To repeat songs on Spotify without premium on mobile, use the built-in Repeat button in the Now Playing view. This feature works for all users, including those on the free tier, and requires no third-party apps or downloads.
How to repeat songs on Spotify without premium mobile
The process is identical on iPhone and Android. Follow these steps to loop a single song using Spotify's native controls:
- Open the Spotify app and start playing the song you want to repeat.
- Tap the mini player bar at the bottom of the screen to open the Now Playing view.
- Locate the Repeat button near the playback controls (it looks like two arrows forming a circle).
- Tap the Repeat button once to repeat the current album or playlist. The icon will highlight or change color.
- Tap the Repeat button a second time so a small 1 appears on or beside the icon. This indicates the current song will repeat on a loop.
- To stop repeating, tap the Repeat button a third time to turn repeat off entirely.
This method works for playlists and albums alike. If you want to repeat a specific song from a playlist, simply open that playlist, play the song, and follow the same two-tap sequence to enable single-song repeat.
Understanding the repeat button icons
The Repeat button has three distinct states, each indicated by a visual cue:
- Repeat off: The icon appears as two arrows forming a circle with no highlight or color. Songs play once and stop at the end of the playlist or album.
- Repeat playlist or album: The icon is highlighted or colored (often green on mobile). When the playlist or album finishes, it starts playing again from the beginning.
- Repeat single song: The icon shows a small 1 next to or inside the arrows. The current song loops endlessly until you change the repeat state or skip to another track.
These icons are part of the standard Spotify mobile features, available to free and premium users alike. The visual feedback helps you confirm which repeat mode is active at a glance.
Frequently asked questions
Is repeating a song on Spotify truly free on mobile?
Yes. The Repeat button is available to all users in the free tier. No premium subscription is required to loop a single song or an entire playlist. Downloading songs for offline listening is not available for free users; a workaround using third-party tools to convert Spotify songs to downloadable files exists, but this may violate Spotify's terms of service and constitutes copyright infringement.
How do I turn repeat off after enabling it?
Tap the Repeat button a third time. The highlight or color on the icon will disappear, and the small "1" will vanish. Songs will then play normally without looping.
Can I repeat a song while shuffle is on?
No. Spotify's mobile app does not support using shuffle and single-song repeat at the same time. You must turn shuffle off before enabling the repeat-1 mode.
Does the repeat button work the same way on a playlist as on a single song?
Yes. The same two-tap sequence applies whether you are playing a single song from a playlist or an album. The first tap repeats the playlist or album; the second tap repeats just the current song. To repeat a song using a playlist, you can manually add the same song multiple times to a playlist to achieve repetition, as the app does not have a built-in feature to create a playlist with repeated songs automatically.
Will the repeat setting stay on if I close the app?
No. The repeat setting resets when you close the app or start a new playback session. You must re-enable it each time you want to loop a song.
Are there any device restrictions for using the repeat button on free mobile?
No. The documented path works on all iPhones and Android devices running the Spotify app. No carrier requirements or model-specific restrictions exist for this feature.
