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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by TheAlchemist@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

I'm going insane. I cannot for the life of me find a suitable way to listen to music privately. I'm on iOS, and I don't know whether to just stick to Apple Music or give up on music in general (I tried, TRIED to go local, but all the apps are shitty). Any way to listen to music and not have your data compromised? Should I just stick to Apple Music and hope that laws change (maybe something like EU's DMA?)

Edit: Hey all! First of all, thank you so much for all the recommendations! I've discovered so many great apps and tools I didn't even know existed (and it has also brought my hopes up for privacy in general). Even though it's still not perfect, I've been using foobar2000 on iOS, downloading music I find (I'm still using Apple Music for discovery, but will probably stop when my subscription ends this month). For desktop I'm using HyperPipe, which although a little buggy at times is so awesome! One thing I do miss about this system is the lack of lyrics. Apple Music has such a beautiful UI when it comes with lyrics, but you can't have it all when it comes to privacy it seems. Thanks for the amazing discussion! I'm so far loving Lemmy ;)

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[-] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

MP3 files that you own. They can never take them away from you, and you don't have to pay every month for them.

[-] darkwiiingduck@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

You know you can use the Apple Music app for local files right?

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[-] myself@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

tried to go local but the apps are shitty

die-hard poweramp fan here but idk if it also exists for ios

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[-] Dillacorn@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

I built an OpenMediaVault NAS and run a JellyFin server on it.. connect with wireguard and stream music with Symfonium I've decided to download on the web.. it's a little work to get there but it's def private as long as you trust the devs. I'd also recommend vimusic for music discovery and web playing.

[-] PartyPooper@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Guess I'll be the one to ask. Why do you want music privacy?

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[-] Gutless2615@ttrpg.network 4 points 1 year ago

Gotta pirate it unfortunately. Buy it on band camp and support the artists directly, then host it yourself. Navidrone works great.

[-] CynicalStoic@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

I buy music from 7Digital and Bandcamp, store the files on Plex Media Server and use PlexAmp for playback on my iOS device.

[-] Zetaphor@zemmy.cc 3 points 1 year ago

If you're able and willing to self-host, I've developed a pretty great system that automates my entire process. The app I'm using on mobile is also available on iOS

https://zemmy.cc/post/25500

[-] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

VLC for iOS?

[-] Lord_McAlister@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

What kind of psychopath uses Amazon music? Like I'm already appaled people would use apple music, Amazon music just seems mental....

[-] ScoobyDoo27@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Of the 3 listed, Apple Music is by far the best. And yes, I’ve used all 3.

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[-] metacolon@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Resonate is really nice. There aren't that many artists yet tho...

[-] vox@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago
[-] foxmoss@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Android has a fair few foss music apps.

[-] BearJCC 1 points 1 year ago

It's pretty pricey but I enjoy MusicFab

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