Why Can't You Upgrade To Spotify Premium In App

Okay, let's talk Spotify Premium. We all know it's the promised land, right? Ad-free bliss, downloadable tunes, audio quality that makes your ears sing.

But here's my burning question, the one I whisper to myself in the shower: Why. Can't. I. Just. Upgrade. In. The. App?

The Frustration is Real

Seriously! I'm listening to my Discover Weekly, vibing hard, and thinking, "You know what? I deserve better." I'm ready to commit. My wallet is literally within arm's reach.

Then... BAM! I have to navigate AWAY from the app. It’s like Spotify is actively trying to sabotage my impulse purchase. Talk about annoying!

I get it. Maybe I'm lazy. Maybe I'm overly reliant on convenience. But isn't that, like, the whole point of apps?

The Website Tango

So, I grudgingly minimize Spotify. I open my browser. I type in "Spotify Premium" like some kind of caveman using the internet for the first time.

I log in. Again. Because apparently, the app and the website don't talk. It is the 21st century, right?

Then, I finally find the upgrade page. Only to be presented with a dazzling array of plans. Family? Duo? Student? Ugh! Decisions are hard!

My Unpopular Opinion

Here's where I might lose some of you. I think it's a deliberate obstacle course. A test of my dedication. Are you WORTHY of ad-free listening, mortal?

Maybe Spotify figures that if I’m willing to jump through all these hoops, I'm truly committed. It's some weird loyalty test disguised as a bad user experience.

Or maybe… it’s all about the money. They probably avoid the in-app purchase so they don't have to pay Apple or Google a cut. Smart…but still annoying!

The Competition Knows Better

I'm not naming names (okay, fine, I'm thinking of YouTube Music), but some music apps make upgrading ridiculously easy. Like, "accidentally subscribed while trying to skip an ad" easy.

Why can't Spotify be more like that? Is it too much to ask to give them my money with minimal fuss?

It's 2024! Let me throw my credit card at the screen, and make the ads disappear. Is that such a radical request?

A Humble Plea

Dear Spotify, I love you. I really do. But please, for the love of all that is holy, let me upgrade in the app.

I promise I'll listen even more. I'll discover new artists. I'll tell all my friends how amazing you are. Just... make it easy. Please?

I rest my case. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go listen to some music...with ads. Because I haven't mustered the strength to navigate to the website yet.