabytes of needless data to your drive as is so eloquently explained here: http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/11/for-five-months-spotify-has-badly-abused-users-storage-drives/

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I like Spotify and use it a lot. But there are serious problems with both the interface and the service. For example, I recently was unable to use Spotify for 6 weeks. When I came back I found that 5 different albums were no longer available in one of my playlists. This happens often. Sometimes single songs disappear. And these are not pop hits, mostly they are older recordings. Also the interface is unreliable. Try randomizing a playlist and you will see. The progress bar often goes blank during playback. Sometimes a song will keep playing no matter what you do to select another. The worst part is these problems are longstanding. Spotify seems to have little interest in fixing them, even though users complain long and loud.

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Since using Spotify, I have no longer problems with searching for favorite music. A huge collection of artists and genres makes it easy to create new playlists as often as you wish. A novice to this app may experience some difficulties with logging in and handling all the possible options but don't give up. Once you worked it out you will be grateful for developers for such a wonderful application. Thumbs up!

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24 April 2016

Version: 1.0.27.75.

https://community.spotify.com/t5/Help-Desktop-Mac/Kernel-Panic-for-my-Mac-when-using-Spotify/m-p/1218495#M5020

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18 April 2016

Version: 1.0.27.75.

Had a kernel panic X3, one for each of my iMacs with iteration 1.0.25.127 therefore hesitant to attempt 1.0.27.75. If anyone has good luck with this newest version please post.

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30 March 2016

Version: 1.0.25.127.

Note, I had the Kernel Panics with two different iMacs, discussed below with Spotify Version 1.0.25.127 not Version 1.0.24.104.

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There is a problem with the most recent iterations of Spotify. I experienced Kernel Panics on two different iMacs running Yosemite 10.10.5 when trying to launch Spotify. Until this gets sorted out, I advise Spotify users to stay away. My iMacs have never crashed until this recent bug in Spotify or Yosemite not sure which. What is clear is this bug could potentially damage your hard drive or necessitate disk repair as it did in my case.

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I love streaming music but the Spotify player is too limited for organizing a serious collection. Sadly at this point there is no better alternative, Apple music didn't work because of the size of my offline collection.

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Lvdoc

14 March 2016

Version: 1.0.20.101.

It's a pretty good player. I wouldn't mind seeing a mini player and system-wide hot keys.

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Nice app and good selection of music.

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Used Spotify for a very long time but switched to Apple Music which is for way better in all aspects. Goodbye Spotify ... Hello Apple Music

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KERNEL PANIC WITH VERSION 1.0.15.133
link to spotify forum: http://j.mp/1jzIgJx

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Considering Spotify's privacy policy: "With your permission, we may collect information stored on your mobile device, such as contacts, photos, or media files. Local law may require that you seek the consent of your contacts to provide their personal information to Spotify, which may use that information for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy.", and the monetary damage they cause musicians, I can not rate this "free" software low enough. Truely nothing is really free and this software is not worth the harm: www.wired.com/2015/08/cant-squat-spotifys-eerie-new-privacy-policy/

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Tommy-Gun

10 August 2015

Version: 1.0.11.134.

Always a big fan of Spotify. Now I am doing a trial run with Apple Music. atm it is awesome. Lets wait what both have in their sleeves to please us in the near future :)

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I like Spotify. I really love the way this app looks and works. I have it both on my Mac and on my iPhone and believe me, these apps are really-really cool. I'm currently thinking about starting using Apple Music, however, I don't think I will cancel my subscription for Spotify. At least in the near future.

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14 July 2015

Version: 1.0.9.133.

Glad to see in the most current version you can designate were the cache files are to be stored. This feature is especially valuable with SSD's which decreases a huge number of disk writes.

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uknowme60

20 June 2015

Version: 1.0.6.80.

MacUpdate show the newest version as 1.0.6.80 but when I downloaded with MacUpdate Desktop it download version 1.0.7.157.

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Ones an awesome application, now bloated, slow and terrible to handle. Fingers crossed if the upcoming Apples Music can top this.

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Andrewm8

19 June 2015

Version: 1.0.6.80.

Downloaded the installer, run it and the Spotify still shows version 0.9.17.6. Uninstalled, run installer again and still the old version. What gives?

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Free music. Be grateful.

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Shock-J

01 June 2015

Version: 1.0.5.186.

Latest version appears to be 1.0.6.80.

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25 May 2015

Version: 1.0.4.90.

