Loudwire

Name: Loudwire
Rating: 4.5049505 (907 reviews)
Author: Townsquare Media, Inc.

By: Townsquare Media, Inc.

Rock Music News

Features & Capabilities

Loudwire is the world’s leading hard rock and metal news platform, delivering the latest updates, exclusive interviews, and original video content. Fans can subscribe for real-time notifications on breaking news, share stories on social media, and save articles for offline reading. With full multi-tasking support and background audio controls, Loudwire enhances your music news experience. Discover more features in the latest version and contribute feedback directly through the app.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio News & Magazines

By:

Townsquare Media, Inc.

Downloads:

100,373 44

Rating:

4.50

(907) 3 new ratings

Version:

2.7.2 Last updated: 2026-05-12

Version code:

Creation date:

2016-12-02

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS Moderate risk

Size:

64.78MB

Email:

ap*****@townsquaredigital.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-30

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 214,302 ▼ 451

Other platforms

Loudwire (v2.8.1)

4.40

(115)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Townsquare Media, Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsm.loudwire

Email:

ap*****@townsquaredigital.com

Website:

http://loudwire.com

Publisher Change History

2026-04-07: as*****@townsquaredigital.com to ap*****@townsquaredigital.com

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User Reviews

Users praise Loudwire for its comprehensive rock and metal news coverage, music variety from classic to new artists, and enjoyable radio broadcasts featuring popular hosts. However, many are frustrated by excessive intrusive ads, technical issues like crashes and app slowdowns, limitations in audio playback controls, and repetitive content. Interface problems and bias in political articles are also noted. Overall, while the app has valuable content for rock enthusiasts, usability and ad experience detract from user satisfaction.

Pros

Provides up-to-date rock and metal news and articles
Offers a good mix of music from classic to contemporary rock and metal
Loudwire Nights radio broadcast is appreciated by users
Hosts engaging personalities like Toni Gonzalez that users enjoy
Includes features like GearFactor and music lists/videos that users like

Cons

Excessive and intrusive advertisements, including video pop-up ads, making the app difficult to use
App crashes, slow performance, and occasional bugs like cutting off articles after a short time
Lack of audio controls such as pause, rewind, or playing in the background when switching apps
Repetitive content with similar articles and insufficient variety in music being played
Interface issues such as ads covering buttons or inability to scroll properly