# Pandora - Music & Podcasts > Get instant access to your favorite artists, albums, playlists, and podcasts Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pandora.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pandora.android) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.pandora.android` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Pandora - **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO - **Downloads:** 311,736,997 - **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (3,306,460 ratings) - **Version:** 2608.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-08 - **First published:** 2026-07-29 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 63 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pandora.android) - **Website:** [http://www.pandora.com](http://www.pandora.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [http://www.pandora.com/privacy](http://www.pandora.com/privacy) ## Description Pandora offers a tailored music and podcast streaming experience that adapts to your tastes. Create your own stations from favorite songs, artists, or genres, and explore recommended stations that match your mood or activity. Enjoy seamless streaming of current global hits, personalized playlists, and podcasts all in one place. With features like voice commands for hands-free control, Android Auto, and Wear OS support, Pandora makes it easy to take your music and podcasts on the go — whether you're commuting, working out, or traveling light. Upgrade to Pandora Plus or Premium for ad-free listening, offline playback, unlimited skips, and enhanced audio quality. Discover, stream, and enjoy music and podcasts that truly resonate with you. ## Rankings - #464 — Overall - #2 — Android wear (Gross) - #3 — Music and audio (Gross) - #4 — Music and audio (Free) - #12 — Application (Gross) - #41 — Android wear (Free) ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST` - `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA` - `com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.pandora.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Many users appreciate Pandora's personalized music recommendations and variety of stations, enjoying long-term use and unique features like concert alerts. However, a majority report significant issues like frequent crashes, app restarting unexpectedly, buggy play controls including auto-playing music, and problems with managing playlists and downloaded content. Playback errors and a frustrating user interface contribute to declining satisfaction, with some premium subscribers considering switching to other streaming services despite Pandora's musical strengths. ### Pros - Pandora has a strong music recommendation algorithm that users appreciate, discovering new and favorite music over many years. - Users enjoy the variety of music stations, playlists, and podcasts available on the app. - The app allows for convenient background music playback, making it suitable for activities like driving and writing. - Pandora's concert notification feature is valued by some users. - Many long-time users prefer Pandora over other streaming services for its personalized music experience. ### Cons - The app frequently crashes or restarts unexpectedly, disrupting music playback. - There are persistent bugs causing the app to play music without user command or to open on its own. - Users report issues with pausing music causing the app to close or lose play controls. - Difficulty playing specific songs or albums and errors when attempting to replay or skip tracks are common complaints. - The app has poor playlist and station management, with issues like inability to edit playlists or deleted downloaded stations not recovering properly. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Online Music Player](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nk.onlinemusic) — 96,402 users - [Pandora Music for TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pandora.android.atv) — 10,321,752 users, 3.30 / 5 - [Non Stop Radio: Radio/Podcasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.assistant.greekradio) — 35,631 users, 4.75 / 5 - [Radios and Podcasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.andrologiciels.androcastradio) — 28 users - [Podify](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.techificent.podify) — 96 users - [World Radios](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.digitalapps.worldradios) — 551,112 users, 4.71 / 5 - [Spotify: Music and Podcasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spotify.music) — 3,118,286,882 users, 4.35 / 5 - [iHeart: Music, Radio, Podcasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.clearchannel.iheartradio.controller) — 98,374,218 users, 4.59 / 5 - [Radio Vibe – Simple Music App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radiovibe.app) — 833 users - [Radio and Podcast Player](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vanillaradioplayer) — 17 users - [StreamingPulse](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.streaming.pulse) — 4,675 users, 4.70 / 5 - [Panamera Radio Station](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fengshi.panamera.radio.station) — 8,140 users, 4.33 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pandora.android)