Music & Audio for Android
43 free Android apps in this category.
Music & Audio apps turn an Android phone into a serious listening and recording setup. This category covers open-source players that handle local libraries and high-resolution files, streaming clients that work without heavy tracking, equalizers for shaping sound to your headphones, and recorders for voice, notes and field audio.
Most of the apps here are free and open source, which matters for audio: an open player does not lock your library into one service, does not inject ads between tracks, and keeps working offline. Start with what you actually listen to — a local FLAC collection, podcasts, internet radio or your own recordings — and pick the player built for that job rather than the one with the longest feature list.
Who this category is for
For listeners who keep music on their phone, podcast fans who want offline playback, and anyone recording voice or audio on Android without a subscription.
How to choose
- Match the player to your library: local-file players for FLAC and MP3 collections, streaming clients for radio and podcasts.
- Check offline support first if you listen on the move — downloads and local playback beat streaming on patchy connections.
- Look at format support: gapless playback, ReplayGain and equalizer presets matter more than a long codec list.
- Prefer apps that ask for as few permissions as a player needs; a music app has no reason to read your contacts.
- If you use Bluetooth headphones, test equalizer and loudness settings with your actual headphones before settling.
All Music & Audio apps (43)
Frequently asked questions
Are these Android music apps free?
The apps listed here are free to download, and most are open source. A few offer optional donations or extra features, but the core player is free and works without a subscription.
Do these players work offline?
Yes — players built for local files and downloaded podcasts work fully offline. Streaming clients need a connection for live radio, but many let you download episodes and tracks in advance.