Cider

Cider is a third-party Apple Music client that gives PC users an alternative to iTunes and the Apple Music Web Player. The software enhances Apple Music in a number of ways, including themes, Chromecast integration, and custom audio settings. Compatibility: Cider is a Windows application whose 1.x source code is published on GitHub, and it is also available for macOS and Linux. The bottom line is that Cider offers a strong Apple Music experience that is visually appealing and supports a variety of capabilities not offered by the Apple Music web player. Version 1.x, built with Electron and Vue.js, is no longer developed: its repository was archived in December 2024, and the team now offers a newer paid Cider client. Highlights: adaptable themes and two window layouts (Mojave and Maverick), support for EQ and normalizing of audio, and an optimized home page for finding content.

The application offers users the full capability offered by Apple Music via the web app and more. Version 1.x is open-source under the AGPL-3.0 license, quick, and efficient. Cider has fully time-synced lyrics support, which the classic iTunes player does not offer.

It should be noted that using this program requires a paid Apple Music subscription: there is no free tier available for Apple's service, and Cider does not work with the Apple Music Voice plan or some promotional trial subscriptions. Users must log in using their Apple credentials when first starting up Cider; it is not a streaming service but rather a client that you use to access that specific service. In addition, the interface was created to give customers the Apple Music experience while still seeming sleek and easy to navigate.

Even better, the app includes a Remote Control feature that lets you play, pause, or skip a song from another device through the Cider Remote app. Additional features include built-in Song.link sharing, and Chromecast integration.

Cider enhances the Apple Music experience with customizable themes, Chromecast integration and custom audio settings.

Features:

• Integration with Discord and Last.fm. Out of the box, quickly share and display what you're listening to with others.
• Enhancement for audio. Audio spatialization, the Cider Adrenaline Processor and equalizers are readily available.
• Controllable remotely