Apple Music Expands Playlist Transfer Tool, Making It Easier Than Ever to Switch From Spotify

Apple Music has just taken a big swing at Spotify, expanding its playlist transfer tool into major global markets, giving users the ability to seamlessly bring their entire music library across without third-party headaches.

Originally tested in Australia and New Zealand, the feature has now rolled out across the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, and Mexico, according to a report from Music Business Worldwide.

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For years, one of the biggest barriers to switching music platforms has been the playlists — the carefully curated soundtracks fans build over months or even years. Apple has now addressed this pain point by baking a native playlist import tool directly into the Apple Music app.

Users can head to Settings → Music → Transfer Music from Other Services (on iPhone, Android, or the web) and select a service like Spotify to begin migrating songs, albums, and custom playlists. Tracks that don’t have a one-to-one match in Apple’s catalogue are flagged with a “Some Music Needs Review” notification, giving listeners 30 days to find suitable replacements before starting a new transfer.

Behind the curtain, Apple has partnered with SongShift, a third-party playlist migration platform, to power the experience. By integrating it directly into Apple Music, however, the process becomes smoother and official, reducing the need for clunky external apps.

The timing is no coincidence. Spotify recently announced price hikes across multiple markets, sparking frustration among subscribers. At the same time, the platform is battling criticism from artists, with acts like King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and Godspeed You! Black Emperor pulling their music in protest of Spotify’s royalty structure.

Apple, meanwhile, has kept its pricing stable in many regions, positioning itself as the more attractive option for budget-conscious listeners and frustrated Spotify users.

With this update, Apple Music isn’t just making it easier to switch — it’s actively lowering the barrier for music fans who’ve been on the fence. If playlists are no longer a deal-breaker, Spotify could be facing its most significant migration wave yet.