Every Android smartphone has built-in applications for listening to music, but they usually have poor functionality and the same interface. Therefore, many users are looking for alternative options. Downloading a free player is quite simple - there are hundreds of them on the market, but just two simple requirements for the application - user-friendly design and good sound - significantly narrow the selection.
Nevertheless, we coped with the search task. Take a look at the rating, which contains the best music players for Android. Below are the top 7 applications for lovers of high-quality sound.
No. 6 – Stellio
Download: Google Play
Stellio is a player with a unique feature. You can link your VKontakte account to it, and listen to any audio recordings from the social network through the player, with convenient cataloging, an equalizer and various sound enhancers. Stellio plays not only the user's audio recordings, but also tracks from friends, groups, charts and recommended playlists. There is even a global search in the VK audio library, turning Stellio into a full-fledged streaming platform for online listening to music.
All this is available in the free version of the player, so the developers did not stand on ceremony with advertising - there really is a lot of it. You can remove all ads and get a dark theme in the premium version of Stellio, which costs 139 rubles.
Advantages
USB Audio Player Pro is a very convenient listening tool that even the average user can understand.
When listening, you can see brief information about the track, find out its duration, rewind, put on repeat or set random play. A very convenient application allows you to control your music even if your Android smartphone or tablet is in lock mode. In this position, you will be able to switch songs, pause or access the equalizer.
What's available:
- Play any files in mp3, flac, ogg, wav, m4a, aac and many other formats. There is support for 24- and 32-bit formats.
- DAC support (provided your Android device supports USB host).
- Audio playback up to 32-bit at 384 kHz. For comparison, other audio players only work correctly with up to 16-bit extension.
- Radio station support.
- Flexible management settings, creating folders, playlists and albums.
- Equalizer support with 10 bands.
- Additional settings to improve sound if you have root access to the device.
- Random play or repeat audio recordings.
- Scrobbling on the Last Fm site.
#3 – USB Audio Player Pro
Download: Google Play
UAPP is the most unique music player for Android that you can install on your phone. This is perhaps the only program that works 100% correctly and reveals the capabilities of external DACs connected via USB. It supports audio DACs up to 32-bit and any sampling rate.
There are no compromises in terms of omnivorousness: absolutely all formats are supported, from basic to FLAC, MQA, DSD and SACD. Proper configuration of USB Audio Player Pro allows you to achieve reference sound quality, as far as this concept is applicable to mobile devices. So for owners of USB DACs who are choosing which player to download for Android, this is the main recommendation.
USB Audio Player PRO 5.6.1 Paid
High-quality media player with support for USB audio DAC with a resolution of up to 32 bits at any sampling rate!
Plays all popular file formats including wav, flac, mp3 and DSD. This app is a must have for every Hi-Fi lover, it removes all the limitations of Android. Even without a USB DAC, this is one of the best media players available. Please note that you need a USB OTG cable to connect the DAC, any class USB audio device is suitable. Developer:
eXtream Software Development
Interface language:
English, Russian
Compatibility: Minimal Android: 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Target Android: 8.0 (Oreo) Status: PAID version Screenshot: Original by Dymonyxx
Features:
• Plays files in wav, flac, ogg, mp3, DSD, aiff, aac, m4a, ape, cue, etc. formats (and even 24- or 32-bit). • Supports USB audio DAC connected via an OTG cable (if your Android device supports USB host) • Reproduces audio up to 32-bit at 384 kHz without conversion, or any other resolution supported by the DAC, completely without the use of an audio system Android. Other Android systems are limited to 16-bit at 48 kHz resolution, even on Android 5. • Supports DSD-over-PCM mode for natural DSD playback and converts DSD to PCM if the DAC does not support DSD (*.dff, *.dsf files ) • Play folders • UPnP/DLNA • Play files from a network with Samba access (does not work with Windows and NAS) • Stream audio from radio stations (.m3u, .pls, .asx and AAC/mp3 streams are supported) • Play music databases and Android playlists. Listen to albums, or create your own playlists from a list of songs. • Playback without pauses • Recalculation of sample rate (if the DAC does not support the sample rate of the file, if possible, it is converted to a higher frequency, otherwise to the highest) • 10-band equalizer (can be disabled) • Root access or setup no kernels are required, but if you have root access to the device, there are additional adjustments to combat sound stuttering (for example, when the screen is off) • Software and hardware volume control (if available) • Song shuffle and repeat • Last .fm scrobbling
Attention!
This is not a general purpose driver and can only be used by this application. It is not possible to use this program with a USB audio device with other applications!
Android 5 users:
Although Android 5 has partial support for USB DACs, their capabilities are limited to 16 bits at 44100/48000 Hz. For high quality playback, you will still need this app to enjoy 24-bit music at whatever sample rate your DAC supports.
Here is a list of tested devices and other information about connecting USB audio devices:
https://www.extreamsd.com/index.php/technology/usb-audio-driver
Changes:
* Added support for DTS WAV files * Added HiRes support for the Shanling M6 PRO (PCM), Oppo Find X2 PRO, LG Q9 and MI PAD 4. * Solved issue with album art when using the 'Ignore 'The' ' option. * Added an option 'Pause on Bluetooth disconnect * Solved an issue where the internal DAC of a Xiaomi device was not detected for some device languages. * Solved issue with DFF parsing that could lead to the app hanging or consuming a lot of CPU/battery. and more..
