# MusicTube: Playlist Maker PiP

> Playlist maker with background play & picture in picture. Chromecast & charts!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lightcoding.musictube](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lightcoding.musictube)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.lightcoding.musictube`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lightcoding
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 276,177
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (548 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-27
- **First published:** 2016-02-03
- **Publisher country:** PL
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lightcoding.musictube)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://musictube.lightcoding.com/privacy\_policy.html](http://musictube.lightcoding.com/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

MusicTube lets you stream millions of songs in the background while you use other apps, with Picture-in-Picture and Chromecast support. It also surfaces global music charts by country and genre, so you can discover what's trending worldwide—from Pop and Rock to Hip-Hop, Electronic, Jazz and Classical.

Create unlimited playlists for workouts, study, commuting, or parties. Enjoy fast search with smart suggestions, a modern Material 3 interface, and a completely free experience with regular updates.

## Rankings

- #135,559 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.lightcoding.musictube.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is generally liked, with several reviewers calling it excellent or best and praising playlist creation features. However, frequent issues include broken search, update-related regressions, offline/download problems, occasional playlist glitches, and login problems.

### Pros

- Overall positive reception: users describe the app as excellent, fantastic, or best and say they would recommend it.
- Playlist features and ease of use: reviewers mention creating playlists and playing from the home screen.
- Trustworthy feel: some users describe the app as trustworthy.

### Cons

- Search functionality not working / cannot search songs (appears in multiple reviews).
- Update-related regressions: broken search after update, incorrect artist data, and download issues.
- Offline usage and download limitations: cannot download music; some features require internet or fail offline.
- Freezes or glitches while creating playlists.
- Login issues: app won't let users log in.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lightcoding.musictube)