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Samsung Music: Comprehensive Review of Samsung's Native Audio Player

by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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ANDROIDMusic & Audio
Samsung Music delivers a polished offline music experience optimized for Galaxy devices. The app supports multiple audio formats while providing intuitive library management and Spotify integration for curated content discovery.

Detailed Review

Samsung Music serves as the default audio player application for Samsung Android devices, positioning itself as a streamlined solution for local music playback. The application focuses on delivering core functionality without subscription requirements, distinguishing itself from streaming-first competitors through its emphasis on device-stored media management and playback efficiency. The application supports playback across multiple audio formats including MP3, AAC, and high-resolution FLAC files, though format compatibility may vary by device hardware capabilities. Library organization is comprehensive, allowing users to browse music through six categorization methods: track, album, artist, genre, folder, and composer. This multi-faceted approach enables both casual listening and detailed library management. The Spotify playlist recommendation system provides streaming content discovery while maintaining the app's primary focus on local files. User experience demonstrates Samsung's signature design language with a clean, intuitive interface that prioritizes accessibility. The player interface features large album artwork with minimal controls, while the library view employs efficient scrolling and filtering mechanisms. Real-world usage patterns show particular strength in background playback scenarios, where the app maintains stability during multitasking. Integration with Samsung's ecosystem allows for seamless operation alongside other native applications and system features. User feedback consistently highlights the ad-free offline experience as a primary advantage, with Christian (2025-06-30) noting appreciation for internet-free listening without advertisements. Multiple reviewers including Ray Hollingsworth (2025-06-20) praise the polished interface and feature richness compared to alternative players. The application receives particular recognition from users seeking to replace forced streaming integrations, as noted by Lead Drunk (2025-08-05) regarding background playback functionality. The application demonstrates clear strengths in offline music management and Samsung device optimization, though its utility diminishes for users primarily consuming streaming content. Format support limitations on certain devices and the secondary nature of Spotify integration represent notable constraints. Samsung Music proves most valuable for Galaxy device owners maintaining local music libraries who prioritize reliable, advertisement-free playback without subscription requirements.

Key Features

  • โ€ขMulti-format audio support including MP3, AAC and high-resolution FLAC files for comprehensive local music playback compatibility
  • โ€ขSix-category library organization (track/album/artist/genre/folder/composer) enabling sophisticated music collection management
  • โ€ขClean minimalist interface with large artwork and intuitive controls optimized for one-handed Samsung device operation
  • โ€ขSpotify playlist recommendations providing streaming content discovery while maintaining offline primary functionality
  • โ€ขBackground playback stability with persistent notification controls and lock screen integration for uninterrupted listening
  • โ€ขAd-free offline experience requiring no internet connection or subscription for locally stored music files

Why Users Love It

Ad-free offline playback
Samsung device optimization

Perfect for: Samsung device owners with local music collections preferring offline playback

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#49

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Best Rank

#49

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Average Rank

#49

30-day average

User Reviews

Christian, Holy King of Aristonia
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Jun 30, 2025

Love Samsung Music! I love the fact that I can listen to music without having to connect to the internet and having to watch ads (provided you listen to only mp3's). Samsung, if you're reading this, one suggestion I would like to see implemented in the future is a better and more precise control of crossfading. Instead of just seconds, we should be able to do milliseconds, too. Please consider this as a better option for smooth song transitions!

Christian, Holy King of Aristonia
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Jun 30, 2025

Love Samsung Music! I love the fact that I can listen to music without having to connect to the internet and having to watch ads (provided you listen to only mp3's). Samsung, if you're reading this, one suggestion I would like to see implemented in the future is a better and more precise control of crossfading. Instead of just seconds, we should be able to do milliseconds, too. Please consider this as a better option for smooth song transitions!

Ray Hollingsworth
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Jun 20, 2025

Possibly based on VLC but actually better for music. More polished, consistent, and feature-rich while still intuitive to use. Works well with KLWP when creating a music player. I only tried this because I'm currently running a Samsung phone but I'm glad I did! A definite 5 stars! UPDATE 6/20/25: Still my music player choice!

Ray Hollingsworth
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Jun 20, 2025

Possibly based on VLC but actually better for music. More polished, consistent, and feature-rich while still intuitive to use. Works well with KLWP when creating a music player. I only tried this because I'm currently running a Samsung phone but I'm glad I did! A definite 5 stars! UPDATE 6/20/25: Still my music player choice!

Lead Drunk
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Aug 5, 2025

App is basically like the calculator: it should be on the device by default. The built in audio player is forced to use other music streaming apps even when they have no permissions enabled, so you have to install this app to be able to play audio files in the background

App Details

Developer

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Platform

android

Rating

โ˜…3.8

Last Updated

9/7/2025