# MusicSync: Play Music

> Cloud music player for offline music,podcasts,radio - Google Drive™ downloader

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.ashishb.androidmusicplayer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.ashishb.androidmusicplayer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.ashishb.androidmusicplayer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ashishb
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 50,158
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (438 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.485
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2020-10-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ashishb.androidmusicplayer)
- **Website:** [https://musicsync.ashishb.net](https://musicsync.ashishb.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://musicsync.ashishb.net/privacy-policy.html](https://musicsync.ashishb.net/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**MusicSync** is a cloud-based music, podcast, and radio player for Android. Stream your personal collection directly from Google Drive or local SD card storage without filling your device. Create and manage playlists, shuffle or repeat tracks, and enjoy support for MP3, MP4, FLAC, and ALAC formats with high-fidelity sound and gapless playback.

Download music for offline listening with advanced caching, making it ideal for travel, limited connectivity, or saving mobile data. MusicSync offers a free experience without time, shuffle, skip, or intrusive ad limits. Additional features include Android Auto and Wear OS support, WhatsApp media playback, skip silence, customizable playback speed, and security-focused data protection.

## Rankings

- #300,538 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `net.ashishb.androidmusicplayer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

MusicSync is valued for its ability to stream and cache music from Google Drive reliably, with features like shuffle and offline access enhancing its appeal. However, users commonly report issues with casting audio to smart TVs, problems with Android Auto playback, and some UI/UX shortcomings such as difficulty managing queues and inconsistent controls. Despite these drawbacks, active developer engagement and regular updates provide hope for improvements.

### Pros

- Seamless integration and playback from Google Drive, allowing access to large music collections both online and offline.
- Reliable music playback with good syncing and caching capabilities, providing smooth music listening experience.
- Active development and responsive developer support, addressing user queries and issues promptly.
- Features like shuffle, playlist creation, and offline download enhance user experience and usability.
- Minimalistic and clean user interface appreciated by many users for ease of setup and use.

### Cons

- Casting to external devices, particularly Samsung smart TVs, has issues with audio streaming despite visual connection.
- Android Auto integration is problematic, with playback stopping after a few seconds and limited control through car systems.
- User interface has usability issues such as difficult queue navigation, inconsistent controls, and lack of certain playback controls like continuous play in all folders.
- Missing features like in-app song deletion, permanent playback speed adjustment, and advanced playlist or folder organization within the app.
- Bugs including crashes with certain playlist files (.m3u) and occasional playback glitches reported by multiple users.

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