Thanks to music streaming apps like Spotify, KKBOX, Apple Music, MOOV, JOOX, YouTube Music Premium, and Tidal, music comes in handy to enjoy anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re into pop, classical, blues, or country music, all genres are now available at your fingertips.
Some music apps are free to use, but there may be certain features that require payment. We are going to find the best deal for you. To complete our mission, we have compared the available streaming services in Hong Kong. In this blog post, we have included those apps and compared their monthly plans, family plans, as well as the best credit card and telecom deals. Let’s see which one comes out on top!
Table of Contents: Music Streaming Platforms and Music Apps Comparison
- Music Streaming Platforms and Music Apps Price Comparison
- Cheapest Music Platform Monthly Plan
- Music Apps Free Trial
- Most Affordable Music Streaming for Family Sharing
- Best Deal of Music Streaming for Students
- Credit Card Discounts
- Frequently Asked Questions: Music Streaming Apps
- Related Articles
Music Streaming Platforms and Music Apps Price Comparison
| Music Streaming App | Feature | Free Trial Period | Personal Monthly Fee* (HK$) | Student Monthly Fee (HK$) | Family Monthly Fee (shared by, HK$) | Credit Card Discounts | Telecom Discounts |
| Spotify | Featuring international music | 1 month | $68 | $38 | $88 (2 users) $108 (6 users) | None | None |
| KKBOX | Featuring Chinese and Taiwanese music and singers live chat | 14 days | $65 | $32.5^ | $79 (3 users) | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Music | DJ radio station | 1 month | $63 | $33 | $98 (6 users) | None | None |
| MOOV | Therapeutic music library; exclusive MV of MOOV concert | 14 days | $48 | $24 | $79 (3 users) | Yes, as low as HK$39/month. | Yes |
| JOOX | Featuring local songs | None | $48 | $23.5@ | $66 (3 users) | None | Yes |
| YouTube Music Premium | Featuring ad-free and offline listening | 1 month | $63 | $33 | $98 (5 users) | None | None |
| Tidal | Featuring high-quality selection
supports the MQA format |
30 days | $63 (HiFi) | $24 (HiFi) | $98 (HiFi) (6 users) | None | None |
The information is last updated on 4 June 2024.
*Does not include any credit card or telecom offers
^Payment of HK$65 for the first month; after verifying identity, no payment will be charged in the second month; then HK$32.5 per month
#Highlighted in bold is the best deal option
@Telecom discounts
Spotify raising their rates in June 2024
Spotify is raising rates for its monthly streaming plans in Hong Kong in June 2024.
The Spotify Premium Individual plan is increasing by HK$10, from HK$58 to HK$68 per month. The same raise goes to other plans as well, including Premium Student plans (HK$38), Premium Duo plans (HK$88) and the Premium Family plan (HK$108).
KKBOX offers Free Lossless Audio Code (FLAC): Premium sound quality to enjoy music
KKBOX provides 2 options of services for their customers: Standard Sound Quality and the Premium Sound Quality. You may choose it according to your budget. Individual Standard Plan costs HK$65/month, while the FLAC plan costs HK$116.
| Plan Type | Standard Plan | Free Lossless Audio Code (FLAC) Plan |
| Individual | HK$65/month | HK$116 |
| Student | HK$32.5 | – |
| Family | HK$79 | HK$239 |
Apple Music: 6 months of Apple Music free with eligible devices
Apple has got a new plan as well. When you purchase the brand new Apple products, you might be eligible to use Apple Music without subscription for 6 months.
Moov credit card special offers available
From now on until 31 December 2024, you can use HSBC, Hang Seng, DBS, Mox Credit and BOC credit card to enjoy the special subscription plans offer. The monthly cost can get as low as HK$39/month. For more details, you might refer to the official website.
| MOOV Credit Card Promotion | |
| Hang Seng, Standard Chartered, HSBC, DBS, Citibank, BOC, Prime Credit | 16 bit FLAC lossless streaming service
12-month contact: HK$468 |
| Hang Seng, Standard Chartered, HSBC, DBS, Citibank, BOC, Prime Credit | 24 bit FLAC lossless streaming service 12-month contract: HK$678 Month plan: HK$110 |
| MOOV Other Promotion | |
| Mox | 16-bit lossless music service
12-month contract: HK$468 Monthly Plan: HK$39/month (Promotion period until December 31, 2024) 24-bit FLAC lossless streaming music service 12-month contract: $678 Monthly Plan: $56.5/month (Promotion period until December 31, 2024) |
- Min. Annual Salary
- HK$240,000
- RewardCash Rebate
- Up to 3.6%
- Miles Conversion (local spend)
- HK$2.78 = 1 Mile
Joox special deal
What’s more? JOOX has a special deal right now. If you sign up, you can get your first month for HK$8 instead of the usual HK$48. After that, the original price of HK$48 per month applies.
Youtube Music
What makes Youtube Music stands out is their Premium plan for ad-free video streaming experience. You can enjoy the service with Youtube Music just by paying 1 price of HK$63/month.
Tidal: The Cheapest Music Platform Family Monthly Plan
If you’re just getting the monthly plan with no credit card or telecom special offers, then Tidal are is the cheapest option for music streaming.
