Spotify launches iPad app

About damn time, i've been waiting for this for ages. I abandoned MP3's when i signed up for spotify years ago. I like using my iPad and my bluetooth speakers as a stereo system with a decent remote control so having a proper interface now makes the experience much better.<p>Well done spotify! Now go sort out the record labels that dont like streaming so i have a full library.

I used to be a subscriber to Spotify, back when I had to jump through crazy hoops to be able to subscribe to it from Germany (involving a VPN, entropay and paypal with a fake address).<p>I have since moved on to Rdio, which does not have as good a music selection (in Germany) but this awesome "artist radio" feature, which is kind of like Last.fm or Pandora, but better. I absolutely LOVE this feature.<p>Does Spotify have something like this? It did not when I last checked.<p>Also, does the iPad app work with AirPlay without going through the multitasking switcher?<p>I think Spotify has by far the best music selection out there. Also, that high-quality option is very much appreciated.

Now, if they only could sort out the iPhone app as well. It uses a lot more CPU (and corresponding battery) than other audio players (probably due to its Vorbis use), and skips as soon as the os is busy doing something else.

I loved the little video they made for it. Especially the x2 joke at the beginning.

Has anybody tried their Linux preview? I am thoroughly impressed, so far its the best app on my Ubuntu in terms of UX.

Like the iPhone version, you need to be a premium subscriber to steam anything. Myself I have the cheaper plan that's only good for the desktop app.

I'm definitely liking the iPad version. It's way easier to navigate compared to the iPhone version. I'm very pleased with the app overall.

spotify.com's "Sign Up" button takes me (in USA) to the "Not Available [in your country]" page. Any insights?

Finally, spotify should transition marvellously to the bigger form factor - AirPlay enabled would be great to

Is this any use to users on the lower tier subscription? (ie. desktop only streaming, not mobile)

This is great news. The iPhone interface was woefully inadequate on the iPad.

Impressive work! It’s a really nice app, not just normal and boring, not a visual mess, a joy to navigate. If only I could convince myself to pay.