# playStream Internet Radio

> A simple and easy to use internet radio player with over 53.000 channels

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.playstream`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stofkat
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 53,864
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (308 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.01
- **Last updated:** 2016-10-23
- **First published:** 2012-03-09
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playstream)
- **Website:** [http://www.stofkat.awardspace.info](http://www.stofkat.awardspace.info/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://toffeeshare.com/info](https://toffeeshare.com/info)

## Description

**playStream Internet Radio** is a user-friendly online radio player providing access to over 53,000 channels from shoutcast and radionomy networks. With its built-in smart search, users can effortlessly find music by genre or station name. The extension supports adding custom internet radio streams and features a favorites list to quickly access preferred stations.

Additionally, playStream maintains a song history of up to 20 tracks per channel, allowing listeners to revisit recently played songs. Designed for simplicity and functionality, it’s an ideal choice for anyone seeking a seamless internet radio experience directly in their browser. Feedback and feature requests are welcomed via email, and users are encouraged to rate the app if they enjoy it.

## Rankings

- #291,536 — Overall

## Review summary

Users appreciate playStream Internet Radio for its simplicity, reliable performance, and wide radio station selection, including custom stream support. However, common issues include lack of playback controls, background playback stopping prematurely, no suspension of playback during calls, and intrusive ads. Some users also have difficulty finding specific stations. Overall, the app is praised for doing its core function well but could improve usability with added controls and better background handling.

### Pros

- Simple and easy to use with no unnecessary features
- Reliable playback that works as intended
- Provides a wide selection of internet radio stations
- Includes useful features like recently played tracks
- Allows custom stream setup

### Cons

- Lacks essential controls like stop, play, and volume adjustment
- Playback does not continue in the background for long
- Does not suspend playback during phone calls or rings
- Annoying advertisements despite simple functionality
- Some users unable to find their desired stations

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