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Best music streaming apps for Android

Music streaming apps play songs, albums and playlists from an online catalog with search and recommendations, often bundling podcasts, radio or videos.

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36 apps ranked · How we rank

  1. Number 1: YouTube Music

    Google LLC

    4.5 out of 5 (7.8M) 5B+ installs

    A strong pick if live sets, covers and video belong in your listening; the free tier's ads and Premium-gated features are the deciding factor.

    Download Now: YouTube Music Read our review of YouTube Music

  2. Number 2: Audiomack: Music Downloader

    Audiomack Music Apps

    4.8 out of 5 (9.1M) 100M+ installs

    A free, download-focused music app that suits listeners in hip-hop, Afropop, reggae and electronic music who want tracks saved for offline playback.

    Download Now: Audiomack: Music Downloader Read our review of Audiomack: Music Downloader
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  1. Number 3: TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports

    TuneIn Inc

    4.7 out of 5 (2.8M) 100M+ installs

    A broad, dependable home for live radio, news, sports and podcasts, best for listeners who want broadcast audio rather than an on-demand catalog.

    Download Now: TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports Read our review of TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports

  2. Number 4: SoundCloud: Discover Music

    SoundCloud

    4.7 out of 5 (7.7M) 100M+ installs

    A streaming app for listeners who want to dig through DJ sets, remixes and emerging artists rather than replay a chart catalog.

    Download Now: SoundCloud: Discover Music Read our review of SoundCloud: Discover Music

  3. Number 5: Simple Radio: Live AM FM Radio

    Streema, Inc.

    4.7 out of 5 (943.1K) 50M+ installs

    A well-established streaming tuner with an unusually broad station catalog, best for listeners who want quick access to familiar stations and live sports.

    Download Now: Simple Radio: Live AM FM Radio Read our review of Simple Radio: Live AM FM Radio

  4. Number 6: Spotify: Music and Podcasts

    Spotify AB

    4.3 out of 5 (36.5M) 1B+ installs

    Spotify suits listeners who want music, podcasts and audiobooks in one place, and Premium is worth it mainly for ad-free, offline listening.

    Download Now: Spotify: Music and Podcasts Read our review of Spotify: Music and Podcasts
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  1. Number 7: TREBEL: Music, MP3 & Podcasts

    M&M Media, Inc.

    4.7 out of 5 (1.7M) 50M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported music app built around offline downloads and on-demand playback, best for listeners who want their songs stored on the device.

    Download Now: TREBEL: Music, MP3 & Podcasts Read our review of TREBEL: Music, MP3 & Podcasts

  2. Number 8: Apple Music

    Apple

    4.6 out of 5 (756.5K) 100M+ installs

    A full-featured streaming app for Android listeners who want a huge catalog, high-quality audio and artist content, provided they are ready to subscribe.

    Download Now: Apple Music Read our review of Apple Music

  3. Number 9: JioSaavn - Music & Podcasts

    Saavn Media Limited

    4.3 out of 5 (9.1M) 500M+ installs

    A deep, free multilingual Indian music and podcast app, with callertunes for Jio users and an optional Pro tier.

    Download Now: JioSaavn - Music & Podcasts Read our review of JioSaavn - Music & Podcasts

  4. Number 10: iHeart: Music, Radio, Podcasts

    iHeartMedia, Inc.

    4.6 out of 5 (2.3M) 50M+ installs

    A broad, free audio hub for live radio, music, sports and podcasts, with paid tiers for ad-free listening and downloads.

    Download Now: iHeart: Music, Radio, Podcasts Read our review of iHeart: Music, Radio, Podcasts

More of the best music streaming apps

  1. 11 LiveOne: Stream Music & More Slacker Inc. 4.5 100M+
  2. 12 Deezer: Music & Podcast Player Deezer Music 4.3 100M+
  3. 13 Boomplay: Music & Live Stream Transsnet Music Limited 4.3 100M+
  4. 14 SiriusXM: Music, Sports & Talk SiriusXM 4.5 10M+
  5. 15 Nintendo Music Nintendo Co., Ltd. 4.8 1M+
  6. 16 TIDAL Music: HiFi sound TIDAL 4.5 10M+
  7. 17 Gaana: Music App, MP3 Songs Entertainment Network (India) Ltd. 4.2 100M+
  8. 18 Fit Radio: Train Inspired Social Study Media LLC 4.7 1M+
  9. 19 K-LOVE K-LOVE, Inc. 4.6 1M+
  10. 20 FM Radio, Live FM, Live radio Watermark Remover & Slow motion & SlowMo 4.3 5M+
  11. 21 Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts Amazon Mobile LLC 4.0 100M+
  12. 22 Qobuz: Music & Editorial Qobuz 4.5 1M+
  13. 23 MyMixtapez: Playlists 24/7 My Mixtapez: Rap & Hip Hop 4.2 10M+
  14. 24 Spotify: Music & Podcasts Spotify AB 3.9 100M+
  15. 25 Pandora - Music & Podcasts Pandora 3.9 100M+
  16. 26 Phonk Music - Song Remix Radio Firehawk 4.5 10M+
  17. 27 nugs nugs.net 4.6 500K+
  18. 28 Mureka: AI Radio & Music Maker Skywork AI Pte.Ltd. 4.6 5M+
  19. 29 Radio Garden Radio Garden B.V. 4.4 10M+
  20. 30 LivePhish nugs.net 4.8 100K+
  21. 31 Stingray Music - 100s of DJs Stingray Group 4.6 1M+
  22. 32 Pandora Music for TV Pandora 3.5 10M+
  23. 33 iHeartRadio for Google TV iHeartMedia, Inc. 3.6 1M+
  24. 34 Zing - Jewish Music Streaming ZING MUSIC INC 3.8 100K+
  25. 35 Classical KING Classical KING 98.1 3.9 100K+
  26. 36 FEIS FEIS LIFE APP LTD 4.1 10K+
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About music streaming apps

They spare you filling the phone's storage or buying tracks one by one, and help with finding new music. They suit casual listeners who want background playlists, commuters who download albums for offline listening and fans who follow new releases closely. Apps differ in catalog breadth, control over audio quality and downloads, how usable the free tier is and what the paid plans cost. Some lean toward algorithmic discovery, others toward curated editorial picks or social sharing.

What to look for

  • Check the catalogue for the artists and genres you listen to most, since rights deals vary and a gap can make an app useless for you.
  • Look at the free tier and the paid plans: some apps limit skips, shuffle-only playback, or audio quality unless you subscribe.
  • Confirm whether offline downloads are allowed and how many devices you can use, which matters for commuting or travel.
  • Consider the highest audio quality offered and whether it needs extra bandwidth or a specific plan.
  • Read the privacy policy to see what listening data is collected and whether it is shared with advertisers.

How we rank

Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.