How to Download Songs on Spotify on iPhone without Premium

Although it's easy to save Spotify songs or playlists offline with premium, you may want to download Spotify music without premium on your iPhone sometimes. For instance, you hope to listen to Spotify on your MP3 player that isn't compatible with the Spotify app or you plan to export your favorite Spotify track as a local MP3 for inserting it into your project. Whatever the reason, you can find 4 free ways to download songs on Spotify on your iPhone without premium in this post. Without further ado, let's continue reading.

4 Free Ways to Download Songs on Spotify without Premium on iPhone/iPad

Select from and apply any of the methods down here to directly download Spotify songs on your iPhone or iPad as a free-tier customer without any costs. You can get a quick overview of each method in the table below.

Way 1. Use StreamFox for Music

Best for: You want to download individual or multiple songs from the native Spotify platform as MP3 with all metadata retained by using your free or premium account.

Eassiy All-in-one Music Converter, StreamFox for Music, offers the quickest way to download music from Spotify to local files without premium. All thanks to the powerful acceleration algorithm that lets you download at a speed as high as 50X. This software permits you to download Spotify music and output it in popular media format with high quality, such as 320kbps MP3. It is worth mentioning that 320kbps is the best sound quality of Spotify currently. Additionally, the ID3 tag of the downloaded song will be preserved, too.

This software downloads Spotify music directly to your Mac or Windows PC and lets you migrate it to your iPhone or iPad effortlessly via iTunes/Finder using a USB cable connection. The downloaded content is readily available on your phone for offline streaming so you don't have to interact with Spotify. Besides, you need no tech skills to operate StreamFox for Music, as it features a very clean interface and native Spotify player that's super easy to manage by even a newbie in the tech space.

Key Features

• Provide a 14-day free trial for downloading the first 3 minutes of each song without limiting the number of song.
• StreamFox powers a customizable function so you can adjust presets such as bitrate, output format, and others to suit your project's desire.
• Support streaming of downloaded content offline without launching the Spotify app.
• Use the batch conversion feature to convert and download a series of Spotify songs or an entire playlist within minutes.

Guide to Download Spotify Songs to iPhone or iPad without Premium

There are two steps involved in this guide: the first helps you to get the song or playlist downloaded to your computer in MP3, while the second lets you transfer the song to your iPhone or iPad. Follow the guide accordingly.

Step 1. Download Spotify Songs or Playlists in MP3 Format

• Get the most recent version of StreamFox for Music on your computer and launch it afterward.
• Choose Spotify from the main screen to proceed.



• On the following screen, you will be requested to sign in to your profile. Click Log in and input the details correctly to proceed.



• Browse your Spotify music library, then pick a song or playlist to download by dragging and dropping it in the red + circular icon on the right-hand side of your screen.



• Now, another screen will come up. Look through the download details, set the output format and click Convert All once you confirm they are correct. StreamFox will commence the conversion and download of the songs to your computer's local drive.

Step 2. Export the Downloaded Spotify Songs to your iPhone/iPad

• Run the updated version of iTunes/Finder on your computer and get your iPhone connected to it using the appropriate USB cable.
• Navigate to the left side of your screen and click on the Summary icon. The display below will automatically appear.
• Check the box next to Manually manage videos and music, then click Apply to confirm your settings.



• Now, head to the left sidebar again and click on Music. Once done, select the downloaded Spotify songs to move to your iPhone or iPad. In case you are migrating multiple songs, press down the CMD button to select as many songs as possible.
• Drag and drop the songs to the Music panel underneath the Devices panel on the left-hand panel of your screen. Wait patiently until the music transfer is finished then disconnect your device from the computer and start listening to your Spotify songs offline.

Way 2. Use SpotifyDown.com

Best for: You want to download several Spotify songs on iPhone without premium and installing any apps.

Yes, there are online tools that let you download Spotify songs, and SpotifyDown is one of them. It's easy to use, but you will encounter ads during usage. Additionally, the audio quality of the downloads cannot be guaranteed, typically ranging from 128kbps to 256kbps. Overall, SpotifyDown is a handy tool for temporarily downloading Spotify music.

Step 1: Run the Spotify app on your iPhone and copy the link of the song you want to download locally.

Step 2: Negative to SpotifyDown.com on your iPhone browser and paste the copied song link. Tap Download for the site to extract the corresponding track for you.

Step 3: Tap Download again to download the song as MP3.

Way 3. Use Shortcuts

Best for: Those familiar with the Shortcuts app who don’t mind the potentially low sound quality and the frequent need to change the shortcut.

Using shortcuts such as Spotify to M4A can be helpful in extracting songs from Spotify to your iPhone with a free account. This method is cost-free but requires that you have the Shortcuts app installed on your iPhone. However, you may need to change the shortcut frequently, as it easily stops working. To try this way, here is how.

