If you prefer to own your files (MP3 or AAC) without a recurring subscription:

| Feature | Download (Buy) | Streaming Download (Offline) | | --- | --- | --- | | Ownership | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (expires without subscription) | | Audio quality | Up to 24-bit FLAC | Usually 256-320 kbps | | Works offline | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (in app only) | | Cost | $7–12 per album | $10–15/month for catalog |