Napster

Endless music streaming of millions of songs. Never an ad.

Napster by Rhapsody · com.rhapsody.napster

4.0 out of 5 (46 ratings) 10M+ downloads v8.4.5.1187 15 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.4.5.1187 (1187)
Updated: Jun 23, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 15 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Music & Audio (app)
Listed since: Sep 20, 2016 (at least)
Permissions: 31 (3 sensitive)
Website: napster.de/smartphones
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Napster is an app by Napster by Rhapsody in the Music & Audio category, listed since at least September 2016. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 5.13.2.780, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 8.0. It asks for 31 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: camera, modify shared storage and read media audio. Compared with version 8.3.10.1103, it adds 4 new permissions (“Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution”, “Foreground service data sync” and “Foreground service media playback”) and drops 2 (“Read media images” and “Read media video”). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.0out of 546 ratings

5 ★57%
4 ★11%
3 ★22%
2 ★2%
1 ★9%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v8.4.5.1187

In this release: - Take your music further: Napster is now available on WearOS smartwatches! - UI refinements, usability optimizations, and bugfixes - Be sure to keep Automatic Updates enabled to get our newest updates as soon as they’re available

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Re-Introducing Napster Streaming Music: Rewriting Music History 🎶 Unleash the Music Revolution In 1999, Napster shook the music industry to its core by launching the world's first peer-to-peer music sharing service. It changed the game forever, giving fans a digital jukebox of unlimited songs at their fingertips. Discover the world of music like never before with Napster, your ultimate streaming companion. Access a vast library of 110+ million songs, enjoy hundreds of thousands of official music videos and savour top-notch lossless audio for unparalleled sound quality. 🎵 Discover New and Original Music Explore a world of endless musical possibilities. Find new music, albums, playlists and captivating original podcasts that cater to your unique tastes. 🎧 Premium Sound Quality Immerse yourself in crystal-clear lossless sound quality when enjoying your favourite tunes across all your devices. 🎶 Create and Share Playlists Craft your musical journey by creating and sharing your own playlists to match your mood. Or, uncover playlists curated just for you. 🎶 Daily Music Mixes Experience the joy of daily music mixes tailored to your preferences, ensuring a fresh musical experience every day. 🌟 Explore Diverse Music Dive into the world of music by exploring top songs from different genres, countries and decades. Listen to over 40 category genres - New Releases, Charts, Live Events, Made for You, At Home, Only You, Summer, Pop, Workout, Hip-Hop, Mood, Party, Pride, Dance/Electronic, Alternative, Indie, Equal, Wellness, Rock, Frequency, R&B, Disney,, Throwback, Radar, Chill, Sleep, In the car, Kids & Family, Caribbean, Classical, Romance, Jazz, Instrumental, Afro, Christian and Gospel and Country. 📱 Multi-Device Compatibility Enjoy the world of music on your mobile, tablet, desktop, Xbox, Chromecast, TV or wearable device. Try Napster for free for 30 days – no commitments, cancel any time. Napster offers individual plans and family plans that allow up to six different users. Pricing varies based on country and market. Napster is your all-in-one solution for seamless music streaming, both online and offline, that work on Mobile (iOS and Android) and Desktop, TV and Game Consoles (Steam Deck, FireTV, Xbox Series X/S, Smart TVs (Samsung, LG) and Chromecast), Smart Speakers (Sonos, Amazon Alexa) and Smartwatches (Wear OS). 💡 Unlock Your Rewards Get rewarded for being part of the Napster Community. Unlock special offers, merchandise and other surprises just by using the Napster app. 🌟 Leading the Web3 Movement With visionary leadership and partnerships with Web3 pioneers, Napster is reclaiming its spot as the ultimate music platform. Be a part of the revolution that's reshaping the industry once again. Rediscover the magic of Napster – where music, community and creativity collide. Join us in shaping the future of music. Privacy policy: http://napster.com/privacy Terms of use: http://napster.com/terms Please note: - Catalogue availability may vary by country or region Connect with Napster: https://napster.com https://www.instagram.com/napster https://twitter.com/napster https://www.facebook.com/napster/

Version history

5 versions are listed; the oldest rated Trusted is v5.13.2.780. Since v8.4.5.1187 it requires Android 8.0+.

v8.4.5.1187 LATEST Jun 23, 2026 15 MB TRUSTED v8.3.10.1103 Dec 12, 2025 17.9 MB TRUSTED v7.5.0.981 Nov 9, 2025 30.6 MB TRUSTED v5.13.2.780 Oct 12, 2017 24.5 MB TRUSTED v2.2.4.48 Aug 12, 2012 3.7 MB WARNING

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 23, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Rhapsody” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Jun 23, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 23, 2026
Signed byCN=Rhapsody Android Application, OU=Unknown, O=Rhapsody, L=Seattle, ST=Washington, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)A8:BC:75:99:61:BD:01:F7:8C:01:BD:D0:89:58:8C:CF:FE:5F:AD:35
File MD52b2299ff8a4c8e0a4c38a34e1b0de474
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (31)

Napster requests 31 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Accessory accessory framework (custom) com.samsung.accessory.permission.ACCESSORY_FRAMEWORK
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Commondata get common data (custom) com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA
Companion (custom) com.samsung.WATCH_APP_TYPE.Companion
Context write use app feature survey (custom) com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Enable notification (custom) com.samsung.wmanager.ENABLE_NOTIFICATION
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.rhapsody.napster.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Mapsagent read app info (custom) com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Napster APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Napster for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 8.3.10.1103 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 8.3.10.1103 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Napster free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Napster APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2b2299ff8a4c8e0a4c38a34e1b0de474.