How to Get Spotify on iPad Offline [Top 2 Ways]

By Charles Davis Updated on 2024-08-19 / Update for Spotify Tips

If you have an iPad and use Spotify to explore music trips, it's nice to say that Spotify allows you to listen to music from its vast library on iPad whether you are a free or paid user. Although Spotify is considered as a free streaming music service with curated playlists by most, it also offers a monthly subscription service for better music playback.

With Spotify Premium, you not only can play ad-free music from Spotify, but also download your favorite songs and playlists to your iPad for offline listening. What about free users? In general, free Spotify users can't download music from Spotify. But, you can find the solution here. Now, read this article to learn how to download Spotify on iPad with/without Premium.

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Part 1. How to Download Spotify on iPad with Premium

"Does Spotify work on iPad?" Of course. You can use your Spotify free or premium account to enjoy music on iPad. But if you want to listen to Spotify music on iPad offline, you need to download Spotify music first. So, how to download music from Spotify on iPad? The official method is using a Spotify Premium account. If you're a Premium subscriber, you can follow the steps below to download Spotify songs on iPad for offline listening. If you're after the free method, you can navigate to Part 2 to find a solution directly.

How to Get Spotify Premium on iPad

Just in case you don't know how to subscribe to Spotify Premium on your iPad, here's a simple tutorial.

Step 1. Open the Safari web browser on your iPad and go to the Spotify website.

Step 2. Sign in to your Spotify account or create a new account if you don't have one already.

Step 3. Once you're signed in, click on the "Premium" tab at the top of the page.

Step 4. Choose the Premium plan that you want to subscribe to, either Individual, Duo, Family or Student.

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Step 5. Enter your payment details and click on "Start Free Trial".

Step 6. Follow the prompts to complete the subscription process.

View also:

How to Get Spotify Premium Free Lifetime

How to Get Spotify Premium Free iOS/Android

How to Get Spotify Premium Duo

How to Get Spotify Premium Student

How to Get Spotify Premium Family

How to Install Spotify on iPad

Step 1. Open the App Store on your iPad.

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Step 2. Tap on the search bar at the bottom of the screen and type "Spotify" in the search field.

Step 3. Hit on the "Search" button on the keyboard.

Step 4. From the search results, tap on the "Get" button next to the Spotify app.

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Step 5. You may be prompted to enter your Apple ID password or use Face ID/Touch ID to authenticate your download. Then you will get Spotify app for iPad.

How to Download Music on Spotify on iPad with Premium

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Step 1. Open the Spotify app on your iPad and log in to your Spotify Premium account.

Step 2. Find the music you want to download by searching for it or browsing through playlists.

Step 3. Tap the "Downward" arrow.

Step 4. The song or album will now begin to download and a green arrow will appear next to it indicating that it has been downloaded.

Step 5. To access your downloaded music, tap the "Your Library" tab at the bottom of the screen.

Step 6. Tap "Music" to see all of your downloaded songs and albums.

Part 2. How to Get Spotify on School iPad without Premium

In general, you need to upgrade your free Spotify account to Premium plan for getting Spotify music offline on iPad. But you can also make it possible at no cost. How? Here, we need a professional Spotify solution called AudFree Spotify Music Converter. It is well-designed for all Spotify users to download Spotify music tracks locally.

With it, you can convert Spotify music to MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A and M4B on your computer and then transfer Spotify downloads to iPad for offline listening. Please don't worry about output audio quality as this smart program can keep 100% original audio quality with ID3 tags preserved.

AudFree Spotify Music Converter

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  • Losslessly bypass lock from Spotify OGG Vorbis songs/playlists/albums
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The following tutorial is to guide you on how to download Spotify tracks offline without Premium with the help of AudFree Spotify Music Converter. Then you can sync Spotify music from computer to iPad for offline listening.

How to Download Spotify for iPad without Premium

Step 1Add Spotify music/playlist to AudFree SpoDable
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Launch AudFree Spotify Music Converter from your computer desktop, Spotify app will be re-opened automatically. Then you can discover wanted music and playlists on the Spotify app. Once found, you can drag/drop Spotify audio files to the AudFree's conversion window. Or, you can copy and paste the URL of Spotify playlists into the search box of AudFree and click the '+' button to add them.
Step 2Customize output format and other audio settings for Spotify iPad
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To make Spotify music more enjoyable on iPad, you can click the 'Menu > Preferences > Convert' icon to open the setting window. Here you can personalize the output audio parameters in accordance with your request. You can define output format as MP3, FLAC, M4A, M4B and others and customize output audio quality by changing the bit rate to 320 kbps and sample rate to 48,000 Hz. Later, press 'OK' to apply.
Step 3Download music from Spotify for iPad without Premium
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After all settings are done, please simply touch the 'Convert' button to start the converting process. Then AudFree Spotify Music Converter will download Spotify for iPad free and convert them to the target output format you set before. Just wait until the conversion is finished. After that, you can press the 'History' icon to locate common Spotify downloads on your computer.

