Fox MusicYou own music
You have a folder of songs and want a clean library with lyrics.
- Fox Music
- Choosing a music player
Looking for the best free music player?
The best one is the one that fits what you play. Here are ten things worth checking in any free music player, and where Fox Music stands on each.
- No account
- No ads
- 100% free
The checklist
Ten things to check
- Ads. Does anything interrupt your music? Fox Music has no ads at all.
- Account. Do you have to sign up? Fox Music needs no account.
- Your own files. Does it play MP3, FLAC, M4A and your folders? Fox Music plays MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A, AAC, Opus and WMA.
- Online music. Can it search and play online songs too? Fox Music plays public YouTube content you search for.
- Lyrics. Are synced lyrics built in? Fox Music searches several lyrics sources and shows them full screen.
- Sound. Is there an equalizer and bass boost? Fox Music has a 10-band equalizer with presets, on Windows and Android.
- Phone use. Does it keep playing with the screen off and have a sleep timer? Fox Music on Android has background play, lock-screen controls and a sleep timer.
- Privacy. What does it collect? Fox Music keeps your library on your device and has no analytics.
- Updates. Is it still developed? