ServeStream

Name: ServeStream
Rating: 4.26 (3792 reviews)
Author: William Seemann

By: William Seemann

Open source HTTP streaming media player and media server browser.

Features & Capabilities

ServeStream is a versatile open source HTTP streaming media player and media server browser designed to support a wide range of audio formats and streaming protocols. It allows users to stream media via http, https, mms, mmsh, and file protocols, supporting audio formats including mp3, mp4, m4a, ogg, wav, and more. The extension also handles various playlist formats such as m3u, pls, asx, and xspf.

With features like multitasking with background audio playback, repeat and shuffle modes, alarm clock support, home screen widgets, and shortcut integration, ServeStream offers a comprehensive media streaming experience. Its HTML parsing capability enables navigation through HTTP media servers serving HTML pages. Ideal for those looking to browse and play custom online radio and SHOUTcast streams, ServeStream emphasizes community-driven development and actively encourages user feedback via its GitHub repository.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

0.7.3 Last updated: 2016-09-02

Creation date:

2010-12-11

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Email:

ws*****@gmail.com

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

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Ranking

# 122,550 ▼ 364

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Developed by:

William Seemann

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.servestream

Email:

ws*****@gmail.com

Website:

http://sourceforge.net/projects/servestream/

User Reviews

Users value ServeStream for its minimalist, open-source, ad-free design and the ability to stream direct URLs (including credentials) while saving favorites. However, multiple reviews note a lack of updates leading to compatibility problems on newer Android versions, frequent connection drops, and unreliable playback. Metadata display is also inconsistent, with some streams not showing correct track info. Overall, it’s a lightweight, focused streaming client that shines when streams are supported by sources but suffers from maintenance and reliability issues.

Pros

Simple, clean, and lightweight interface that's easy to use.
Open-source, ad-free, and minimalist design.
Supports streaming direct URLs (including credentials) and lets you save favorite streams for quick access.

Cons

Outdated and not maintained, with compatibility issues on newer Android versions.
Streams frequently drop or fail to reconnect, reducing reliability.
Metadata handling is inconsistent, with missing or incorrect track information.

Recent reviews

Very good app, the only thing I would wish for, is to have the option to always try to reconnect if it disconnects for any reason

Di*****, 2026-04-12

Used to use ServeStream only, then preferred TuneIn for the stream info, but it refuses to play streams it once did. ServeStream is now the reliable one, with stream info if made available by source. Just need source IP info.

Jo*****, 2025-10-15

The app and concept is great. Minimalist, no ads, opensource, allows stream user/pass and light. There is only 3 issues and reason why i am not giving it 5 stars at the moment. Last update was in 2016, the app backup path should be allowed to be manually selected by the user and the song info at the bottom from the streams screen, does not display 100% properly (some letters end up on top of other letters) Fix these 3 things and it's 5 starts. These 3 things got me looking into transistor app.