Poweramp alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Poweramp: android only, and no streaming service support. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Poweramp, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Musicolet currently ranks first.
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Best Poweramp alternative for most people
MusicoletFree, ad-free offline Android player that's lighter and simpler.
Best Poweramp alternative for a free option
foobar2000Free player with an Android version and wide format support.
Best Poweramp alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
PlexampStream your home library to your phone from a Plex server.
Best Poweramp alternative for Mac
foobar2000Free player with an Android version and wide format support.
Best Poweramp alternative for Windows
foobar2000Free player with an Android version and wide format support.
Best Poweramp alternative for Linux
PlexampStream your home library to your phone from a Plex server.
Best Poweramp alternative for iPhone and Android
foobar2000Free player with an Android version and wide format support.
Poweramp alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Poweramp?
Musicolet ranks first right now. Free, ad-free offline Android player that's lighter and simpler. Symfonium and foobar2000 follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Poweramp?
Yes. Musicolet (free), foobar2000 (free) and Plexamp (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Poweramp?
None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which Poweramp alternatives work on Linux?
Plexamp runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Poweramp?
The complaints we hear most: android only; no streaming service support; many settings for casual listeners.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Poweramp, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.