Quick answer
When a SoundCloud creator enables downloads, use “Download file” on the desktop website to get the audio. Transfer it to Files on your iPhone, then import it into TuneTrace for offline listening.
Step by step
3 stepsFind a track with downloads enabled
Sign in on SoundCloud’s desktop website and look for “Download file” on the track page. If it is missing, the creator has not offered that download option.
Transfer the downloaded file to your iPhone
Use AirDrop from a Mac, or iCloud Drive from another computer. Find the audio in Files on your iPhone and check that it plays.
Import and check the song information
Use the top-left import arrow in TuneTrace’s Library. Check the title and artist, edit them if needed, then add the track to a playlist.
Find songs, playlists, and recordings in the Library
Common questions
Can I download a whole SoundCloud playlist at once?
This file-download option applies to individual tracks, not entire playlists.
Are SoundCloud’s offline downloads ordinary audio files?
No. In-app offline listening and a creator-enabled file download are different. Import the actual downloaded audio file.