# Music Library Sharing Apps 'Aurafy' Lets Friends See What You're Listening to for Suggestions By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafy References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/aurafy) & [aurafy](http://www.aurafy.com/) The majority of streaming services are powered by algorithms that will suggest new songs or artists based on your existing preferences, but 'Aurafy' looks to take things in a bit of a different direction. The app works by being connected to your Apple Music or [Spotify](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favesfm) account to let users automatically share what they're listening to with their friends to help them out in their quest to find the best tunes. This acts as a way for followers to get suggestions on what they could listen to and vice-versa to bring an inherent [social aspect to the streaming experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-social-network). The 'Aurafy' app identifies the increasingly decentralized life that many consumers are leading that is putting a stronger focus on digital socialization services to keep them connected to their friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Music Library Sharing:** A trend that focuses on bringing social aspects to the streaming experience and providing music suggestions to friends. - **Decentralized Socialization Services:** A trend where apps aim to keep consumers connected to their friends in an increasingly decentralized life. - **Algorithmic Personalization Alternatives:** A trend where apps are exploring personalization alternatives beyond algorithms for providing music suggestions to users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Streaming Services:** Streaming services can seize the opportunity to offer a more personalized social experience to users through music library sharing. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can explore decentralization concepts to keep users connected to their friends and provide a shared streaming experience. - **Music Discovery Apps:** Music discovery apps can explore how to personalize music suggestions for users beyond algorithmic approaches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Music Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favesfm.md) - [Re-Imagined Music Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamselect.md) - [Simplified Music Discovery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-nice.md) - [Music Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-discovery-app1.md) - [Social Music Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-experiences.md) - [Connective Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musicatfm.md) - [Music-Themed Fashion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upstream.md) - [Gamer-Friendly Music Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-streaming-apps.md) - [Collaborative Music Streaming Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-jam.md)