Best Desi Music Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free desi music apps? 20 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Desi Music Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Audiomack - Play Music OfflineAudiomack - Play Music OfflineFree4.8★ (2M)YesYesAug 2026
2Gaana Music - Songs & PodcastsGaana Music - Songs & PodcastsFree4.0★ (15K)YesYesAug 2026
3JioSaavn – Music & PodcastsJioSaavn – Music & PodcastsFree4.3★ (7.2K)YesYesAug 2026
4Desi Radio - Indian StationsDesi Radio - Indian StationsFree4.4★ (1.8K)NoYesAug 2026
5Raaga - Songs & PodcastsRaaga - Songs & PodcastsFree4.2★ (4.4K)NoYesAug 2026
6Radio SpiceRadio SpiceFree5.0★ (6)NoNoAug 2026
7Radio SangamRadio SangamFreeYesNoMay 2026
8Shuffle MusicShuffle MusicFree4.8★ (26K)YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Desi Music

Audiomack - Play Music Offline#1

Audiomack - Play Music Offline by Audiomack, Inc.

Stream music & songs offline
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.8😊(2M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#10in Music
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Stream and download music, mixtapes, and albums for free. Discover new artists and trending tracks across various genres. Customize playback with audio effects and listen offline without data.

What We Love

  • 💯 Great for offline music
  • 📥 Easy to download songs
  • 🎶 Wide range of music genres
  • 🆓 Free music streaming

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Limited song selection
  • 💤 Slow app performance
  • 📛 Excessive ads
Gaana Music - Songs & Podcasts#2

Gaana Music - Songs & Podcasts by Gamma Gaana Ltd

Hindi, Punjabi & English Songs
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.0😐(15K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover and stream over 20 million songs, podcasts, and radio stations. Enjoy personalized recommendations, offline listening, and features like song identification and voice search. Explore diverse genres and artists from around the world.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great music app
  • 💡 Wide variety of songs
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 👍 Nice black background

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashing issues
  • 🐛 Playlist issues
  • 🐛 Autoplay not working
JioSaavn – Music & Podcasts#3

JioSaavn – Music & Podcasts by Saavn Media Limited

All your music, anywhere.
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.3😐(7.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access a vast library of 8 crore songs and top Indian podcasts across numerous languages and genres. Enjoy lyrics for popular tracks and set your favorite songs as caller tunes. Offers ad-free listening, unlimited downloads, and high-quality sound with a premium subscription.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good music collection
  • 🚀 Decent user experience
  • 💡 Useful features like lyrics and playlists
  • 🎶 Great sound quality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Subscription issues and poor customer service
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

More Desi Music apps to explore

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Desi Radio - Indian Stations
Desi Radio - Indian Stations
Desi Radio - Indian Stations
The No.1 Indian Radio App
Free

Listen to a vast collection of Indian radio stations worldwide with features like rewind, pause, and forward. Set alarms to wake up to your favorite stations or use the timer to fall asleep to music. Customize the app's appearance and easily search for stations.

Rewind, Pause, Forward playbackAlarm and Timer functionsCustomizable Themes
🎬 Entertainment
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Raaga - Songs & Podcasts
Raaga - Songs & Podcasts
Raaga - Songs & Podcasts
Hindi, Tamil & Telugu songs
Free

Access a vast library of Indian music and podcasts in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Enjoy unlimited free streaming with ads, or upgrade to Premium for ad-free listening, offline downloads, and high-quality audio.

Unlimited free music streamingVast Indian music archiveOffline music downloads
🎵 Music
(4.4K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Radio Spice
Radio Spice
Radio Spice
by Radio Spice Ltd. Liability Partnership
Free

This app offers a vibrant mix of Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi music, including Bollywood hits and Pakistani melodies. It also provides infotainment coverage with local news, events, and community stories for the US Northeast.

Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi musicBollywood hitsPakistani melodies
🎵 Music
(6)
free
7
Radio Sangam
Radio Sangam
Radio Sangam
Dilon Ko Milaane Wala
Free

This app offers a diverse range of music genres from the Indian subcontinent and beyond, catering to a global audience. It features bhangra, ghazals, Qawalli, rock, pop, rap, and alternative music, appealing to fans of various styles.

International music stationSouth Asian language musicBhangra, ghazals, Qawalli
🎵 Music
(0)
ad-supported
8
Shuffle Music
Shuffle Music
Shuffle Music
Unlimited music for you
Free

Discover and enjoy Persian, Afghan, Tajiki, and Turkish music without needing to know specific track or artist names. This app uses AI to learn your preferences and create endless, personalized music channels based on your mood and listening habits.

