These 5 music apps turned my Galaxy Watch into an iPod on my wrist

If you have a Samsung Galaxy Watch, you've got plenty of options for music apps that work seamlessly on your device. Whether you're streaming with service or listening offline, the controls are right on your wrist for a smoother experience. Here are the best music apps for the Samsung Galaxy Watch.

1 Spotify

Arguably the best streaming music service

Spotify is a great option for Galaxy Watch users, thanks to its smooth integration with Wear OS. The interactive interface makes it easy to control your music directly from your wrist -- you can play, pause, or skip tracks with just a tap or two. If you hear a song you like, you can quickly save it to your Liked Songs list. The best part? You don't even need your phone to listen.

Your watch's Internet connection lets you stream music on the go, but you can also download songs and podcasts to listen offline when you don't have service. With Spotify Connect, you can control not only what your headphones or watch sound like, but also how Spotify sounds when it's coming out of another device.

You can listen to full albums, playlists, and audiobooks when you're offline if you have Spotify Premium.

2 YouTube Music

It's an easy-to-use option for Galaxy Watch wearers

As you might expect, YouTube Music is a solid choice for Wear OS devices -- especially since Google, which owns YouTube, developed the operating system for the Galaxy Watch. Like Spotify, you can stream YouTube Music over Wi-Fi or LTE (if you have a paid plan for your watch).

You can listen to both music and podcasts, and even download tracks to enjoy offline. Audio can play through the Galaxy Watch speaker or Bluetooth headphones, which is super convenient and flexible. From your wrist, you can control playback and even add or delete songs from your playlists or stored files. The Wear OS app is also straightforward and easy to use.

The best part about using Spotify on your Galaxy Watch is that you don't need to have your phone with you to listen.

3 Deezer

A subscription goes a long way

Deezer is a subscription-based music streaming service with a massive library of songs and albums to choose from. It offers lossless streaming, which is a huge win for audiophiles, and includes SongCatcher -- a built-in Shazam-like feature that can identify songs you like out and about instantly. You can even play your favorite tracks and shuffle playlists with a quick tap on your watch, and the sound quality is surprisingly good through the watch's speaker.

4 WearMedia Musik Player Wear

Transfer all kinds of files from phone to watch

WearMedia Musik Player Wear isn't just for music and podcasts -- it also lets you stream Internet radio stations directly from your Galaxy Watch. This means you can throw on a favorite station and power through yard work without needing your phone in your pocket. It doesn't even require Wi-Fi -- a simple network connection will do.

The app delivers high audio quality for both music and podcasts, and the built-in equalizer lets you fine-tune the sound directly from your watch. With Wear OS controls, you can "favorite" songs, listen to them later, and quickly access the playlists where they're saved. WearMedia even has a share function, so you can send songs to a friend right from your watch with just a few taps.​​​​​​​

5 SoundCloud

Get fresher tracks before they hit the mainstream

If you're sick of listening to the radio and hearing the same six songs over and over on multiple stations, SoundCloud is for you. It's a popular audio streaming service where new artists upload their music to get discovered, offering endless options for listeners craving fresh voices. With over 300 million artists from 193 countries, there's something for everyone.

Controlling SoundCloud from your Galaxy Watch is a breeze -- you can adjust the volume, favorite tracks, pause, play, fast-forward, and even listen to playlists. When you're done, you can share a playlist right from your watch. It's a necessity for anyone who loves discovering DJ mixes and turning them into custom playlists.​​​​​​​