Hey everyone,
I’ve been a loyal Spotify user for years and generally love the service across all my devices. However, the Apple TV app for Spotify is a major disappointment.
First and foremost, the app is seriously lacking in features, most notably the lyrics feature. On my phone, iPad, and even my desktop, I can easily follow along with the lyrics to my favorite songs. It’s a great feature that adds a lot to the listening experience, and it’s frustrating that it’s completely absent on the Apple TV app.
Besides missing features, the app itself feels incredibly clunky and outdated. The user interface looks like it hasn’t been updated in years, and navigating through it is a chore. It doesn’t match the sleek, user-friendly design that Spotify has on all other platforms.
Another major issue is the audio quality. On the Apple TV, Spotify just doesn’t sound as good. I’ve tried using Spotify on my Android TV (an LG C1), and the difference is night and day. The audio on the LG C1 is crisp and clear, easily twice as good as what I get from the Apple TV Spotify app. Even Apple Music sounds significantly better on the Apple TV, which makes the poor audio quality of Spotify even more noticeable.
I understand that Spotify and Apple might not be the best of friends right now, but this is something that Spotify definitely needs to look into upgrading. It’s disappointing to see that while all other devices have a modern and fully functional Spotify app, Apple TV users are left with this subpar experience.
Has anyone else experienced these issues with the Apple TV app? Do you think Spotify will ever give it the update it desperately needs? Let’s hope they listen to their users and make some much-needed improvements soon!