The way we work, the way we love, the way we live, everything is different now in Reiwa. Experts in various fields will answer the "new money hacks" behind the countless changes.
First, check your usage and favorite genres
The number of music subscriptions is increasing, but it can be broadly classified into "a lot of songs that are easy to listen to", "a few songs but popular songs are kept", and "a few songs but in a certain genre". There are things that are specialized .
For example, if you often listen to certain genres of music, such as anime songs and K-POP, and not much else... It's better to use a service that specializes in genres. There is a service called "Anuta" for anime songs and "KKBOX" for K-POP .
Genre-specific subscriptions make it easy to find niche songs that are difficult to find with other subscriptions, and some are cheaper than major services. First, check to see if there is a service that specializes in your favorite genre.
Want to search and listen? Want to stream?
Some people may say, "I don't have a particular favorite genre." For such people, it is recommended to compare the number of songs and prices from major services and choose the one that suits you .
For example, Amazon Music , which can be used for free to some extent if you are an Amazon Prime member for 500 yen per month, has fewer songs than other subscriptions, but it has a solid selection of popular songs. If you just want to listen to playlists like radio rather than searching for your favorite songs, Amazon Music, which is cheap, can be used without any inconvenience.
However, although I'm not particular about a specific genre, I want to search for and listen to songs that catch my attention immediately! For those who say, it may be inconvenient if the app has a small number of songs. In such cases , you should use major services such as Apple Music , Spotify , and AWA . The market price is around 980 yen, which is about the same amount, but Apple Music is strong in world music, and AWA is strong in J-POP . There is
By the way, Amazon's service also has Amazon Music Unlimited in addition to Amazon Music . If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can use 75 million songs for 780 yen per month, and for non-Prime members, you can use 75 million songs for 980 yen. It is a good idea to choose a service that makes it easier for the songs you want to listen to hit more easily while using the free period .
Choosing the right service for your life is important.
From the point of view of wanting to reduce the amount of money spent on a subscription, Amazon Music is attractive because it allows you to use other services such as Amazon Prime Video and costs only 500 yen per month. However, if you don't use video subscriptions because you have other contracts, or if you prefer shopping services on domestic sites, you won't be able to take advantage of the benefits.
The market price for subscription services is around 1,000 yen, so no matter which service you use, the monthly difference is several hundred yen. In that case, you should choose something that is easy for you to use, not just simple cheapness .
For example, if you are a frequent Rakuten card user, using Rakuten Music will change the point redemption rate . If you watch YouTube a lot, you can also cut YouTube ads by joining YouTube Premium .
If you choose a card that is compatible with your usual credit card, service, or mobile carrier, you may feel synergistic and cost-effective .
You should compare and consider using the free period and subscription management app
If you can't find a service that fits your lifestyle or a particular genre that you like, I recommend simply using Amazon Music for the lowest price. If you are unsatisfied, please use it in comparison with major services.
Many services have a free period for the first few months, so it's a good idea to use the free period first and use the service that you find easiest to use . There are also student discounts and family discounts available, so please check first what kind of discounts are available for the services you want to use.
By the way, if you really want to save money, it's surprisingly important to use a subscription management app so you don't leave unused services unattended . If you use a management app, it's easy to check compatibility with other services, so if you're conscious of saving money, give it a try.