SiriusXM

TuneStart lets you hear a song from the beginning when you switch to a channel mid-track, so you don't miss the start. It's great for catching deep cuts on stations like the 90s alternative channel without shouting at your dashboard.

Yes, you can download shows offline to listen in tunnels or dead zones on I-5. Just grab a few episodes before you leave, but note that some users report downloads disappearing overnight, so check your library regularly.

This is a known glitch where downloads may vanish unexpectedly. Try contacting support through the app's help chat, but be aware that responses can be slow—some users have had to follow up multiple times to get a fix.

SiriusXM often raises prices after a few months, but you can haggle with their retention team by calling and threatening to cancel. Many users, like the reviewer's friend Dave, have successfully negotiated lower rates this way.

SiriusXM offers over 300 channels with live radio, TuneStart, and offline downloads, but its interface is cluttered and drains iPhone batteries faster than Spotify. Spotify has better personalized stations and a cleaner browsing experience, while SiriusXM excels at niche live content like sports and talk shows.