Reviews of ServeStream

By: William Seemann

List of user reviews and ratings for ServeStream

Total ratings

4.26 (Rating count: 3,792)

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Review summary

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Outdated and not maintained, with compatibility issues on newer Android versions.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.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.70

All time rating average: 4.26

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15% (5)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-04-12	Di*****	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
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
2025-10-15	Jo*****	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.
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.
2024-06-24	Us*****	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.
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.
2024-04-02	Ev*****	Perfect for listening to my favourite shoutcast streams, including my own autodj stream
Perfect for listening to my favourite shoutcast streams, including my own autodj stream
2024-02-19	I_*****	No longer supported
No longer supported
2024-01-25	Mi*****	I have used this app for years, but, it seems incompatible with later versions of Android, so I need to find a replacement. In particular: unable to sort entries in the URL section; desktop shortcuts causes the launcher app (Quickstep) to crash; removing said shortcut leaves a ghost icon on the screen; streams will not auto start when connecting to bluetooth (could be user error). With no new release for years, I don't expect it to get fixed.
I have used this app for years, but, it seems incompatible with later versions of Android, so I need to find a replacement. In particular: unable to sort entries in the URL section; desktop shortcuts causes the launcher app (Quickstep) to crash; removing said shortcut leaves a ghost icon on the screen; streams will not auto start when connecting to bluetooth (could be user error). With no new release for years, I don't expect it to get fixed.
2022-12-10	Vi*****	Perfect app to listen to web link posted content. Can't seem to find another comparable
Perfect app to listen to web link posted content. Can't seem to find another comparable
2022-07-26	Le*****	I use it all the time. Thank you!
I use it all the time. Thank you!
2022-07-14	Ve*****	Very difficult to configure. To this point I still can't complete the process. I have tried every url I know and still says invalid url. Don't know what else to do. Sucks
Very difficult to configure. To this point I still can't complete the process. I have tried every url I know and still says invalid url. Don't know what else to do. Sucks
2022-06-08	Mi*****	Excellent. I really love this clean app.
Excellent. I really love this clean app.