Sharing is caring, right? Getting a family plan and sharing the service with family and friends can be a good deal for everyone. All 7 music streaming apps offer family-sharing discounts. But which one offers the most affordable plan?
| Music Streaming Service | Monthly Fee | Number of People | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal (HiFi) | HK$98 | 6 | HK$16.3 |
| Apple Music | HK$98 | 6 | HK$16.3 |
| Spotify | HK$108 | 6 | HK$18 |
| YouTube Music Premium | HK$98 | 5 | HK$19.6 |
| KKBOX and MOOV | HK$79 | 3 | HK$26.3 |
MoneySmart Tip: While Apple Music does not specify and can be shared with friends, JOOX, KKBOX, MOOV, Spotify, and YouTube Music Premium all demand that users of sub-accounts reside at the same location as the primary account.
Best Music Streaming Deals for Students: MOOV, Tidal
If you’re a student, the MOOV and Tidal student plans offer the best deal at only HK$24 per month. YouTube Music Premium is also affordable at HK$28 per month, which is cheaper than a lunch! Additionally, KKBOX and Spotify have an average monthly cost of HK$29.
SmarTone Students Special Deal
For SmarTone students, JOOX and KKBOX offer discounts. If you have a 4.5G Full Speed student plan, you can get JOOX and KKBOX at discounted prices of HK$23.5 and HK$24.5 respectively, without any data restrictions.
| Music Streaming Service | Student Plan Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| MOOV | HK$24 |
| Tidal | HK$24 |
| YouTube Music Premium | HK$33 |
| KKBOX | HK$32.5 |
| Spotify | HK$38 |
| JOOX (SmarTone) | HK$23.5 |
| KKBOX (SmarTone) | HK$24.5 |
Music Apps Free Trial: Apple Music, Spotify, and
Before deciding which service to use, take advantage of a free trial. Some music streaming services offer free trials, so you to try the features for real before you buy!
Apple Music, Spotify, and Youtube Music have the longest trial period of 1 month. The shortest trial is 14 days, offered by KKBOX and MOOV. Unfortunately, JOOX VIP doesn’t have a free trial. Also, Spotify currently has a promotion where you can get 3 months of free service if you subscribe to the personal plan. (Note that this promotion only applies to the personal plan and the duration hasn’t been specified by the official.)
| Streaming App | Trial Period |
|---|---|
| Apple Music | 1 month |
| Spotify | 1 month |
| Youtube Music | 1 month |
| KKBOX | 14 days |
| MOOV | 14 days |
| JOOX VIP | No trial |
MoneySmart Tips: Remember that after the trial, most services will automatically renew and charge you the regular monthly fee. If you don’t want to be charged, make sure to cancel before the trial ends.
Credit Card Special Deals
Standard Chartered Smart Card: a 5% Cash Rebate for Music Streaming Apps
With the Standard Chartered Smart Card, you can satisfy your daily shopping needs and enjoy a 5% discount on most of your daily spending. This includes online entertainment services like Netflix, Spotify, KKBox, as well as HKTV mall online shopping. You can also get discounts on Klook’s bookings and at fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s and KFC.
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- 5%
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- 5%
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DBS Live Fresh Credit Card
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- Min. Annual Salary
- HK$150,000
- Cash back on Online Overseas spend
- 1%
- Cash Back for Designated Online Transaction
- 5%
From now until 30 June 2024, customers who apply for DBS Compass Visa through MoneySmart successfully, can get HK$200 Apple Store Gift Card or HK$200 Klook Gift Card or HK$200 ParknShop Voucher!
Another card that offers a 5% discount is the DBS Live Fresh Credit Card. By applying for this credit card and selecting your preferred spending category on the DBS Card+ app, you can earn a 5% cashback on your purchases. So, you can choose “online entertainment” as the spending category when you pay for your music app bills and enjoy a 5% cashback!
Frequently Asked Questions: Music Streaming Apps
Are there any free trial periods for music streaming apps?
Yes, several music streaming apps offer free trial periods. Apple Music, Spotify, and Youtube Music provide a 1-month free trial, while KKBOX and MOOV offer a 14-day free trial. However, JOOX VIP does not have a free trial option.
Which music streaming app offers the most affordable family plan?
Tidal’s standard quality family plan is the most affordable option, costing HK$72 for 6 people to share. Apple Music and Spotify also offer family plans for HK$98 for 6 people, and YouTube Music Premium’s family plan is HK$88 for 5 people.
What are the cheapest monthly plans for music streaming apps?
JOOX, MOOV, and Tidal offer the cheapest monthly plans at HK$48 per month. Other music streaming apps like Spotify, KKBOX, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Premium range from HK$58 to HK$63 per month.
Are there any special deals for students?
Yes, MOOV and Tidal offer special student plans for HK$24 per month. YouTube Music Premium is also affordable at HK$28 per month. Additionally, KKBOX and Spotify provide student plans with an average monthly cost of HK$29.
Can I enjoy credit card discounts with music streaming apps?
Yes, KKBOX and MOOV offer credit card discounts with various banks, including Standard Chartered, HSBC, Hang Seng, Citibank, DBS, BEA, and more. These discounts can provide up to 2 months of free service or other promotional offers.
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