Cider is an alternative Apple Music desktop client, but features are missing from iTunes

Apple Music is now available on multiple platforms, including not only Apple operating systems, but also Android and Windows. However, on Windows, the Apple Music experience is far from optimal as users are still dependent on iTunes. With this in mind, a team of developers created Cider—a new open source Apple Music client for Window, Linux, and even macOS.

Like many other Apple Music clients, Cider is based on Apple's official MusicKit API. The app is built using Electron and Vue.js, so it runs on Windows and macOS. While Mac users may not need to use an alternative Apple Music client, those with Windows PCs may want to give the app a try.

iTunes on Windows only provides the basics of the Apple Music experience. For example, it lacks time-synced lyrics, which was added to Apple Music on iOS, macOS, and even Android a few years ago.

Cider not only brings these features but also has a modern and customizable interface that looks much better than iTunes. It even has some features not even available in the official Apple Music app, such as the option to follow artists, easy access to your recently played songs, and integration with Apple Podcasts.

The app even comes with remote control options so you can play, pause, or skip songs from any other device (hey Apple, please add this to Apple Music). There's also Chromecast support, built-in Song.link sharing, and more.

It's worth noting that Cider is still an "alpha" app, which means it's under development - so you may find a few bugs here and there. Still, it's an interesting app for those who aren't satisfied with iTunes or the Apple Music web app on Windows. Trust me, it's past time for Apple to replace iTunes on Windows with something better.

You can download Cider on GitHub. The app is available for free on the Microsoft Store for Windows users (you can support the developer for a small optional fee).

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