


If you do not like how those optimizers work, a regular equalizer is here for manual tuning. At the end of the day, it all depends on what headphones or speakers you use. These tools are unlikely to delight hardcore audiophiles (who probably do not use Apple Music in the first place), but my limited time with the app showed that the optimizers indeed enhance the perceived audio quality. However, there are built-in audio-enhancing features and a "spatializing" effect. Unfortunately, Cider does not support lossless and spatial audio. More importantly, the app supports most Apple Music features-playlists, collections, radio, iOS-like lyrics mode, animated album covers, and more. It offers a beautiful, responsive, macOS-like design with many personalization options (extra points for Mica support). The Cider app (beta) lets you access and stream Apple Music and Podcasts (no offline support or local files for now). Disclaimer: Although the app is fully open-source, you should always mind the potential risks of using your Apple ID or Microsoft account in unofficial software.