How to Listen to Spotify Offline on iPad without Premium

To play Spotify music on iPad offline without Premium, you need to import Spotify music to iPad from your computer first. Now, you can check the following tutorial out for your Windows or Mac computer.

From Windows

Step 1. Please transfer Spotify songs to iTunes first.

Step 2. Connect your iPad to your Windows computer using a USB cable.

Step 3. Open iTunes and click on the iPad icon in the top left corner of the iTunes window.

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Step 4. Click on the Music tab in the left sidebar.

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Step 5. Check the box next to Sync Music to enable music syncing.

Step 6. Select the Spotify music you want to transfer and click on the Apply button to start syncing your music to iPad.

From Mac

Step 1. Make sure you've connected your iPad to your Mac computer.

Step 2. Open Finder on your Mac, and hit your iPad in the left sidebar of Finder.

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Step 3. Click on the Music tab at the top of the Finder window.

Step 4. Drag and drop the music files or folders you want to transfer to your iPad into the Music section.

Step 5. Wait for the files to transfer to your iPad. The transfer progress will be displayed in the Finder window.

Step 5. Once the transfer is complete, eject your iPad from your Mac by clicking on the Eject icon next to your iPad in the left sidebar of Finder.

Part 3. How to Fix Spotify iPad Not Working

Are you experiencing issues with Spotify on your iPad? It can be frustrating when your favorite music streaming app does not work as expected. Fortunately, there are some easy fixes you can try to get Spotify up and running again. So, let's dive in and get your Spotify back to playing your favorite tunes on iPad in no time.

1. Check internet connection: Ensure that your iPad is connected to a stable internet connection. Try switching from Wi-Fi to cellular data or vice versa.

2. Check for updates: Make sure your iPad and Spotify app are updated to the latest version. If not, go to the App Store, tap on "Updates" and check if there is an update available for Spotify.

3. Clear Spotify cache: Clearing the cache is a simple yet effective way to resolve many issues with Spotify on your iPad. Go to the Settings app on your iPad. Scroll down and tap on "Spotify". Select "Storage" and "Clear Cache". Once you have cleared the cache, try reopening Spotify and see if the issue has been resolved.

4. Force restart: Sometimes, force restarting your iPad can help resolve issues with apps. Press and hold the "Sleep/Wake" button and the "Home" button simultaneously until the Apple logo appears.

5. Log out and log in: Logging out and logging back in can help refresh the app and resolve issues. Open the Spotify app, go to "Settings" > "Log Out". Then, log back in with your credentials.

View also: How to Log out of Spotify

6. Contact Spotify support: If none of the above solutions work, you can contact Spotify support for further assistance. Go to "Settings" > "Help" > "Contact Us" and describe the issue you are facing.

View also:

How to Fix Spotify Not Working on Windows

How to Fix Spotify Not Working on Mac

Part 4. FAQs about Spotify for iPad

Q1: Is Spotify Free on iPad?

A: Yes, whether you are a free or premium user, you can use Spotify on iPad with ease.

Q2: Can I Use Spotify on iPad without an Internet Connection?

A: Yes, if you have a premium subscription, you can download and listen to Spotify music offline on your iPad. Or you can use a third-party tool like AudFree Spotify Music Converter to get Spotify on iPad offline for free.

Q3: How to Cancel Spotify Premium Subscription on iPad?

Step 1. Open the Spotify app on your iPad and log in to your account.

Step 2. Tap on the "Home" tab at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3. Click on the "Settings" icon in the top right corner of the screen (it looks like a gear).

Step 4. Scroll down and tap on "Account".

Step 5. Hit on "Manage Subscription" > "Cancel Subscription".

Step 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to cancel Spotify Premium subscription.

Q4: Why Can't I Download Music on Spotify on iPad?

A: It is noted that only Spotify Premium users can download Spotify music on iPad for offline playing. If you are a Spotify Free user, then you won't see the download option for downloading tracks. So, you need to upgrade to Spotify Premium. If you are already a Premium user, you need to check your plan's status. If it is invalid, then you can't download music. So, you need to renew it first.

Part 5. In Conclusion

Listening Spotify music on iPad is a great way to enjoy your favorite songs and podcasts on the go. Whether you have a Spotify premium subscription or not, you can get the tips and tools we've outlined in this article to make it. With a Spotify premium account, you can directly get Spotify on iPad for offline playing. While with a free Spotify account, you can seek help from AudFree Spotify Music Converter. With this tool, you can download music from Spotify for iPad and import Spotify music to iPad for offline listening on the go, no matter where you are.

Charles Davis

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Charles Davis is the chief-editor of AudFree Company, who writes a variety of tech articles and music reviews, such as hot software releases and Spotify music tips.
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