Spotify

Not every app has to make you more productive; some are just for fun — though a great playlist can definitely help you stay focused while you work. That’s where Spotify comes in. This is one of the best examples of a cross-platform app that genuinely feels like it’s everywhere. It works on phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, game consoles, car systems, smart speakers, and web browsers.

You can start music on your laptop, switch playback to a speaker, and control everything from your iPhone. Spotify Connect is a major reason the app feels so great to use on multiple devices.

Spotify also keeps your library, playlists, and listening history synced across devices. If you listen to a podcast during a walk and continue later from your computer, your place is usually right where you left it.

Apple Music is better for people fully invested in Apple’s ecosystem, but Spotify is harder to beat if you use many different devices. It’s one of the strongest cross-platform entertainment apps available.