• Run the Shortcuts app on your iPhone/iPad.
• Go to Safari and download Spotify to M4A shortcut.



• Once done, launch the shortcut and proceed to the next stage of the guide.
• Next, open Spotify and copy the link for the song or playlist you want to download.



• Head back to the shortcut app and paste the link in the space provided when prompted.



• The download of the Spotify song will commence in no time. Once done, tap on Files on your iPhone home screen.
• Select iCloud > Shortcuts > Music.
• Browse the list of music displayed for the downloaded song. Once found, you can stream with the media player you have on your device.  

Way 4. Apply Telegram Bots

Best for: Those who have the Telegram app installed on their iPhone and only want to download a few Spotify songs without minding the low audio quality.

Telegram bots like spotdl_bot, Spotify_Download_Bot, and more also play a significant role in the successful download of your favorite Spotify songs on iPhone or iPad without subscribing to premium. These AI programs help you to download Spotify songs to your local storage by returning the corresponding MP3 link of the Spotify song you want to download. Although this method is free, Telegram bots can’t be trusted as they often fail to work sometimes. Also, the quality of the downloaded content is usually subpar.

If you don’t mind all of these dark sides and still desire to proceed with downloading via Telegram Bots, follow the steps below:

• Launch Telegram on your iPhone and search for a Spotify Telegram bot like @Spotify_Download_Bot. 
• Initiate the chat with the bot and send "/start" to activate the bot. Then, follow the instructions provided.
• If done properly, the bot will send you a download link for the music you want to download.
• Tap on it and the music will be downloaded to your device.

How to Download Songs on Spotify iPhone with Premium for Free

There are some cases where you can download songs on Spotify with premium without any cost.

Case 1: You Are a Free User

If you are new to Spotify, you can get a 3-month free trial of Premium from Spotify official site.

Case 2: Through Family Plan

If your family member or friend has subscribed to the Spotify family plan, you can let him or her add you as a member. This way, you can use premium without paying.

Case 3: Via Spotify Partner

Spotify has many partners like PayPal and Walmart, meaning that you can get Spotify premium for free if you haven't signed up for Spotify before and you have subscribed to its partner.

Steps to Download Songs on Spotify iPhone with Premium

Step 1: Open Spotify and login it with your premium account.

Step 2: Add the wanted song to a playlist by tapping the menu icon and choosing Add to Playlist.

Step 3: Access the playlist where saves the wanted song and hit Download icon.

How to Get Local Files on Spotify iPhone without Premium

Before introducing the steps to upload your local files to Spotify on iPhone, let's first explore the following question.

Can I Use Local Files without Spotify Premium?

Yes, you can add your local files to Spotify on your iPhone even with a free account.

Steps to Upload Local Files to Spotify iPhone

Step 1: In your Spotify app, tap your avatar in the top left corner.

Step 2: Choose Settings and privacy > Local Files. Next, toggle on Show audio files from this device. You will then find a Local Files playlist in your library.

Step 3: Run the Files app. Choose On My Phone and you can now add local files to the Spotify folder via copy-and-paste.

Note: Don't delete the Help file inside the Spotify folder, as the deletion will remove the whole Spotify folder either.

How to Listen to Spotify Music Offline on iPhone/iPad without Downloading

Audio recording tools like Audacity also provide a convenient way to get your Spotify songs saved on your iPhone or iPad. The program lets you record audio from Spotify as MP3 without hassles. One amazing feature that makes this audio recorder stand out is the powerful audio editing tools it powers. With the editing tools, you can make the necessary adjustments required to give your recordings professional touches before saving or printing them.

Steps to Download and Listen to Spotify Music Offline on iPhone or iPad via Audacity

• Launch Audacity on your computer.
• Proceed to the top where you have the toolbar and click on Edit to make the necessary adjustments before recording your songs.



• Once done, run the Spotify app and play the song you want to download and listen to offline on your iPhone or iPad.
• Open Audacity and click on the Record icon to start capturing the audio from Spotify.



• After recording is finished, click on the Stop icon to end the audio recording.
• Now, navigate to the top of your screen and click on File > Export > Export Audio.
• Choose your preferred audio format and the local storage path to save the recorded file. After that, click Save and the recording will be exported to the selected destination path.

Conclusion

If you don’t have a premium profile on Spotify, the application of any of the recommended techniques in the post above can help you get your favorite songs or playlists on your iPhone or iPad local storage without premium. Select the method that’s best for you and start enjoying Spotify songs offline without hassles. StreamFox for Music is the most preferred technique from the list provided. Using the software makes downloading Spotify songs to your iPhone or iPad super easy.