How to Download Music from Spotify to iPhone for Free

As one of the popular streaming music services, Spotify is compatible with many popular devices, including the iPhone. It offers a vast library of songs and playlists so that you can explore and stream music on your iPhone at your fingertips.

While streaming is convenient on iPhone, sometimes you still want to download songs on Spotify on iPhone for offline listening, especially on a poor internet connection. Can you download music from Spotify to iPhone for free? Yes! This article covers several methods to do this. Let's check them out and listen to Spotify songs and playlists offline when an internet connection is unavailable.

• Part 1. Download Songs on Spotify on iPhone without Premium
• Part 2. Download Music from Spotify to iPhone for Free via iPhone Apps
• Part 3. How to Download Spotify Songs to iPhone with Premium
• Part 4. Compare Ways to Download Spotify Music to iPhone
• Part 5. How to Fix Spotify Won't Download Songs on iPhone
• Part 6. FAQs about Using Spotify on iPhone
• Part 7. The Verdict

Part 1. How to Download Songs on Spotify on iPhone without Premium

Spotify is a great platform to enjoy music on your iPhone when you are lying on the sofa at home, stuck at work in the office, or on the go. No matter you are using an iPhone 7/8/X/11/12/13/14/15, you can listen to 100 million songs with ease.

A Spotify Premium subscription enables you to download any song, playlist, and album for offline listening anywhere. This means it won't consume any cellular data of your iPhone. Yet, the premium subscription costs $10.99 every month. This is not bad for any Spotify regular listeners who change their music taste from time to time. But if you only stick to some favorite songs, you can refer to the following method to download Spotify songs to iPhone files for free.

Spotify Converter You'll Need to Download Spotify Playlist

DRmare Spotify Music Converter is combined with the latest and most advanced audio decryption technology. With it, you can save Spotify songs to files locally with lossless quality kept without a Spotify premium. Also, you can change Spotify output audio format to MP3, M4A and others you want. Besides, it lets you alter the bit rate and sample rate for Spotify music files.

After using it, you can convert and download Spotify to iPhone-supported audio formats. Then you can transfer Spotify local files to iPhone and use Spotify on iPhone without premium offline.

DRmare Spotify Music Converter for Windows/Mac

• Keep original ID 3 tags and metadata, enhance the bit rate to 320Kbps
• Remove DRM protection from Spotify for free with up to 5X converting speed
• Download Spotify songs to MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, M4A, and M4B for iPhone
• Bypass Spotify download limit, play Spotify on iPhone and any other device

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Notes: To use this way to download Spotify songs on iPhone for free, you should prepare a computer to finish the process. You should download Spotify songs to computer in advance, and then transfer them to iPhone for offline playback.

How to Download Songs from Spotify to iPhone from Computer

With only a few steps, you will download Spotify songs to iPhone-compatible audio files like MP3 and M4A. In this way, it will save you a bunch of annual subscription fees as well as ditch any playback issues. More important, you can play Spotify songs on iPhone without WiFi.

Step 1Add the Spotify playlist/song link to DRmare tool

Launch DRmare Spotify Music Converter and the Spotify app will be launched also. Then drag and drop any playlist, artist, song, or radio to the main screen of DRmare Spotify Music Downloader. You can also put the shared link address to the songs in the search bar on DRmare Software. And then touch the '+' icon to import songs from Spotify to it.

Step 2Customize output Spotify songs for iPhone

MP3 is a universal format while M4A is a default music format from Apple iTunes Store. Both work well with iOS devices such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch and are highly recommended. If you'd enjoy the lossless format, you can also choose WAV or FLAC. To alter the format, please click on the top menu icon and then choose "Preferences". It will pop up the window for you to change the format and more parameters.

Step 3Download songs on Spotify for free to MP3 for iPhone

At last, you can one-click the "Convert" button to download and save Spotify files to the "converted folder" section. You can change this folder too if you want. Once it is done, you can find all the local Spotify audio files on your local computer hard drive.

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How to Transfer Downloaded Spotify Songs to iPhone without Premium Offline

Congratulations, you can use Spotify on iPhone without Premium offline in just 1 step. Follow the guide here to learn how to sync local Spotify files from Windows and Mac computers to iPhones.

Transfer Downloaded Spotify Songs to iPhone from PC via iTunes:

Step 1. Open iTunes on your computer. Then connect your iPhone to the computer via the original charging cable.

