How to Download Songs on Spotify on iPhone

Part 1. How to Download Spotify Songs on iPhone (Premium)

The Premium plan costs $11.99/month and includes offline downloads. You can save playlists, albums, podcasts, and audiobooks directly to your iPhone. But downloading individual songs isn't supported. You'll need to add them to a playlist or download an album instead. Also, there's a download limit: up to 100,000 tracks across five devices, including your iPhone. Be sure to keep an eye on your iPhone's storage.

Step 1: Prepare for Downloading

1. Make sure your Premium subscription is active.
2. Open the Spotify app and log in.
3. Connect to Wi-Fi, or enable downloads using cellular.
4. Check your iPhone's storage: tap the gear icon > Settings & privacy > Storage.
5. Adjust download quality: go to Audio Quality > Download. Choose Low, Normal, High, or Very High. Turn on Download Using Cellular if needed.

Step 2: Download Songs or Playlists

1. Tap Your Library in the app.
2. Open the playlist or album you want.
3. Tap the Download icon (down arrow) at the top.
4. Wait for the download to complete.
5. A green arrow will appear next to each track.
6. To find your offline content, go back to Your Library.
7. Use the Downloaded filter to show only offline items.

Downloaded files stay inside the app in a secure, encrypted format. You won't see them in the Files app or use them with Apple Music.

You also need to go online at least once every 30 days to keep them active. If your Premium plan ends, your downloads will be removed.

If you want more flexibility—like saving songs as MP3s or keeping them permanently—check out ViWizard. It's not official, but it works well and gives you more control.

How to Find Downloaded Songs on Spotify

Can't find downloaded songs on Spotify? Follow the instructions to find all your downloaded Spotify songs. You can also use the ultimate solution in this post to play downloaded Spotify songs on any other device or player.

Step 3: Listen Offline on iPhone

1. Tap the gear icon (top-right).
2. Go to Playback, then turn on Offline Mode.
3. Spotify will now only play your downloaded music.
   • Tip: You can stream your offline music using AirPlay, even without Wi-Fi.
4. To go back online, return to Playback and turn Offline Mode off.

Step 4: Manage Your Downloads

1. Go to Your Library, then filter by Downloaded.
2. To remove a playlist or album, tap the green Download icon again—it will turn gray.
3. To view storage usage, go to Settings > Storage.
   • Tip: Tap Clear Cache under Storage to free up space. Your downloads will stay intact. To refresh your library, just remove old downloads and add new ones.

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Part 2. How to Download Songs from Spotify to iPhone (Without Premium)

If you don't have a Premium subscription, there's still a way to download songs to your iPhone. You can use a tool called ViWizard Spotify Music Downloader. It lets you download music from Spotify—even if you're using the free version—and save it to your iPhone to listen anytime, without needing the Spotify app.

Why ViWizard for Offline Downloads?:

ViWizard works by removing the usual limits on Spotify songs. You won't have to worry about things like DRM or the download limit for offline use. You also won't have problems playing your songs when your phone is offline or using Airplane mode. Everything works smoothly.

It's simple to use. The program runs on your computer and has a built-in Web Player that lets you access your Spotify library or browse Spotify's catalog. You click the Add button to load all the songs you want into the conversion list and set the format as MP3, which works perfectly on iPhones. It even keeps the song names, artist info, and album covers. Once the music is ready, you follow a familiar process to transfer it to your iPhone using iTunes or the Finder app. Just connect your iPhone, add the songs, and sync. That's it! While the process may not seem very impressive, think of it as a bridge between Spotify downloads and your iPhone.

Key Features of ViWizard Spotify Music Converter

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• Download Spotify songs, playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks extremely fast at up to 15x speed
• Convert Spotify into MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B losslessly
• Lets you play Spotify tracks offline on any device without restrictions
• Works seamlessly on Windows and macOS, supporting the built-in Spotify Web Player

Step 1Download and Install ViWizard Spotify Music Converter

Begin by downloading ViWizard Spotify Music Converter to your computer. Make sure to select the correct version for your operating system (Windows or Mac). After the download is complete, open the installer and follow the simple on-screen instructions. Once installed, launch ViWizard to start converting Spotify music into formats that are compatible with your iPhone.

Step 2Add Spotify Tracks for Conversion

Open ViWizard and log in to your Spotify account. You'll have access to your entire music library, including playlists, albums, and individual songs. Browse through your collection and select the tracks you want to download for later transfer to your iPhone. After selecting your tracks, click the "+" button at the bottom-right corner to add them to ViWizard's conversion queue.

