How to download from SoundCloud on mobile (Android and iPhone)
Mobile is where we listen to most of our music, so it makes total sense to download your SoundCloud tracks right there, without going through a computer. The good news: you don't need to install any app, because everything happens in the browser. The only difference between Android and iPhone is where the file ends up. Here's how it works on each system, with PullVid.
No apps needed: why the browser is enough
"Apps for downloading from SoundCloud" are usually unnecessary: they take up space, ask for permissions, and sometimes come loaded with aggressive ads. PullVid works from the browser you already have (Chrome, Safari, Firefox…), so the process is identical on any phone and you don't leave any installed software behind. Copy the link in the SoundCloud app, paste it, and download.
How to download on Android, step by step
- Copy the link: in the SoundCloud app open the track, tap Share → Copy link.
- Open PullVid in Chrome: paste the link into the search field.
- Choose MP3 and download: select the audio format and click Download.
- Find the file: it will appear in the Downloads folder, accessible from the Files or My Files app and from your music player.
How to download on iPhone, step by step
- Copy the link: in the SoundCloud app open the track, tap Share → Copy link.
- Open PullVid in Safari: paste the link into the search field.
- Choose MP3 and download: select the audio format and click Download; iOS will ask you to confirm the download.
- Find the file: it will appear in the Files app, under On My iPhone → Downloads (or in iCloud Drive, depending on your settings).
Where the file ends up on each system
- Android: the Downloads folder, visible from Files/My Files and from most music players.
- iPhone: the Files app → On My iPhone → Downloads. From there you can move it to your music app or share it.
Tips for mobile
Always copy the track's link, not the profile's, and check that it starts with soundcloud.com/. If you're going to download several songs, do it over Wi-Fi to avoid using up your data. And remember tracks download one at a time: paste a link, save the audio, and repeat. If you'd rather be sure about the format, the SoundCloud to MP3 converter does exactly the same thing while forcing MP3 output.
The same limit on mobile: public tracks only
It doesn't matter which system you use: on Android and iPhone alike, only public, freely accessible tracks can be downloaded. DRM-protected commercial tracks and exclusive SoundCloud Go+ content are encrypted and can't be downloaded on any device. And since SoundCloud is audio only, you always get audio, never video. With that clear, open PullVid on your phone and download your SoundCloud track.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install an app to download on mobile?
No. PullVid works from the browser you already have (Chrome, Safari, Firefox), on both Android and iPhone. There's nothing to install.
Where is the song saved on Android?
In the Downloads folder, accessible from the Files or My Files app and from most music players.
Where is the song saved on iPhone?
In the Files app, under On My iPhone → Downloads (or in iCloud Drive depending on your settings). From there you can move it to your music app.
Why does iOS ask me to confirm the download?
That's normal Safari behavior: when downloading a file it asks for confirmation as a safety measure. Accept it and the audio will move to the Files app.
Does it use a lot of data?
An audio file is small, but if you're downloading several tracks it's best to do it over Wi-Fi so you don't eat into your data plan.
Can I download any track from mobile?
Only public, freely accessible tracks. DRM-protected tracks and SoundCloud Go+ content are encrypted and can't be downloaded on any device.
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Daniel Carter
Technical writer · PullVid team
Daniel writes about video downloading, formats, and web tools at PullVid.
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