Switching music platforms sounds simple—until you realize your playlists don’t follow you. Moving from Spotify to Apple Music can feel like starting from scratch.

The good news? You don’t need to rebuild everything manually.

With a free app called SongShift, you can transfer your playlists in just a few minutes. This guide walks you through the fastest and easiest method available in 2026.

How to Transfer Playlists from Spotify to Apple Music

What You Need Before You Start

Make sure you have the following:

  • An active Apple Music subscription
  • The Spotify app installed on your iPhone
  • SongShift installed from the App Store

Step 1: Set Up SongShift and Connect Your Accounts

Start by linking both music services.

Instructions:

1- Open SongShift, then tap Apple Music to begin linking services.

Step 1

2. Tap Continue.

Step 2

3. Connect both libraries and grant SongShift any necessary access.

Step 3

4. Tap Spotify, login and agree to share your library details with SongShift.

Step 4

5. Once you’ve connected all of the required services, tap Continue.

Step 5

6. Tap Get Started.

Step 6

7. Tap the + icon in the upper right corner.

Step 7

8. Dismiss the tutorial, that’s what this article is for.

Step 8

9. Tap Setup Source.

Step 9

10. As we’ll be transferring FROM Spotify, this will be our source, then tap Continue.

Step 10

11. Choose the playlist you want to transfer. SongShift Pro members will be able to choose multiple playlists here. Tap Done.

Step 11

12. SongShift will automatically add your other connected service as the Destination. Tap the pencil icon to switch services. Tap I’m Finished.

Step 12

13. The playlist will then start processing. Once finished, the playlist will display Ready for Review. Tap the playlist.

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14. Here you can check all of the matches and fix any mistakes. Tap Confirm Matches if all looks good.

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15. The app will then take a few moments to shift your music. Then tap Continue.

Step 15

⚠️ Fix “Sync Library” Error (Important)

If you see a message saying Sync Library is OFF:

  1. Open iPhone Settings
  2. Go to Music
  3. Enable Sync Library

Then return to SongShift and reconnect Apple Music.

  1. Tap Spotify and log in
  2. Tap Agree to authorize access
  3. Once both services are connected, tap Get Started

Why Use SongShift?

  • Free and easy to use
  • Fast transfers (seconds to minutes)
  • Supports multiple streaming services
  • Accurate song matching

It’s one of the simplest ways to migrate your music without losing your carefully curated playlists.

Conclusion

Switching from Spotify to Apple Music doesn’t have to mean losing your music library. With SongShift, you can move your playlists quickly, accurately, and for free.

If you’re planning to change platforms in 2026, this method is by far the easiest way to keep your music collection intact—no manual work required.

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