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Deezer vs iHeartRadio

Deezer logo

Deezer

Software

All the music you love

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
iHeartRadio logo

iHeartRadio

Software

All your favorite music, podcasts, and radio

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Deezer pricing and currency are region-locked - the vendor page serves localized pricing rather than a single global figure; iHeartRadio ad-free listening requires an iHeartRadio Plus or All Access subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Deezer covers Music streaming, iHeartRadio covers Live radio.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deezer and iHeartRadio actually diverge.

Attributes where Deezer and iHeartRadio differ
AttributeDeezeriHeartRadio
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers
Founded20072008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Deezer

  • Music streaming
  • Radio
  • HiFi audio
  • Family controls
  • Private sessions
  • Desktop support

Only in iHeartRadio

  • Live radio
  • Custom stations
  • Events
  • Account security
  • Smart-speakers support

Both cover

  • Podcasts
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Deezer

  • Ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloadsnot iHeartRadio
  • Multi-user household streaming via the Family plannot iHeartRadio
  • Two-person households via the Duo plannot iHeartRadio
  • Higher-fidelity/lossless audio streaming on Premiumnot iHeartRadio

iHeartRadio

  • Streaming live AM and FM radio stations over the internetnot Deezer
  • Listening to podcasts and live sports commentarynot Deezer
  • Building music playlists on a paid tiernot Deezer

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Deezer

  • Pricing and currency are region-locked - the vendor page serves localized pricing rather than a single global figure
  • Free tier excludes ad-free listening, offline downloads, and high-fidelity/lossless audio
  • Multiple similarly named tiers (Premium, Duo, Family) differentiated mainly by account count

iHeartRadio

  • Ad-free listening requires an iHeartRadio Plus or All Access subscription
  • Unlimited skips and unlimited playlist creation require a paid subscription
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends
  • Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased
  • The iOS app requires iOS 15.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

Deezer

Free
  • Premium$23.99/month
  • Duo$29.99/month
  • Family$35.99/month
    • Up to 6 accounts

iHeartRadio

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Live radio
    • Podcasts
    • Ads
  • Plus$5.99/month
    • Unlimited skips
    • Offline playlists

Which should you pick?

Choose Deezer if

  • You need music streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want radio.
Deezer review

Choose iHeartRadio if

  • You need live radio.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
  • You also want custom stations.
iHeartRadio review

Questions people ask

Is Deezer or iHeartRadio better?
Neither clearly leads. Deezer starts at Free and iHeartRadio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deezer or iHeartRadio?
Deezer starts at Free and iHeartRadio at Free.
Does Deezer or iHeartRadio run on more platforms?
Deezer runs on Web, iOS, Android. iHeartRadio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
Can I use Deezer for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Deezer best used for?
Deezer is most often used for ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloads, multi-user household streaming via the family plan, two-person households via the duo plan, higher-fidelity/lossless audio streaming on premium. Of those, ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloads and multi-user household streaming via the family plan are not what iHeartRadio is typically brought in for.
What can Deezer do that iHeartRadio cannot?
Deezer covers Music streaming, Radio, HiFi audio, Family controls. iHeartRadio covers Live radio, Custom stations, Events, Account security. Both handle Podcasts, Smart speakers, Car systems, Web support.
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