# MusicBash - discover music

> Two songs, one winner - you decide! Stream your favourite music.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.umusic.musicbash`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** U-Apps
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 675,308
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (4,513 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2023-10-20
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.umusic.musicbash)
- **Website:** [http://musicbash.io/](http://musicbash.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.musicbash.io/privacy](https://www.musicbash.io/privacy)

## Description

MusicBash is an exciting Chrome extension designed for music lovers who want to discover new songs and artists through fun, engaging duels. Each Bashset pits two songs or artists against each other—like Drake vs Kanye or BTS vs BLACKPINK—and you decide the winner by voting. Explore countless Bashsets across genres such as hip hop, rock, pop, and dance, tailored daily to your music preferences.

Key features include streaming duels, voting for your favorite tracks, creating personalized playlists on Spotify or Apple Music, and even crafting your own Bashsets to share with the community. Stay updated with trending artists and enjoy curated 'Artist of the Week' challenges. MusicBash makes discovering and enjoying music interactive and fun, perfect for every music fan eager to explore new tunes and artists effortlessly.

## Rankings

- #85,403 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.umusic.musicbash.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users largely praise MusicBash for how it helps discover new music and its engaging, entertaining experience. They also note good variety of songs and an approach to discovery that feels fresh. The main complaints center on friction introduced by social ‘bash sets’ features, persistent login/streaming service prompts, and reliability problems such as glitches with bash creation and search results. Privacy concerns about Spotify listening history appearing in some cases are also mentioned. Addressing these issues could make the discovery experience even stronger.

### Pros

- Strong focus on discovering new music and artists.
- Entertaining and engaging experience that keeps users from getting bored.
- Good variety and quality of music available for discovery.
- Unique approach to discovery with a different format that users find interesting.

### Cons

- Social bash sets feature adds friction and feels unnecessary/overcomplicated.
- Login/authorization issues and persistent prompts to connect a streaming service.
- Bugs and reliability issues, including glitches in bash creation and search results.

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