Signs of a free tier spotted in Apple Music's Android app code

Clues in Apple Music’s Android app code suggest a possible free tier or ad-supported plan, including skip limits and premium-required wording.

However, the code may also relate to other features such as radio, so it’s too early to say Apple Music is actually launching a free plan.

If Apple does add an ad-based free tier, it could reshape Apple Music’s subscription-first model and alter competition with Spotify.