# Folk Alley Player

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id320019182](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id320019182)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id320019182`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Freshgrass Foundation
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (150 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-27
- **First published:** 2009-06-26
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/folk-alley-player/id320019182)
- **Website:** [https://www.folkalley.com](https://www.folkalley.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse](http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse)

## Description

Folk Alley Player brings Folk Alley’s hosted folk, Americana and roots music to your Chrome browser. Enjoy live streaming with DVR-like controls to pause, rewind, and fast-forward, plus background playback so you can browse, work, or exercise while listening. The built-in alarm clock lets you wake up to your favorite tunes.

Access extra content from Folk Alley, including videos, blogs and performance interviews, and purchase music. With one-click stream switching, sharing features, and a Sleep Timer, this extension makes it easy to enjoy and discover great roots music anytime.

## Rankings

- #114,668 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers praise Folk Alley for excellent sound, thoughtful curation, and broad, discovery-friendly folk catalog including Irish music and seasonal tracks. The app is repeatedly described as easy to use with a clean interface, and the variety supports daily listening and interviews. Reviewers also value the member-supported model and the dedicated app experience. While a few note occasional glitches, the consensus emphasizes high-quality music, a strong, easy-to-navigate library, and a welcoming, community-driven listening experience.

### Pros

- Excellent sound quality with a wide, well-curated selection of folk music
- Easy to navigate and use, even for non-tech users
- Strong variety and discovery including Irish music, seasonal tracks, and new artists
- Listener-supported with a dedicated app and community feel
- Regular, mood-elevating listening that fits daily routines

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id320019182)