DOWNLOAD:
usb-audio-player-pro-5_6_1-build-561_armeabi-v7aarm64-v8ax86x86_64_prosmart_by.zip [31.83 Mb] (downloads: 1579)
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usb-audio-player-pro_4_2_5_rebuild-by-dymonyxx.zip [11.99 Mb] (downloads: 631)
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For versions up to 3.8.0 there is a separate working patch:
usbaudioplayerpro_3_8_0.zip [22.94 Mb] (downloads: 1754)
usbaudioplayerpatcherv1_0.zip [437.98 Kb] (downloads: 796)
#2 – Neutron Music Player
Download: Google Play
Another good music player for Android, the main focus of which is on sound quality. Neutron hasn't received much attention due to its archaic-looking and complex interface, which hides a bunch of settings, but once you understand them, you can get outstanding sound from a combination of a regular smartphone and budget headphones.
Even on standard settings, Neutron will produce better audio than most competitors, since it uses its own 32/64-bit audio engine to process it, rather than the phone's stock codec. The player also works with USB DACs, plays all current audio formats and supports Hi-Res. The only disadvantage of Neutron, besides the difficulty of mastering it, is that only a trial version is available in the Market, which can be used for only 5 days. But Google downloads the hacked APK of the player without any problems.
Peculiarities
This player is an excellent tool for music lovers who not only like to listen to music on their Android, but also pay attention to the playback quality, bass and other listening attributes.
USB Audio Player Pro is highly valued by users not only for audio listening, but also for convenient navigation and flexible control settings. The icing on the cake is the ability to connect a digital to analog converter (aka DAC). This tool is so important for users, because with its help you can convert sound, improve quality and other recording parameters. The audio player differs from analogues in its user-friendly interface. You can sort all your music according to your tastes, create albums and playlists, and then quickly access them. You can find the desired song through the search, or go to the top panel of the player. There you can switch between albums, playlists, a full list of tracks or compositions divided by genre.
#1 – Poweramp
Download: Google Play
The top players for Android are expectedly headed by the popular Poweramp, which appeared at the dawn of the OS, at the end of 2010. It has an elegant interface with support for themes that can be downloaded from Google Play. Poweramp works quickly, pleases with smooth animations and produces good sound, with the ability to output Hi-Res.
Supports multiple playback settings, tag editing, Android Auto integration, and streaming to devices using Chromecast. Poweramp is a powerful player that almost everyone seems to love. It is distributed as a two-week trial version with unlimited functionality. This is enough to test all the features and understand whether the application is worth its 199 rubles.
On topic: 15 most useful free applications that should be on every Android smartphone
USB Audio Player PRO v5.6.1 APK+Mod
High-quality media player with support for USB audio DAC and HiRes audio chips from modern phones. Play at any resolution and sample rate supported by the DAC! Formats of different popularity are supported, including wav, flac, mp3, m4a, MQA and DSD.
The application is a must-have for every audiophile: it will allow you to bypass all Android audio restrictions. Whether you use our custom USB audio driver for USB DACs, our HiRes driver for internal audio chips, or the stock Android driver, this app is one of the best media players out there.
As of version 5, the app includes MQA Core Decoder (in-app purchase required). MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The MQA master file is fully authenticated. It's small to stream or download and is backwards compatible. The Tidal streaming service, supported by the USB audio player PRO, includes many tracks in MQA. This is a great opportunity to experience MQA.
The MQA decoder will expand the MQA stream from 44.1/48 kHz to 88.2/96 kHz. It can be combined with USB DACs that have an MQA renderer (eg AudioQuest DragonFly / iFi / Ztella) for further deployment to even higher sample rates. For extra For information about MQA visit https://mqa.co.uk. To learn more about MQA in the application, visit https://www.extreamsd.com/index.php/mqa.
Features: • Plays wav/flac/ogg/mp3/MQA/DSD/SACD/aiff/aac/m4a/ape/cue/wv/etc. files (even 24-bit and 32-bit). • Supports USB audio DACs connected by OTG cable. • Plays up to 32-bit/768kHz or any other speed/resolution supported by your USB DAC, completely bypassing the Android audio system. Other Android players are limited to 16bit/48kHz. • Uses HiRes audio chips found in many phones (LG V series, Samsung S, OnePlus, Fiio X5/X7, Pioneer XDP, Nokia, etc.) and can reproduce HiRes audio with 24-bit precision without oversampling! Bypasses Android's oversampling limitations! • Free MQA decoding and rendering on LG V30/V35/V40/V50/G7/G8 • DoP, native DSD and DSD to PCM conversion • MorphIt Mobile Tone Boosters: Enhance your headphones and emulate over 700 headphone models (in-app purchase required) • Folder playback • UPnP/DLNA • UPnP media renderer and content server • Network playback (SambaV1/V2, FTP, WebDAV) • Stream audio from Tidal (including Tidal Masters/MQA), Qobuz and Shoutcast • Gapless playback • Bit technology perfect • Replay gain technology • Synchronized display of lyrics • Sample rate conversion (if your DAC does not support the audio file's sample rate, it will be converted to a higher frequency if available, or to the highest frequency if not available) • 10-band equalizer • Software and hardware volume control (if applicable) • Upsampling (optional) • Last.fm scrobbling • Android Auto • No root required!
In-app purchases: * Advanced parametric equalizer from effects provider ToneBoosters (approx. €1.99) * MorphIt headphone simulator (approx. €3.29) * MQA Core decoder (approx. €3.49)
Warning:
This is not a generic system-wide driver: you can only play from this application, just like any other player.
Please see the list of tested devices and additional information. Information about connecting a USB audio device: https://www.extreamsd.com/index.php/technology/usb-audio-driver
For additional Information about our HiRes driver and compatibility list: https://www.extreamsd.com/index.php/hires-audio-driver
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