TIDAL
Music streaming subscription focused on HiRes lossless and Dolby Atmos audio.
- Pricing
- Free trial · see prices
- Platforms
- iOS, Android
- Categories
- Games & entertainment, Audio & music
About TIDAL
TIDAL is a subscription music streaming service from TIDAL Music AS. Its app store listings describe a catalogue of over 180 million songs (the company's figure), with all plans including HiRes lossless audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz and Dolby Atmos, ad-free listening with unlimited skips, personalised mixes, editorial playlists, offline mode, activity sharing and TIDAL Connect for streaming to supported devices. Plans include Individual, Family (you plus five members) and a discounted Student plan. Apps exist for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch and Android.
Good for
Listeners who prioritise high-resolution lossless and Dolby Atmos audio and use devices that support TIDAL Connect.
Watch out for
Both app listings describe a 30-day trial then a paid subscription; no lasting free tier was seen on the pages read. tidal.com itself could not be read, so desktop and web availability are not confirmed here.
Pricing notes
As of October 2026 the US App Store listing shows in-app purchases of TIDAL Individual $15.49 and TIDAL Family $26.99, billed monthly. In-app prices often differ from prices on tidal.com, which could not be read.
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