Step 2. Head to the top menu bar on iTunes. Touch the 'Account' tab and then sign in with your Apple ID.

Step 3. Click on 'File' > 'Add File to Library/Add Folder to Library' to import Spotify music to iTunes.

Step 4. Once your iPhone is connected to iTunes, you will see the device icon on the top of the iTunes main screen. Then click it to open the device management window.

Step 5. It should show you all the music, video, and book files that can be synced to your iPhone. Now, choose the 'Music' option to locate Spotify songs on iTunes.

Step 6. Then select 'Sync Music' and click 'Apply' to transfer Spotify music to iPhone.

Transfer Downloaded Spotify Songs to iPhone from Mac via Finder:

Step 1. Start a Finder window on your Mac computer. Then connect your iPhone to your Mac via a USB cable.

Step 2. When your iPhone shows in the left panel on the Finder interface, then click on it.

Step 3. Click on the 'Music' tab and check the box 'Sync music onto [Device]'.

Step 4. Choose the 'Selected artists, albums, genres, and playlists' option. Then pick up the Spotify songs you like to sync.

Step 5. Touch the 'Apply' button to start to sync Spotify to iPhone music library. After syncing, open the Apple Music app on your iPhone. And then hit on the 'Library' section at the bottom bar. Then you will find your recently added Spotify songs and you can listen to Spotify offline on your iPhone.

Part 2. How to Download Music from Spotify to iPhone for Free

DRmare Spotify Music Converter could be a highly recommended tool to download Spotify songs without Premium on iPhone. But most of the operations need to be completed on the computer in advance. Therefore, is there a solution to download Spotify music to iPhone directly?

Fortunately, the answer is yes. In this part, we will introduce you to two free Spotify music downloaders for iOS to get a more straightforward process.

Telegram Bot: Spotify Downloader for iPhone

Telegram Bots are automated programs within the Telegram messaging app that can perform a variety of tasks. They serve as interactive assistants that respond to user commands, making them a versatile tool for implementing various functionalities.

You can find some professional Spotify downloader bots in this app, such as @spotifysavebot, @SpotifyMusicDownloaderBot, and more. All can help Spotify users to download individual songs and all liked songs from Spotify to their iOS devices directly. But please note that it can only output MP3 audio format.

How to Download Spotify Playlist on iPhone for Free via Telegram

Step 1. Go to the Spotify app on your iPhone. Then get the link address to the song that you want to download.

Step 2. Open the Telegram app on your device. Then look for the Telegram Spotify bot and click on the 'Start' button once found it.

Step 3. Put the copied link in the search bar. Then hit on the 'Send' button to start to download Spotify playlist for free on iPhone.

Step 4. Touch the 'Download' icon to keep Spotify music to your iPhone.

Shortcuts: Spotify Downloader for iOS

Shortcuts empower users to streamline and expedite various tasks. It provides a more convenient and efficient user experience. What's more, there are many scripts you can find to download music on iPhone from Spotify, such as Spotify Album Downloader. But you can only download up to 5 tracks at a time. And only MP3 audio format can be saved with this tool. If you can accept all shortcomings, you can refer to the following steps to use it.

How to Download Spotify Music for Free on iPhone via Shortcuts

Step 1. Get the link to your favorite Spotify album/song in the Spotify app on your iPhone.

Step 2. Open Shortcuts on your iPhone and search for the Spotify album downloader.

Step 3. Paste the copied link in the bar and hit 'OK' to download music on Spotify on iPhone.

Part 3. How to Download Spotify Songs on iPhone with Premium

It's well-known that with a Spotify premium membership, you can enjoy ad-free songs, unlimited skips, and offline listening. That's to say, you can download Spotify playlists to your iPhone easily with Premium without drawing support from any third-party software. So, in this part, let's check the official steps to download music on Spotify on iPhone with data.

How to Download Music from Spotify to iPhone

Step 1. Open the Spotify app for iPhone and then log in to your premium account.

Step 2. Head to the 'Your Library' section and choose the Spotify playlist you like to download. Note that you can't download an individual song on Spotify via the official way. So, you can create a new Spotify playlist for your favorite songs before downloading.

Step 3. Switch the "Download" button to the right of an album or playlist on the Spotify app. Then a downward arrow icon indicates the download is complete. Then you can find downloaded songs on Spotify on iPhone via the Your Library > Downloads section on the Spotify app.

