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Spotify vs Apple Music
Where the two style guides agree, and the rule that checks it. Sources: Spotify style guide v2.2.0, Apple Music Style Guide 2.4.
At a glance
| Topic | Spotify | Apple Music | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Featured artists | Deliver as a FeaturedArtist role, not in the title; the store renders (feat.). | Same: credit by role; Apple formats the title. | FEAT_* |
| Version tags | In parentheses, e.g. (Acoustic), (Remastered 2026). | In parentheses; no promotional versions. | VERSION_PARENS |
| Capitalisation | No all-caps titles unless stylised by the artist. | Title case; no all caps. | ALL_CAPS |
| Search terms in titles | Not allowed. | Not allowed. | KEYWORD_STUFFING |
| Generic artist names | Not allowed as track artist. | Various Artists at album level only. | GENERIC_ARTIST |
Detail per platform: style guides.