Best Upbeat alternatives: apps like Upbeat: Music Streaming Player

Whether you want more options like Upbeat or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 8+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Upbeat

YouListen - Play Everything by Anh Kiet Nguyen

Listen everything in the world

Editor's Choice

4.5😐(3.3K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Stream music, podcasts, and stories with this app. Create personalized playlists, enjoy ad-free listening, and get song recommendations tailored to your taste. Listen even with your screen off.

What We Love

🚀 Works well
🚀 Allows background playback
🚀 No ads
👍 Great concept
👍 Useful for listening to music/videos

Room to Improve

🐛 Playback issues (pausing, freezing, not playing)
🐛 Search function not working
🐛 Errors/bugs (player got problem, unable to retrieve metadata)
🔋 Drains battery
💡 Need offline listening option
💡 Playlist management improvements needed

9Tube: Music and Video by Nguyen Tien Duoc

Video in background & PiP

Strong Contender

4.7😐(417 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Stream music and videos with multiple viewing modes, including background playback and picture-in-picture. Enjoy unlimited access to millions of songs and videos, create playlists, and discover new content with smart recommendations. Optimized for data saving and includes features like a sleep timer and CarPlay support.

What We Love

👍 Excellent app for background music
👍 Good UI and design
👍 No ads (for some users)
👍 Smooth performance
👍 Good for streaming music
👍 High quality sound and video
👍 Good for listening to YouTube as music
👍 Free app with good features
👍 Carplay support is good
👍 Background play is great
👍 Professional and beautiful work
👍 Syncs with YouTube Music well
👍 Good value for lifetime premium

Room to Improve

🐛 Videos cut out and pause
🐛 Loading problems
🐛 Some videos have no sound
🐛 Ads still present for some premium users
🐛 App crashes or freezes
🐛 Issues with background playback
🐛 Login issues and bot verification
🐛 Shuffle function not working
🐛 App disconnects frequently
🐛 Audio too quiet
🐛 App drains battery quickly
🐛 UI can be cluttered or confusing
🐛 Videos not playing after calls
🐛 Issues with secondary account sync
🐛 Precondition check failed error
🐛 Ads play over music
🐛 Not compatible with older devices
🐛 App not opening
🐛 Double tap to seek is slow
🐛 Video playback issues
🐛 Playlist sync issues
🐛 App not working after maintenance

PoseMusic-Offline Music Player by 毅郑

Songs Offline & Stream Music

Worth Considering

4.5(32 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app allows you to play music and videos offline, import from various sources, and create playlists. It uniquely features real-time posture correction using AirPods, helping improve your sitting habits.

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Stream unlimited music with this app. Discover new songs, create personalized playlists, and stay updated with charts and trends. Enjoy a sleek interface and a custom sleep timer for a seamless listening experience.

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AudioViz - Top Songs Online

Music Streamer & Video Player

Scans device music library for YouTube videosCreates custom playlists from device music and YouTubeBackground playback for music videos

This app automatically finds and plays the corresponding YouTube music video for songs in your device's library. It allows for custom playlist creation, background playback, and social sharing of playlists. Enjoy an unlimited music video experience with advanced features.

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Music on Top - MP3 Music Play

Music streaming without limits

Stream millions of songs for freeDownload musicBrowse by category

Stream and download millions of songs for free. This app allows you to discover, search, and play your favorite music anytime, anywhere, with features like background playback and shuffle. An optional subscription unlocks all paid features.

(14K)

Music Mate - Top Music

Stream music and audio

Powerful equalizerCustomizable themesPlaylist creation and management

This app is a powerful music player that supports various audio formats and offers advanced features like a customizable equalizer, playlist management, and song editing. It allows you to organize your music by album, artist, or folder, and even customize song cover art.

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FireMusic - Unlimited play!

Most powerful hybrid player

Curated music streamingHybrid player for local and streamed musicExtract audio from videos

Stream curated music or play local audio files with a versatile hybrid player. Enjoy background playback, extract audio from videos, and organize your music with extensive codec support and playlist management.

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