You cannot move a Spotify playlist directly into Apple Music, but you can rebuild it there in about 15 minutes

Spotify and Apple Music do not share a direct transfer tool. When you want the same songs in Apple Music, you have three practical routes: use a free third-party converter service, manually search and add songs one by one, or use a paid subscription service that syncs playlists across platforms. The fastest and most reliable method for most people is a converter like Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic, which reads your Spotify playlist and adds those songs to Apple Music automatically.

The manual method works if your playlist is small (under 50 songs) or if you want to curate as you go. The paid sync services are worth it only if you maintain many playlists across both platforms and want them to stay in sync over time.

Key Takeaways

  • Free converter services like Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic can move most Spotify playlists to Apple Music in one session without paying anything.
  • These services require you to log into both your Spotify and Apple Music accounts so they can read your playlist and add songs to the destination.
  • A small number of songs may not transfer if they are not available on Apple Music, so check your new playlist for gaps before deleting the original.
  • If you use both services regularly and want playlists to stay synchronized, paid services like Maroofy or Playlisty can update both platforms automatically when you add or remove songs.

Using a free converter service (Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic)

Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic are the two most widely used free converters. Both work the same way: you sign in with your Spotify account, select the playlist you want to move, sign in with your Apple Music account, and the service adds all the songs to a new playlist in Apple Music. The whole process takes 5 to 15 minutes depending on playlist size.

Go to soundiiz.com or tunemymusic.com. Click the option to convert from Spotify to Apple Music. When prompted, log into Spotify and approve access to your playlists — you are only giving the converter permission to read your playlist data, not to change anything. Then log into Apple Music and approve the same access. Select the playlist you want to move and start the conversion. The service will create a new playlist in your Apple Music account with the same name and add all available songs.

Check your new Apple Music playlist when it is done. If any songs are missing (shown as a note in the converter), it means Apple Music does not carry those tracks. You can search for them manually or find similar songs. Keep your original Spotify playlist until you confirm the transfer is complete.

What happens when songs are not available on Apple Music

Not every song on Spotify exists on Apple Music. Licensing agreements differ between services, and some independent artists or older recordings may be on one platform but not the other. When a converter runs, it will skip songs that do not exist and show you a list of what did not transfer.

The converter will tell you how many songs transferred and how many were skipped. For most mainstream playlists, the success rate is 95 percent or higher. If you have a playlist with many independent or regional artists, the rate may be lower. You can search for the missing songs manually in Apple Music and add them yourself, or accept that some tracks straightforward are not available there.

Manually adding songs if you prefer to curate

If your playlist is small or you want to review each song as you add it, you can search for and add songs one at a time. Open your Spotify playlist, open Apple Music in another window, and search for each song by artist and title. Click the plus icon to add it to a new playlist in Apple Music.

This method is slower but gives you control. You can skip songs you no longer want, find alternate versions if the original is not available, or rearrange the order as you go. For playlists under 30 songs, this often takes less time than troubleshooting a converter.

Paid services that keep playlists in sync

If you use both Spotify and Apple Music regularly and want the same playlists on both, paid services like Maroofy, Playlisty, or Chosic Premium will sync your playlists automatically. When you add a song to the playlist on Spotify, it appears on Apple Music within hours, and vice versa. These services cost between $2 and $5 per month.

Sync services are worth the cost only if you maintain multiple playlists and switch between platforms often. If you are moving one playlist and will not use Spotify again, a free converter is the better choice. If you are keeping both services and want your playlists to stay identical, a sync service removes the need to update both platforms manually.

Why converters need access to both accounts

When you use a converter, you log in with both Spotify and Apple Music because the service needs permission to read your Spotify playlist and write to your Apple Music library. This is the same permission model that any app uses when you sign in with your account — you are granting temporary access, not giving the service your password.

Check the permissions before you approve. The converter should ask only to read your playlists and create new playlists in Apple Music. If it asks for permission to delete songs, change your account settings, or access payment information, do not approve it. Reputable converters like Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic are transparent about what they access and do not store your login credentials.

Keeping both services or switching entirely

Moving a playlist does not mean you have to delete your Spotify account. Many people keep both services — Spotify for discovery and personalized recommendations, Apple Music for integration with other Apple devices. Once your playlist is in Apple Music, you can use it there while keeping your Spotify library separate.

If you are switching entirely to Apple Music, you can move all your playlists using the same converter method, one playlist at a time. Some converters let you select multiple playlists in one session, which saves time if you have many. After all playlists are moved and you have confirmed they are complete, you can cancel your Spotify subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the converter delete my original Spotify playlist?

No. The converter only reads your Spotify playlist and creates a new one in Apple Music. Your original Spotify playlist stays exactly as it is. You can delete it yourself once you have confirmed the Apple Music version is complete.

What if the converter stops halfway through?

Most converters will resume from where they stopped if you restart the process. If a converter repeatedly fails, try a different one — Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic have different backend systems and one may work better with your specific playlists. You can also try the manual method for any songs that did not transfer.

Can I move a playlist that someone else created and shared with me?

Yes, but the converter will create a new playlist in your Apple Music account under your name. You will not be able to keep it as a shared playlist from the original creator. If you want to stay connected to the original, keep the Spotify version and create your own copy in Apple Music.

Do converters work with private playlists?

Yes. Whether your Spotify playlist is public or private, the converter can read it as long as you are logged into your own account. The new playlist in Apple Music will be private by default unless you change the settings.

How long does the conversion take?

Most conversions finish in 5 to 15 minutes depending on playlist size. Very large playlists (over 500 songs) may take 30 minutes or longer. The converter will show you a progress bar and notify you when it is done.