# Poweramp Equalizer

> Enhance your sound with a powerful equalizer, deep bass boost, and AutoEQ

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.maxmpz.equalizer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Poweramp Software Design (Max MP)
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 5,135,282
- **Rating:** 4.39 / 5 (23,078 ratings)
- **Version:** build-1021-bundle-play
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-06
- **First published:** 2021-03-09
- **Publisher country:** AE
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.equalizer)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/32990222/full-legal](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/32990222/full-legal)

## Description

Poweramp Equalizer is a premier Chrome extension designed for audiophiles and casual listeners alike who want to enhance their audio experience. Offering powerful features such as bass and treble boost, customizable equalization with presets ranging from 5 to 32 bands, and AutoEQ tuned for your device, this extension ensures rich, immersive sound quality.

Beyond its robust audio engine, the extension features a customizable UI with multiple themes and visualizers, supports popular preset formats like .milk, and integrates seamlessly with many third-party players. Additional utilities like auto-resume on headset or Bluetooth connection and volume key controls make it incredibly user-friendly. Whether you use headphones, Bluetooth speakers, or car audio systems, Poweramp Equalizer transforms your sound playback to a studio-grade level effortlessly.

## Rankings

- #23,768 — Overall
- #137 — Music and audio (Gross)
- #169 — Music and audio (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.DUMP`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SET_VOLUME_KEY_LONG_PRESS_LISTENER`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.maxmpz.equalizer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Poweramp Equalizer is praised for deep customization, broad features, and a large library of presets that improve sound across many players and devices, plus a worthwhile one-time premium. However, reviewers flag compatibility issues on certain Android versions/devices (e.g., Pixel 9, Android 16), reliability problems sometimes requiring hacks, and UI quirks like an unexplained notification badge. Overall, it’s a powerful, feature-rich tool with caveats around device compatibility and stability.

### Pros

- Extremely feature-rich and regularly updated with new options and skins.
- Works with most music players and supports per-device presets for easy switching.
- Huge range of presets, including headphone/earbud-specific profiles, with noticeable sound improvements (bass and clarity).
- Premium, one-time purchase offers strong value and is widely praised.
- Global and per-app equalization can affect ringtone and other sounds, offering broad control.

### Cons

- Inconsistent compatibility on certain devices and Android versions (e.g., Pixel 9, Android 16) requiring workarounds.
- Not functioning properly on some devices or setups, with reports of needing ADB or other hacks to operate.
- Unclear notification badge (red dot) on the app icon with no visible in-app notification.
- Intermittent reliability issues such as skipping causing spikes or double equalization with Android Auto.

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