Music app, Android

[xMorpheousx416]

I'm interested in finding a music app, for Android... (currently on 15)... that allows sorting by track number.

I've purchased Muzio Player, but that only sorts by track when you first install it... if you change it, you can never go back. Plus, now that app hijacks your phone calls to place ads and some kind of virus scanner... for, every, call.. incoming or outgoing.

I've tried Omnia... great app, but only sorts via the alphabet thus throwing the engineering design of the CD release right out the window.

I've tried VLC.. but the audio section in that just blows chunks... barely recognizes half the library on the phone, it skips the first three seconds of any song.. and only has two choices, either play one after the other, or one at a time.

 

The app should support any format and up to 24bit (which Omnia does, but alas...).

Any suggestions? Paid app or not, any are welcome.

[Jim K Global Moderator]

I like Poweramp (one time purchase)...has a 15 day trial I think.

[+thexfile Subscriber²]

foobar2000 for Android

It's free and open source.

[+InsaneNutter MVC]

Musicolet is free, has a lot of features and doesn't require the internet permission.

You can also sort by track number and many more ways that won't fit in a single screenshot:

[BritBronco]

On 24/09/2025 at 02:46, InsaneNutter said:

Musicolet is free, has a lot of features and doesn't require the internet permission.

You can also sort by track number and many more ways that won't fit in a single screenshot:

Second this, its my player and works great.

 

[xMorpheousx416]

I will give them all a shot... I did try Foobar2000... loved the PC app when I was ripping my CD collection to FLAC, well, that and XRecode3.

 

Found out, also, the hard way... that these apps don't generally like track numbers like:

1, 2, 3, 4... etc, but rather

01, 02, 03, 04... so I spent the better part of last night redoing my library so they do show up as an option. Omnia, however, doesn't allow my EQ app to be detected, so that will be hurdle number 2. It's the Coocent EQ and picks up most app players.

Thank you for the suggestions.

[OliviaCoop]

I used MediaMonkey (Android). Another good choice in my opinion. It works well with large libraries and gives you control over sort order and metadata.
I think you should also try Poweramp. I've seen a lot of good reviews. Also, if configured correctly, it takes track numbers into account, not the default alphabetical order.

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

On 24/09/2025 at 22:49, xMorpheousx416 said:

Found out, also, the hard way... that these apps don't generally like track numbers like:

1, 2, 3, 4... etc, but rather

01, 02, 03, 04... so I spent the better part of last night redoing my library so they do show up as an option

They tend to treat them as string and not integers.  I did the same - and now I know, always normalise my numbering.

[+thexfile Subscriber²]

I found an audiophile app called USB Audio Player PRO. 

[speed3okie]

Symfonium: Music player & cast

[xMorpheousx416]

On 08/10/2025 at 05:52, OliviaCoop said:

I used MediaMonkey (Android). Another good choice in my opinion. It works well with large libraries and gives you control over sort order and metadata.
I think you should also try Poweramp. I've seen a lot of good reviews. Also, if configured correctly, it takes track numbers into account, not the default alphabetical order.

 

Forgot about MediaMonkey, and that was my go to app for organizing, metadata (before I started using MP3Tag)... and the best way for me to upload songs to Apple products without having to use iTunes (sans the driver installation).

Thank you.

[xMorpheousx416]

On 08/10/2025 at 08:25, thexfile said:

I found an audiophile app called USB Audio Player PRO. 

 

There's a monster of a player, no doubt.

While the main features of that player would sit stagnant, alike that of my AE-5 for the PC... she's great for gaming (headset), but sits on her hands with little to do because I live too close to neighbors to have that audio card really stretch her legs (thru a power amp/speakers). 

Great find... thank you.

On 08/10/2025 at 15:29, speed3okie said:

Symfonium: Music player & cast

 

I am currently trying to get used to Foobar2000 again, but the UI looks like it was designed in 3rd grade art class... easy to see and use, but not all that interesting to look at.

I'll give this a go as well, thank you.

[Dutchie64]

Running BlackPlayer over here.
Works great for my needs.

[goretsky Supervisor]

On 09/10/2025 at 03:15, Dutchie64 said:

Running BlackPlayer over here.
Works great for my needs.

Hello,

I use BlackPlayer as well (the paid-for version), but I have an issue with it when paired with CarPlay. 

When I went looking for support, I found it is a sole developer, that they haven't released an update in a while, and that there doesn't seem to be any way to contact them.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky
 

[Dutchie64]

On 10/10/2025 at 08:45, goretsky said:

Hello,

I use BlackPlayer as well (the paid-for version), but I have an issue with it when paired with CarPlay. 

When I went looking for support, I found it is a sole developer, that they haven't released an update in a while, and that there doesn't seem to be any way to contact them.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky
 

I have a feeling a lot of apps are single digit developers.
Don't use Carplay (car is too old LOL) so don't know about that.
But the app works fine, and not really in need for updates on my end.

[xMorpheousx416]

Yeah... that was the problem with Muzik Player... it's a great app, or was.

 

Worked the way I wanted it too... sorted the songs the way I wanted and it allows for external EQ... but then an update happened, and suddenly without notice... it was intercepting my phone calls to run ads and a virus scan. Ticked me off. If I turned that feature off, you couldn't use the app any more. I bought a license for it, but never thought it was going to turn into some cheap security app.

[terp-tech]

I personally use Otto Music but am thinking about nexcloud

[xMorpheousx416]

On 10/10/2025 at 14:18, xMorpheousx416 said:

Yeah... that was the problem with Muzik Player... it's a great app, or was.

 

Worked the way I wanted it too... sorted the songs the way I wanted and it allows for external EQ... but then an update happened, and suddenly without notice... it was intercepting my phone calls to run ads and a virus scan. Ticked me off. If I turned that feature off, you couldn't use the app any more. I bought a license for it, but never thought it was going to turn into some cheap security app.

 

Can't edit that post, but it's Muzio Player, not Muzik.  😅 I mean, it still works great on my second phone that doesn't have a SIM card in it, so doesn't trigger the ad/virus crap.

This one:
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=muzio+player&c=apps

[xMorpheousx416]

On 10/10/2025 at 01:45, goretsky said:

Hello,

I use BlackPlayer as well (the paid-for version), but I have an issue with it when paired with CarPlay. 

When I went looking for support, I found it is a sole developer, that they haven't released an update in a while, and that there doesn't seem to be any way to contact them.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky
 

In one of our vehicles, 2007 model... I have to use an external bluetooth adapter for the radio, however our newer one has built in BT... but I don't think it's supported by CarPlay. I would probably use it if it had it, seeing as there's more to the phone than just music.

[FrnkGibs]

It sounds like you’ve already tried a lot of apps! For sorting by track number and good audio quality, I’d recommend Poweramp. It’s one of the most popular music players on Android, and it supports all kinds of audio formats, including up to 24-bit. You can sort your music by track number, and it has a lot of customization options to improve your listening experience. It’s a paid app, but the features are definitely worth it.

Another option is PlayerPro Music Player. It’s also well-known, supports various formats, and allows sorting by track number. Plus, it has a nice interface and supports high-quality audio playback.

Both should fix the sorting issue you had with other apps and give you a better overall experience. Hope this helps!