Planet Rock

Where Rock Lives … whenever, wherever and however you want it!

Bauer Consumer Media Ltd · com.bauermedia.planetrock

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v9.28.890.2304 41.4 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v9.28.890.2304 (2304)
Updated: Nov 23, 2025 (10 months ago)
APK size: 41.4 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Music & Audio (app)
Listed since: Jun 13, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 22 (5 sensitive)
Website: bauermedia.co.uk
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Planet Rock is an app by Bauer Consumer Media Ltd in the Music & Audio category, listed since at least June 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 9.24.701.2124, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 22 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and read phone status and identity. It asks for the same permissions as version 9.27.890.2264. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The all-new, official Planet Rock app is here! It’s the best way to listen to Planet Rock. Aside from us sending Alice Cooper round yours, but that’d be a health and safety nightmare. You can now listen live and on-demand to all your favourite shows, podcasts and playlists in one place. Never miss an exclusive competition, show or event as the ‘Planet Rock Recommends’ feed keeps you in-the-know. Take control of your Planet Rock listening experience - with your "My List" queue where you can build your own playlist so that you can listen to the best of Planet Rock when you want it. Listen to: » Planet Rock » My Planet Rocks - the biggest artists discuss their lives in rock, and play their favourite songs » The Hairy Rock Show podcast - The Hairy Bikers bring you rock and recipes » Nights with Alice Cooper - the most ghoulish show on the radio » The Joe Elliott Show - Def Leppard’s front man brings you his favourite choice tracks App features: » Intelligent streaming gives you CD quality on a WiFi connection and prevents audio-stuttering when you’re out and about. » Subscribe to your favourite shows and podcasts so you never miss a new episode in "My List" » At a glance, see what’s playing now. » Get your Planet Rock fix in the recommends feed, which highlights all the best shows, competitions, tickets and events in one place. » Easily find your favourite shows and podcasts from Planet Rock » Listen now or save for later - Add episodes to your queue and listen when you want. » Sleep timer function. » Discover and listen to other radio stations, all in one app. Planet Rock is the UK’s biggest rock music radio station. We cover the whole spectrum of rock, from new rock to classic rock and metal: Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Metallica, The Who, Def Leppard, Jimi Hendrix, Guns N’ Roses, Bruce Springsteen, KISS, Foo Fighters, Greta Van Fleet, Tremonti, Ghost, and more… We stream free music 24/7 - not too bad, right? We're always looking for ways to bring you even more - let us know what features you'd like. If you wish to get in touch, please do so by email ([email protected]) or via our Twitter (@planetrockradio), or Facebook www.facebook.com/planetrockradio. Leave us a review if you like the app!

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v9.24.701.2124. Since v9.27.701.2263 it requires Android 8.0+.

v9.28.890.2304 LATEST Nov 23, 2025 41.4 MB TRUSTED v9.27.890.2264 Dec 22, 2024 41.4 MB TRUSTED v9.27.701.2263 Nov 4, 2024 41.4 MB TRUSTED v9.24.701.2124 Apr 5, 2026 37.8 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 23, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Bauer Media” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Nov 23, 2025
Validated against Google Play Nov 23, 2025
Signed byCN=Fahmida Raquib, OU=Digital Dev Mobile, O=Bauer Media, L=Camden, ST=London, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7B:C6:49:E7:AC:56:5B:D8:41:30:51:C5:21:BD:56:B6:D1:C5:D3:21
File MD5001a6ed60cfd7e562333e80aadbe8742
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (22)

Planet Rock requests 22 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
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.bauermedia.planetrock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Post notification android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Planet Rock APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Planet Rock for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 9.24.701.2124 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 9.24.701.2124 · 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 Planet Rock free?

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

Is the Planet Rock 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 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 001a6ed60cfd7e562333e80aadbe8742.