# Poweramp Music Player

> The ultimate music player for Android with equalizer and bass boost

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.maxmpz.audioplayer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.maxmpz.audioplayer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.maxmpz.audioplayer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Poweramp Software Design (Max MP)
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 96,601,705
- **Rating:** 4.08 / 5 (1,382,290 ratings)
- **Version:** build-1023-bundle-play
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-25
- **First published:** 2010-11-01
- **Publisher country:** AE
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer)
- **Website:** [http://powerampapp.com/](http://powerampapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/8016901/full-legal](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/8016901/full-legal)

## Description

Poweramp Music Player is the ultimate Android music app designed to play local files and radio streams in an extensive range of formats, including high-resolution audio. Featuring a powerful internal 64-bit audio engine, it offers custom DSP effects such as equalizer, bass, treble, reverb, tempo control, and stereo expansion.

The player supports up to 32-band graphical and parametric equalizers, gapless playback, crossfade, replay gain, synchronized lyrics, and detailed audio information. It seamlessly integrates with Android Auto and Chromecast, enabling easy control and wireless streaming. Customizable with multiple skins, widgets, and visualization presets, Poweramp offers a richly tailored user experience. Additional features like playlist importing/exporting, album art downloading, tag editing, and extensive format support (including .cue, m3u, dsd, opus) make it the go-to choice for serious music lovers seeking high-quality playback and advanced customization.

## Rankings

- #1,566 — Overall
- #94 — Music and audio (Gross)
- #154 — Music and audio (Free)
- #3 — disable
- #9 — player
- #12 — mp3

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.SET_VOLUME_KEY_LONG_PRESS_LISTENER`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.maxmpz.audioplayer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Poweramp is praised for its powerful EQ and rich feature set, plus long-term reliability and updates. Common drawbacks include album art download/accuracy problems, licensing/trial confusion with forced payments, and inconsistent UI/navigation that some users find non-intuitive.

### Pros

- Powerful equalizer and sound customization
- Feature-rich with a generous free version and regular updates
- Long-standing, trusted player with positive reputation
- Strong overall audio quality and customization options

### Cons

- Album art/cover art retrieval and accuracy issues (download failures and incorrect automatic covers) across multiple updates
- Licensing/trial confusion and forced payments after the trial period
- UI/UX/navigation problems, including non-intuitive navigation and back-button handling, plus some control gestures and slider interactions

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