Genie Music vs YouTube Music comparison
By starting price alone, Genie Music is ₩2,750 cheaper. But price is not everything, so see below what differs.
Genie Music and YouTube Music compared side by side in Music streaming.
What is different
Starting price
Genie Music≈$6.96+ (₩9,240)
YouTube Music≈$9.03+ (₩11,990)
Lossless audio
Genie MusicSupported
YouTube MusicNot supported
Best quality
Genie MusicFLAC 24bit streaming (Ultra High Quality pass), Dolby Atmos
YouTube MusicUp to 256kbps (AAC/Opus), no lossless
Family plan details
Genie MusicNo family plan (not confirmed officially)
YouTube MusicFamily plan not available in Korea (official customer center). No student plan either
Number of tracks
Genie MusicAbout 15 million tracks (2017 outside source, no latest figure)
YouTube MusicAbout 100 million tracks (2022 outside report, no latest official figure)
Genie Music
Music app from the KT group. Known for 24bit FLAC, real-time charts and an AI DJ
What is good
- 24bit FLAC streaming
- Youth pass at ₩3,960, KT bundle discount
- Real-time charts, AI DJ, audiobooks
What could be better
- The FLAC pass is the most expensive at ₩15,400
- More expensive than other Korean apps when comparing similar passes
YouTube Music
Music app included in YouTube Premium. Offers official tracks plus covers and live videos
What is good
- One YouTube Premium subscription covers ad-free video and music
- Tracks only on YouTube, such as covers and live versions
- Recommendations based on YouTube watch history
What could be better
- No family or student plan in Korea
- Up to 256kbps, no lossless
At a glance
| Item | Genie MusicVisit site | YouTube MusicVisit site |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ≈$6.96+ (₩9,240)External source | ≈$9.03+ (₩11,990)Official price |
| Free tier | Paid only | Paid only |
| Lossless audio | Supported | Not supported |
| Best quality | FLAC 24bit streaming (Ultra High Quality pass), Dolby Atmos | Up to 256kbps (AAC/Opus), no lossless |
| Offline playback | - | Supported |
| Family plan | None | None |
| Family plan details | No family plan (not confirmed officially) | Family plan not available in Korea (official customer center). No student plan either |
| Korean music | Strong. Still runs a real-time chart, unlike other major Korean services. KT bundle (Genie Pack) | Strong (estimated). Besides official tracks, has many tracks not found in other apps, such as music videos, covers, live versions and fan videos. Contract status with Korean distributors could not be confirmed officially |
| Number of tracks | About 15 million tracks (2017 outside source, no latest figure) | About 100 million tracks (2022 outside report, no latest official figure) |
| Good for |
| People who watch a lot of YouTube (YouTube Premium at ₩14,900 covers video and music at once) |
| Type | Music streaming | Music streaming |
| Company | Genie Music (KT group), South Korea | Google(YouTube), United States |
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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.