This program is down right devious. I deselect open at login, and as soon as I close it it has changed back on its own to open "minimized" at login. In addition, every time I open Spotify it shows up in system preferences as an automatic login item. This surreptitious coding is down right spooky. If there not doing it intentional, which I find hard to believe, then the people coding this program are not that bright.

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Killing net neutrality worldwide. This software might be a nice idea, but the politics behind it are problematic to put things mildly.

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CDavid

15 May 2015

Version: 1.0.4.90.

This was the first streaming music service I've tried. What I can say about it? Well, it's simple and easy-to-use. And there're lots of songs there. What else do we need? Probably nothing.

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Requires 10.7 minimum not 10.6.

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There are two things that really bug me about Spotify: 1. Start-up time. Why does it take so incredibly long to start up? It can take as long as 80 seconds (on a decently powerful Mac) after launching for the search field to actually start functioning. 2. Why no graphic equalizer? Every other music playing application I use (even the menu-bar located Radium) has a graphic equalizer, but not Spotify. And don't start saying "use Audio Hijack Pro" or some other such system-wide utility. I just don't want that hassle, but I do want to be able to make the music sound decent!

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28 February 2015

Version: 0.9.15.27.

New version does not let you determine were the cache files are stored and keeps starting automatically even though I deselected this option in preferences. Was forced to revert to an older version.

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Spotify is a really nice service. I use it every day. I switched to the paid version a while ago!

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Excellent application to listen to music and explore new ideas in music. It is innovative and a wonderful application.

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Sjha

18 September 2014

Version: 0.9.13.24

I do get rather annoyed that every update from Spotify comes with the mantra "Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.' Is it too much to ask that we are told why we should bother to update? And is there any possibility at all that it will reach version 1 this millennium?

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CharlesTheMacman

27 August 2014

Version: 0.9.12.10.

Use it a lot and works as advertised. The only thing I would like to see -> fast and smooth working GUI.

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This latest version is great but it is too dark in appearance. Maybe they should change the GUI. I didn't see any themes for it.

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Oak

07 July 2014

Version: 0.9.10.22.

This latest version erased all my saved music files. Thanks, Spotify. PITA!

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You should think that they tried to keep not only the latest machines working (dedicated decommissioned Mac Mini as a musik machine) but no. Later versions of (the now ugly) Spotify will not work (tried several older machines), and suport is a messy dead end. Goodbye Spotify - after 7 years as a paying customer. There are so many alternatives available now a days.

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If you're watching for great features and very good sound quality you should decide for Spotify. I tried several streaming services already. Spotify has a cooperation with my provider. I'm able to use Spotify on the go without using my data volume.

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I love my premium subscription and I wouldn't buy a CD anymore. Quality is good enough for me. The only thing I miss is to sort complete albums. I wish me an overview like iTunes.

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This is an excellent music player. A vast multitude of songs are available at just a few clicks. Amazing app. Recommended for all music lovers.

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mac-34

08 January 2014

Version: 0.9.6.81.

Ugh, what's taking them so long to release the all-new and all-black Spotify 0.9.8???? Soon it will have been a month since the announcement. Hurry up already!

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Spotify refuses to let me download their software if I am in an unapproved country (based on my ip address where I am at). Secondly, they require a facebook account, which is a deal breaker.

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Libertyforall1776

16 November 2013

Version: 0.9.4.185.

STILL not 64-bit...

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Derekcurrie

04 June 2013

Version: 0.9.0.133.

Spotify phones home to Google Analytics. The only reason to do so to my knowledge is to allow Google surveillance of my computer behavior. If your app is going to surveil my computer use, then ASK MY PERMISSION FIRST, DAMMIT. I have used my reverse firewall Little Snitch to deny Spotify access to Google Analytics forever. I suggest other folks with reverse firewalls consider doing the same.

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The iOS app is way more awesome but the Mac version is still good. Just the inability to use Airplay from the App is a shame.

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sjk

02 May 2013

Version: 0.9.0.117.

FYI: Release Notes - Spotify for Desktop http://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-Announcements/Release-Notes-Spotify-for-Desktop/m-p/392150 Finally! :)

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Consumes more resources than I would like, but I kind of like the interface. Offline Playlists (require Spotify Premium subscription) are great if you have have unreliable internet access.

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I'm using the free version of Spotify and I really try to like it. The service is very nice, especially if you don't have the money to buy all the music you like. But the app isn't really good. I don't like its design and it is very hard sometimes to find what you are looking for. Rdio offers a nicer and cleaner UI and I would use it instead of Spotify, but it hasn't a free version.