AI-driven music recommendationsPersonalized music channelsMood-based music selection
🎵 Music
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Music : Offline Player
Music : Offline Player
Music : Offline Player
Play Music Stream Songs fm
Free

This app is your all-in-one music player, helping you discover trending songs, stream music, and organize your favorite tracks. Enjoy a seamless listening experience with a modern interface and personalized recommendations across various genres.

Discover trending musicSearch songs, albums, and playlistsCreate and save playlists
🎵 Music
(6.5K)
free with in-app purchases
10
DesiZone Radio
DesiZone Radio
DesiZone Radio
Listen to the latest Desi hits
Free

Stream live desi music, including Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu songs. Search and request your favorite tracks to be played live. Enjoy curated playlists like Desi Hits 2000s and Nostalgic Bollywood 90s.

Live desi music streamingSong search and requestsHindi, Punjabi, and Urdu music
🎵 Music
(1)
free
11
Desi World Radio
Desi World Radio
Desi World Radio
by Harmanjot Singh
Free

This app connects the global Desi community by providing a platform for cultural expression and showcasing talent. It's a listener-supported, volunteer-powered, non-profit radio station dedicated to serving the Desi community worldwide.

Connects Desi community globallyPlatform for talent and cultureListener-supported
🎬 Entertainment
(4)
ad-supported
12
Hindi Radios - Desi Radios
Hindi Radios - Desi Radios
Hindi Radios - Desi Radios
by Sedat Ozdemir
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
13
DesiNY FM
DesiNY FM
DesiNY FM
DesiNY FM 24/7 Live Radio
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
14
Radio Garam Masala
Radio Garam Masala
Radio Garam Masala
Tadka Marke
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
15
Desi Chai Radio
Desi Chai Radio
Desi Chai Radio
Your Vibe Our Tune
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
16
Music : Stream Songs Videos
Music : Stream Songs Videos
Music : Stream Songs Videos
Sound player for youtube music
Free

Discover and enjoy a vast music library with a powerful, user-friendly player. Organize your music with playlists and favorites, and control playback from your lock screen. Features include shuffle, repeat, and advanced controls for a seamless listening experience.

Extensive music collectionPlaylist organizationFavorites and recently played
🔧 Utilities
(14)
free with in-app purchases
17
Punjabi Lehran
Punjabi Lehran
Punjabi Lehran
Punjabi Lehran Radio on AM 530
Free

This app provides access to a leading South Asian radio show in the Greater Toronto Area, hosted daily by its founders. Tune in to hear the latest from the community.

Leading South Asian Radio ShowDaily BroadcastsHosted by Founders
🎵 Music
(0)
free
18
RadioFM Bollywood
RadioFM Bollywood
RadioFM Bollywood
Desi/Hindi Bollywood music.
Free

Listen to Desi and Hindi Bollywood music from a radio station based in Atlanta. This app features local advertisements alongside its music programming.

Bollywood music streamingDesi radio stationLocal advertisements
🎵 Music
(15)
free
19
Lumo Music
Lumo Music
Lumo Music
Stream trending music
Free

Discover and stream a vast collection of Indonesian Pop, Dangdut, Western Pop, and K-Pop music. Create personalized playlists, enjoy offline listening, and get song recommendations tailored to your taste. Connect with other music lovers and artists.

All-free music catalogAd-free listening experiencePersonalized playlist creation
🎵 Music
(7)
ad-supported
20
eMus: Sound Music Player
eMus: Sound Music Player
eMus: Sound Music Player
Tube to relax music offline
Free

Enjoy your favorite music and white noise offline with this app. It offers features like a decibel meter, sleep improvement, and the ability to blend music with ambient sounds for relaxation or focus. Import local files and create a personalized audio experience.

Offline music playbackWhite noise for relaxation and sleepDecibel meter
🎵 Music
(3.2K)
freemium

FAQ about Desi Music

What are the best desi music apps for iPhone?
Audiomack - Play Music Offline tops our desi music apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 2M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top desi music apps we rank are free to download, including Audiomack - Play Music Offline and Gaana Music - Songs & Podcasts.
Audiomack - Play Music Offline shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ desi music apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is a music player and discovery platform that allows you to stream and download songs, mixtapes, albums, and playlists. You can discover new music and rising artists across various genres, and even customize your listening experience with audio effects.
Yes, you can download music and mixtapes to your phone and play them anytime, even without an internet connection or data. This feature is available on the free tier.