For avid curators of Apple Music playlists—whether you create them manually or utilize the automated options—one of the biggest concerns is the possibility of accidental deletions. This anxiety became a reality for many when an entire playlist, meticulously crafted for a half marathon, was lost. Rebuilding that playlist turned out to be challenging; the original track order was forgotten and not every song could be recalled. Thus, discovering the app Hezel, which offers backup solutions for your Apple Music library, became a moment of relief.

The usability of Hezel is straightforward. Upon launching the application, granting it access to your Apple Music library is the first step, followed by a simple tap on the backup button. The duration for a complete backup is impressively short—for a library containing around 10,000 songs, the process took roughly 2 to 3 minutes. Following this procedure ensures that all songs, playlists, and music videos are secure within the app.

In the unfortunate event of accidentally removing a song from a playlist or deleting entire playlists, Hezel makes recovery seamless. To test this feature, a couple of playlists were deleted, and upon opening Hezel, a backup from several days prior was immediately available. After selecting this backup, the app took a moment to cross-reference it with the current library and subsequently displayed the deleted playlists. A simple tap on the Recover button restored them to Apple Music with remarkable speed.

This newfound capability brings an unparalleled sense of security. However, one minor drawback exists: once a playlist has been restored, the creator’s name will change to Hezel. While this is a slight inconvenience, it’s not significant enough to overshadow the benefits of the application. According to the developer, all backup data is stored locally, and synchronization is securely encrypted through iCloud.

Hezel is accessible as a free download on the App Store, allowing users to create unlimited backups without incurring any fees. On the free tier, restoration is limited to the three most recent backups. For those seeking automatic backup functionality and the ability to restore from any past backup, an in-app purchase priced at $5 is available.