Smackdown: Good vs Bad Website

For this Smackdown, I will be explaining the reason why Soundcloud is the good app compared to Musi (which is the bad website). While both apps are for streaming music Soundcloud straightforward design and simplicity for users makes it a better website then Musi. 

To start off Soundcloud is mobile friendly as it is available on all different types of platforms s and devices while Musi was only available on Apple devices. However, it was removed off the Appstore around 2024 so only those who had the app can continue to use the app. This largely limits the user pool as on the people who have the app which are Apple users can use the app compared to Soundcloud; which is available on any search engine and app store. Another reason Soundcloud is the better website is because of the simplicity in the app. In Musi you have to be very specific in what you search or else you will see everything related to your search. This means if you were to search an artist every video related to the artist, for example the artist life story, will show up since Musi is in a way connected to YouTube. While this might seem like a good thing this can overwhelm a user as they might not be able to tell which song is the original or a copy. This can also later impact the playlist as the song might be later removed from the app which can make it harder to listen to a playlist. Compared to this in Soundcloud if you look up an artist there is a more direct search to the artist and their songs and albums making it easier to use as well as to make a playlist. 

Overall, Soundcloud accessibility for all users and simple searches allows it to overpower Musi as a website as it is more reliable. 






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Comments

  1. Dakota GansertNovember 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM

    This has been a rare case where I think I have utilized both sites in the past. I agree, Soundcloud is definitely more accessible and platform friendly. Musi's search engine results are incredibly overwhelming and can lead to frustration.

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  2. Cam WoodardNovember 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM

    I am very familiar with most to all music apps, and I am glad you picked SoundCloud and Musi. I use soundcloud for a lot of listening and downloading and I can confirm it is very simple and easy to search for music. Other than Musi, where the search engine is too specific and you can find trouble looking for simple music or artists.

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    1. GioNovember 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM

      You explained the differences between SoundCloud and Musi in a really clear way, especially with how limited Musi is now. I like how you pointed out how search results and accessibility make such a big impact on the user experience. Your comparison makes it obvious why SoundCloud feels more reliable.

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  3. Mel GroffNovember 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM

    Hi Jordan,
    I've never really used either website, but from your presentation I'd definitely agree that Soundcloud seems to be a better platform for convenient listening. I also think it is interesting how both websites have the same color scheme.

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