Spotify

A new iPhone always feels more personal once you add a music app you’ll actually use every day, and Spotify is still one of the easiest picks.

It gives you access to a huge mix of music, playlists, podcasts, and even audiobooks, which means it can quickly become one of the most-used apps on your new iPhone. Whether you want background music while you work, custom playlists for the gym, or a queue of podcasts for your commute, Spotify covers a lot of ground in one place.

The best part is how well Spotify’s algorithm works. The playlists are strong, and the recommendations are helpful. Not to mention that cross-device support is one of its biggest advantages. If you move between your iPhone, laptop, smart speaker, tablet, and even a web browser, Spotify makes it easy to keep everything connected. 

Another great advantage is that you can start for free. You can just download it and start listening to some tunes. And if you go Premium, offline downloads make it even more convenient for flights, road trips, and places with weak service.