# Point Blank Radio

> London's underground radio, live 24/7. House, techno, drum & bass, soul & jazz.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.woohoo.pbfm`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ai Rockstars
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 78,614
- **Version:** 3.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26
- **First published:** 2013-05-24
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woohoo.pbfm)
- **Website:** [http://www.pointblank.fm](http://www.pointblank.fm/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pointblankradio.com/privacy](https://pointblankradio.com/privacy)

## Description

**Point Blank Radio** brings London’s underground music scene to your Android device with a live 24/7 stream, broadcasting house, tech house, minimal house, techno, drum & bass, soul, jazz, funk, rare groove, boogie and disco.

Check the weekly schedule, discover DJs, see who is live or up next, and message the studio while a show is airing. Send Big-Ups, request Track IDs, share your listening experience on Instagram, and enjoy authentic London radio wherever you are—in the city or around the world.

## Rankings

- #249,004 — Overall
- #13 — point

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.woohoo.pbfm.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users praise Point Blank Radio for its quality DJs, varied shows, and great music selection. However, many experience frequent playback interruptions, crashes, and app instability across multiple Samsung devices. The app often requires reinstallation and has unresolved connectivity issues, prompting users to resort to alternatives like TuneIn. While the station itself is well-liked, app performance significantly detracts from the listening experience.

### Pros

- Great music station with quality DJs and varied shows
- Good improvement from previous versions
- App offers 21st century radio experience with bangin tunes and dance times
- Users appreciate the station even when the app itself has issues

### Cons

- App frequently cuts out or stops playing after a short time
- Often requires reinstallation to work properly
- Does not work well or at all on various Samsung phone models (Galaxy S4, A5, Note 4, S7 Edge)
- Crashes when using other phone functions, making it unreliable
- Sound cuts out intermittently during playback

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