FAQ

Questions, answered.

The basics

What is Mixtape?

A free social music app. You make Mixtapes: posts with songs, your own artwork and a voice note telling the story behind them. They play right in the feed, and people can react, comment and follow you.

What's the difference between a Mixtape and a playlist?

A playlist is a list of songs. A Mixtape is songs plus the why: your artwork, your voice and a conversation around it.

Is Mixtape free?

Yes, for everyone. Only full songs need Apple Music.

Do I need an account?

Not to listen. Anyone can browse the feed, play voice notes and hear a 30-second clip of every song. Make a free account to create Mixtapes.

What devices does it work on?

iPhone with iOS 17.6 or later, and Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 1.3 or later. Android is coming soon.

Is Mixtape available outside the U.S.?

Yes. Mixtape is available worldwide, and songs follow Apple Music's catalog where you live.

Music and Apple Music

Do I need Apple Music?

No. Without it you hear every voice note in full and a 30-second clip of every song, and you can make Mixtapes with a free account. With an Apple Music subscription you hear every song in full, and new subscribers can start a free trial right from the app.

Which music service does Mixtape use?

Mixtape works with Apple Music. Connect your subscription to hear every song in full.

Do songs really play inside Mixtape?

Yes. Songs play right in the feed, so you never have to switch apps: a 30-second clip for everyone, or the full song with Apple Music.

How many songs can I put in a Mixtape?

As many as you like.

Making and sharing

How do I make a Mixtape?

Tap + at the bottom of the feed. Name it, add artwork, record your voice intro, add at least one song and post it. See the full walkthrough.

Can I share a Mixtape outside the app?

Yes. Share any Mixtape straight to your Instagram Story with a custom design, or share a link anywhere.

Can I keep my profile private?

Yes. You can set your profile to public or private.

Can I save or remix someone else's Mixtape?

Yes. Save it to listen later, or remix it into one of your own.

How do I react to a Mixtape?

Hit Money, On Fire, Rock On or Love, or leave a comment.

Artists and royalties

Do artists get paid when I play their music on Mixtape?

Yes, when you listen with Apple Music. Every full song you play on Mixtape is a real Apple Music stream, so the artist gets paid. Apple Music pays royalties to whoever owns the song, the same as a play in the Apple Music app. A clip on social isn't a stream.

Do people who make Mixtapes get paid?

Royalties go to whoever owns the music. If you're an artist and fans play your songs on Mixtape, those are your streams.

I'm an artist. How do I get started?

Download the app; it's the same free app your fans use. See how artists use Mixtape, or get in touch.