BubbleUPnP for DLNA/Chromecast

Name: BubbleUPnP for DLNA/Chromecast
Rating: 4.0889425 (83174 reviews)
Author: Bubblesoft

By: Bubblesoft App

Cast all your music and videos to TV, DLNA, Chromecast, Hi-Fi, phone and more!

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

12,325,680 ▲ 9.19K

Data as of 2026-10-08

Rating:

4.09 +20

(83,174)

Version:

4.6.7.1

Last updated: 2026-09-16

Ranking

#11,820 ▼ 29

Overall

Features & Capabilities

BubbleUPnP for DLNA/Chromecast is a versatile casting app that lets you stream your favorite music, videos, and photos to a wide range of devices in your home. Compatible with Chromecast devices, DLNA and Smart TVs, popular Hi-Fi music receivers, gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation, and Amazon Fire TV, it offers extensive device support.

The app accesses media from various sources including UPnP/DLNA media servers, local Android storage, cloud providers like Dropbox and OneDrive, and music services such as TIDAL and Qobuz. Features include smart transcoding for Chromecast, subtitle support, audio/video track selection, playback queues, editable playlists, sleep timer, and secure internet access to your home media on the go. Additional functionalities are available through the optional BubbleUPnP Server software and license app, enhancing your streaming experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment Music & Audio

By:

Bubblesoft

Downloads:

12,325,680 9.19K

Rating:

4.09

(83,174) 20 new ratings

Version:

4.6.7.1 Last updated: 2026-09-16

Version code:

3000933

Creation date:

2011-06-14

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION Moderate risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED Moderate risk

Size:

22.24MB

Email:

bu*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-08

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Developed by:: Bubblesoft
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp
Email:: bu*****@gmail.com
Website:: https://bubblesoftapps.com/bubbleupnp

User Reviews

BubbleUPnP for DLNA/Chromecast is widely praised for powerful streaming, broad source/device support, and an easy-to-use interface. It handles local/NAS files and streaming services, supports transcoding, and is valued for Hi‑Fi playback and long-term maintenance. However, some users report reliability and stability issues, with occasional playback disruptions and transcoding/Chromecast errors. Licensing/feature restrictions in the free tier and some platform limitations are also noted by a subset of reviewers. Overall, a capable, well-maintained app with caveats around QoS.

Pros

Excellent DLNA/Chromecast streaming with transcoding support to TVs and hi-fi receivers.
Broad source compatibility, including local files, NAS, and streaming services (e.g., Qobuz, Tidal).
Intuitive, easy-to-use UI.
Regular updates and strong ongoing maintenance; paid version is reliable.
Long-standing, trusted app that remains useful across years and devices.

Cons

Reliability and stability issues affecting playback and connections (crashes, drops).
Occasional playback/streaming errors during transcoding or Chromecast playback (e.g., files cannot be read, Chromecast errors).

Recent reviews

App Is A Trainwreck, Stay Away. It tries cover a million bases, offers no help, and keeps reverting to something called AssetUPnP. I wanted to stream my Google Drive to my Wiim Ultra player and when you click on Google Drive, it reverts back to your local storage. Help screens are hopelessly out of date. Avoid at all costs.