How to Play Downloaded Songs on Spotify on iPhone Offline

To use Spotify offline on iPhone, you can turn on the Offline Mode on Spotify. Also, you can make Spotify as the default music player on your iPhone to get Siri to play downloaded Spotify songs offline directly via voice commands.

Step 1. Go to the Settings window by clicking the "gear" icon.

Step 2. Scroll down to find and tap the "Playback" option and find the "Offline" section.

Step 3. Tap this switch to activate the Offline Mode function. All songs are available to play offline.

Part 4. Comparison Table of Downloading Spotify Music to iPhone

We have introduced four ways to download songs on Spotify on iPhone, three are free ways, and one is the official way. You can have a glance at the comparison table to find the key features of these ways and choose your suitable way.

Without a doubt, if you don't have a Spotify Premium subscription, the best way is to use DRmare Spotify Music Converter. It's well-designed for both free and premium users to download Spotify songs, playlists, audiobooks, podcasts, etc. as common audio files for offline playback wherever you go.

Part 5. How to Fix Spotify Won't Download Songs on iPhone

Encountering issues with song downloads on your iPhone can be frustrating. If you have met Spotify not downloading songs on iPhone issue, you can follow the fixes here to resolve the problem.

👉Fix 1. Verify Spotify Premium Subscription. Confirm that your Spotify account is still on Premium status. If your subscription has lapsed or there are payment issues, you may not be able to download songs.

👉Fix 2. Check Internet Connection. You need to make sure that you are using a strong and stable internet connection on your iOS device, either through Wi-Fi or cellular data. Otherwise, you may face the error and you have to reconnect the internet.

👉Fix 3. Restart Your iPhone. Just power off your iOS device and then power it on again. Later, start the Spotify app to check if it can work well.

👉Fix 4. Update and Reinstall the Spotify App for iPhone. If you are using an old version of the Spotify app, then please go to the App Store to update it. Or, you can uninstall the current version and then reinstall it with the latest version.

👉Fix 5. Check Available Storage. Insufficient storage space on your iPhone can prevent new downloads. Check your available storage in the iPhone settings and free up space if necessary.

👉Fix 6. Clear Spotify Cache. Open the Spotify app and go to "Settings." Under "Storage," choose "Clear Cache" to remove any cached data that might be causing Spotify songs won't download on iPhone issues.

👉Fix 7. Contact Spotify Support Team. If all else fails, reach out to Spotify support. They can provide specific assistance based on your account details and help resolve any server-side issues.

Part 6. FAQs about Using Spotify on iPhone

Q1: Can I Download Music from Spotify to My iPhone?

Yes. With a free account, you can directly download podcasts to your iPhone for offline listening. With a premium account, you can download playlists and albums to iPhone.

Q2: How to Find Downloads on Spotify on iPhone?

To find the downloaded songs on iPhone for offline playback in the Spotify for iOS app, you can tap on the "Your Library" icon at the bottom of the screen and go to the "Downloads" section. Or you can use the Filter feature to find "Downloaded" section.

See Also: Where Does Spotify Download Music to

Q3: How to Remove Downloaded Songs from Spotify on iPhone?

Go to the "Downloads" section, and find the songs that you'd like to remove. Swipe left on the song title, and a "Remove" button will appear. Tap "Remove" to delete the selected song from your downloads on your iPhone.

See Also: How to Remove Downloads from Spotify

Q4: How to Set the Audio Quality of Spotify Music Download?

As usual, the music quality is set to "Normal" by default. To get the best audio quality of downloaded Spotify music, you can also follow the steps.

Step 1. Open the Spotify app on your iPhone.

Step 2. Go to "Your Library" at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3. Click the "Settings" icon and select "Music Quality". Then you will see some options like "Normal", "High", and "Very High";. You can change it to "High" or "Very High" to get better music quality.

Part 7. The Verdict

Here are the tips for you on how to download songs on Spotify on your iPhone for free or with Spotify Premium. All ways help you enhance the music listening experience on your iPhone. You can enjoy all songs and playlists on your iOS device without an internet connection.

Among them, using DRmare Music Converter would be better. It doesn't require a Spotify Premium plan. With it, you can download Spotify music to common tunes locally so that you can transfer to iPhone and any other device for offline playback without any limitations.