About Apple Music
Apple Music is a American entertainment brand. American music streaming company based in United States.
Why consider Apple Music
- Entertainment platform from United States
- Content or social product with a European base
- Alternative to US-dominated streaming and media apps
- Worth comparing on catalogue, price, and privacy posture
Alternatives
European alternatives
Brand comparison
| Brand | Country | Positioning | Main category | Price level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Music | American music streaming company based in United States | Music Streaming | Subscription | |
| Deezer | French music streaming service providing access to a… | Entertainment | Varies | |
| Qobuz | French digital music store and streaming service offe… | Entertainment | Varies |
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Brand details
Product categories
Market presence
- Web and mobile apps
- Smart TV platforms
- Official website
EU Fines & Penalties
View all EU fines →€500.0 million finevia Apple
Issued on 04/23/2025
For breaching Digital Markets Act anti-steering rules by restricting app developers from informing iOS users about alternative offers outside the App Store.
Read more€1.8 billion finevia Apple
Issued on 03/04/2024
For abusing its dominant App Store position by imposing anti-steering provisions that prevented music streaming apps from informing iOS users about cheaper subscriptions outside the app.
Read more€13.0 billion finevia Apple
Issued on 08/30/2016
For receiving illegal tax benefits (state aid) from Ireland, which allowed it to pay extraordinarily low effective tax rates.
Read moreDouble Irish tax arrangement
About Double Irish →Double Irish tax arrangement
Historically used the Double Irish tax arrangement — a structure flagged for aggressive tax avoidance.
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