After loading the selected tracks, click on the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to access the Preferences menu. In the Conversion section, choose an iPhone-compatible format, such as MP3 or M4A (for better iPhone compatibility). For the best audio quality, set the bitrate to 320kbps. You can also adjust other settings like sample rate and channels to suit your preferences, ensuring that the music is perfectly optimized for playback on your iPhone.

Step 4Convert and Download Spotify Music

Once your preferences are set, hit the "Convert" button to begin converting your Spotify tracks. ViWizard processes the music up to 15x faster than standard converters, so you can quickly get the tracks ready for transfer. You can monitor the conversion progress, and once completed, the newly converted files will be saved in the output folder you selected. These files are now ready for transferring to your iPhone.

Part 3. How to Transfer Downloaded Spotify Songs to iPhone (Without Premium)

How to Transfer Spotify Music to iPhone via iTunes (Windows/macOS Mojave and earlier):

1. Open iTunes on your computer.
2. Go to File > Add File to Library and select the converted Spotify files you want to add.



3. Once the files are added, connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
4. In iTunes, select your device and go to Music under your device settings.
5. Check the Sync Music box, then select the tracks or playlists you want to sync.



6. Click Sync to transfer the music to your iPhone.

How to Transfer Spotify Music to iPhone via Finder (macOS Catalina and later):

1. Open the Music app on your Mac.
2. Drag the converted Spotify files into your Music library.
3. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.
4. In Finder, go to Locations and select your device.
5. Check the Sync Music onto [Your Device] box, then choose the content you want to sync.
6. Click Sync to transfer the music to your iPhone.

For Automatic Syncing (Apple Music/iTunes Match subscription required):

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Music.
2. Toggle Sync Library on to ensure your iPhone automatically syncs with your Music app and includes the Spotify tracks you've uploaded to iCloud Music Library.

Part 4. How to Sync Downloaded Songs to Spotify on iPhone (Premium)

If you're a Premium user, you can sync downloaded Spotify music to your iPhone using the "Local Files" feature to keep your tracks within Spotify instead of Apple Music.

1. Organize your local music files on your computer in MP3, MP4, or M4P format. Put all files in one folder for easy access.
2. Open Spotify on your computer. Go to Settings and scroll to Local Files. Turn on Show Local Files.
3. Click Add a Source and select the folder where your local music is stored. Your files will now appear in Spotify's library.



4. Create a new playlist in Spotify and add your local files to it.



5. On your iPhone, open the Spotify app. Make sure your iPhone and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
6. Go to Your Library and find the playlist with your local files.



7. Tap the Download icon next to the playlist to start syncing the files to your iPhone. Keep the app open while it downloads.
8. After downloading, go to Settings > Playback in Spotify on your iPhone. Turn on Offline Mode to listen without internet.

Part 5. Free Alternative Ways to Download Spotify Songs to iPhone

Method 1: Spotify++ (Modified Spotify App)

1. Install a third-party app store on your iPhone. Open Safari and go to a trusted site like TopStore. Follow the instructions to download and install it.
2. After installation, go to Settings > General > Profiles & Device Management. Find the profile for the app store and tap Trust to allow it to run.
3. Open the app store and search for Spotify++. Tap Get to download and install the modified Spotify app.
4. Once installed, go back to Settings > General > Profiles & Device Management. Find the Spotify++ profile and tap Trust to enable it.
5. Open Spotify++, log in with your Spotify account, and you can download music for offline listening just like with Premium.

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Method 2: Siri Shortcuts & Third-Party Tools

1. Make sure the Shortcuts app is installed on your iPhone. Download it for free from the App Store if you don't have it.
2. Find a trusted source for Spotify Siri Shortcuts online. Tap Get Shortcut to add it to your Shortcuts library. Open the Shortcuts app and customize the Spotify shortcut if you want.
3. Activate Siri by saying "Hey Siri" or pressing the side button.
4. Use commands like "Play [song/album/playlist] on Spotify" to control your music. With the right shortcuts, you can automate tasks like adding songs to playlists or downloading tracks.

Part 6. How to Fix Spotify Songs Not Downloading on iPhone

Conclusion

That's it. If you ae subscribing to any Premium plan on Spotify, you can directly download your liked songs to your iPhone. If not, you could choose to use ViWizard Spotify Music Converter or Shortcuts. With ViWizard, you could download Spotify music in batch.