Spotify: Music and Podcasts for Android

Spotify: Music and Podcasts brings music, podcasts and audiobooks together in one Android app. You can look up a song or artist, explore albums and playlists, and save podcasts to follow new episodes. It is suited to listeners who want one place to play familiar favourites and find something new, whether they are choosing music for a particular mood or catching up on a podcast.

Find music and make it your own

Browse music by genre, mood, charts and other collections, or search for a track, artist or album directly. Spotify also lets you search for a song using lyrics, which can help when you remember a line but not the title. To organise listening, create and share playlists, or explore mixes and playlists selected for you.

These options work for different everyday situations: put together a playlist for a workout or a gathering, browse a genre when you want to discover new artists, or return to a personalised mix when you do not have a specific track in mind.

Podcasts and audiobooks

Follow podcasts to keep their episodes in your library, and bookmark individual episodes in playlists. Audiobooks are also part of Spotify’s listening catalogue. Their availability and access can depend on your location and plan: the store description notes Premium audiobook access in Australia, the UK and the US. Check the options shown in the app for your region before choosing Spotify specifically for audiobooks.

Free listening and Premium features

The app is free to install, and its free listening option provides access to music and podcasts. An optional Premium subscription adds features such as playback without ad breaks and the ability to download music and podcasts for offline listening. Offline downloads are therefore a Premium feature, not something to assume is included with the free option. If you often listen without an internet connection, check the current subscription details in Spotify before deciding.

Install Spotify on Android

1. Select Download on this page to open Spotify’s listing in Google Play.
2. On the store page, check that the app is Spotify: Music and Podcasts by Spotify AB.
3. Tap the install button in Google Play and follow the on-screen instructions.

Spotify is listed for Android and has an age rating of 13. If you mainly want on-demand offline playback, compare the Premium features with your needs; if you prefer to stream, create playlists and follow podcasts, the free option may be a suitable place to start.