SoundCloud is a production tool, not just a streaming service.
The web player forgets. A desktop app would remember. soundcloud app for desktop better
Since SoundCloud seems content to let the web version rot while focusing on mobile and its "Next Pro" subscription, the community has had to take matters into its own hands. Here are the three best ways to achieve a "SoundCloud app for desktop better" right now. SoundCloud is a production tool, not just a
Try dragging and dropping 50 tracks from a browser tab into a folder on your desktop. You can't. A desktop app, however, often integrates with your file explorer. You can right-click a track, "Show in folder," and move the cached file. This is essential for metadata tagging and organization. Since SoundCloud seems content to let the web
On mobile, controlling music from your lock screen is standard. On desktop, it shouldn't be any different. A "better" app would offer native integration with OS media controls (Windows Media Control or macOS Touch Bar/Control Center).
The current mobile app does this well, but desktop users also have commutes or work in dead zones. A desktop app should automatically cache the next 10 tracks in your "Flow" or "Recommended" list. Better yet, it should allow you to allocate a specific amount of hard drive space (say, 20GB) to act as a smart cache for your most-listened-to playlists.