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What a terrible application! Not to discuss the Spotify service at all, I'm a premium user and have my separate issues with that service, but this app… So many options have no preferences controlling them, the entire UX is counter-intuitive for a Mac user, nothing seems to be in the right place. Please Spotify, give me more control over my experience, not less!

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Facebook IS a restriction

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Winco

28 September 2012

Version: 0.8.4.124.

I don't want a Facebook account just to sign up to use Spotify. In my opinion this is a stupid choice to limit signing up to this service to only the Facebook user. You only have a choice to have a FaceBook account to sign up. Madness!

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Overall, I think that this current iteration represents a very solid app for a great (premium) service. There are some functions missing that you can find in iTunes but given the fact how young Spotify is,I would say that the potential to be the best juke box is definitely there. Keep it up guys! BTW: How about a changelog?

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This is awesome. I got the premium membership. The only thing is I wish they would have a feature to rate my songs between 1 and 5 stars. You can star a song though and that is good but it only means you like it and puts that in a playlist called starred tracks.

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I don't want a Facebook account so I don't want Spotify. In my opinion this is a stupid choice to limit the use of this service to the Facebook users.

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anonymous-dingo-653

04 May 2012

Version: 0.8.3.222

A question, since I couldn't seem to answer it on the Spotify site. Of the few internet radio channels I listen to, most are independents not found in the commercial services / apps. Does Spotify have a way to add these, or is one (yet again) locked into only what this company considers worthwhile?

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Some of the minor quirks in the user interface and design are simply dwarfed by the scope and convenience of the service, in my opinion. Spotify is a must-have.

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What was once a promising app is slowing loosing direction IMO, it seems that the team are far more interested in making money than the end consumer. I think a business like this needs an equal balance. Switched to Grooveshark. thanks bye!

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Tim27

15 April 2012

Version: 0.8.2.610

anyone know if there's a way to lighten the Spotify interface? It is really dark and hard to read gray text on a dark background. Thx.

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Maxruehl

13 April 2012

Version: 0.8.2.610

This isn't for PPC.

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Tim27

12 April 2012

Version: 0.8.1.76

installer won't launch on 10.7.3

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just love Spotify. I'm a premium member since 2009 and don't regret it. Changed the way I listen to music. It could be easier/more convenient to discover new music, but I hope the new app platform will change this.

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I can't believe it. I was in Stockholm when Spotify launched and I really enjoyed using it when I was living in Berlin, Germany. Now it is here in the US and I got to try it out through Klout. And now I am trying to use it as often as possible. But, alas, I tend to listen to podcasts these days -- and NPR -- way more than music. The best thing about this service starting abroad is that there are loads of global music and all king of British and European pop hits that I thought I would need to back to Europe to hear. So, with Spotify, I feel like I am back over in Euroville. I am a paid user these days.

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The kitchen I volunteer at plays Spotify over the kitchen's sound system and was running Pandora before. The chef really loves it. So, I tried it out and I really like it because it allows me to extend on the song list that I already had from the CDs I burned years ago. It almost seems like my music love stopped in the 80s. Anyway, I really loved with TuneUp did for my old music, but Spotify is how I find my new music, and it seems to have everything, too. There was this band in the UK I liked called CUD and I couldn't find it until I looked for it on Spotify. Very cool. It rewards curiosity and serendipity.

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SickTeddyBear

23 December 2011

Version: 0.8.0.1035

Jazzica, in an earlier comment stated: "Reading these reviews I get the impression that NO ONE knows or even thinks about where this music comes from." I'm not exactly sure what the point of this comment is. If artists are not making any money from Spotify, then why is it being granted legal licenses to stream the music? What exactly is the business model of Spotify, and if the model isn't working for the record companies or the artists, then why don't you stop doing business with it? It seems like you're complaining because Spotify isn't the cash cow you though it would be, or someone told you it would be. Well, then change the relationship. Charge them more money for licenses. Make them pay more for each song played/streamed. Put them out of business. I don't care. It's not the consumer's problem. That is an issue between you and them. We use the service the way we see fit, not the way you expect us to or tell us to. If that's unacceptable, then pull your music from the service. I don't see what the problem is here or what we as consumers have to do with it. I buy plenty of music from iTunes and Amazon even though I might use a service like Spotify to primarily listen to music, like the radio. That's my choice. If that's bad for you, then put pressure on Spotify to change how the service works. Then I'll decide whether I want to continue using Spotify at all. See how that works? It's an open market, where people make choices. That's Capitalism 101.

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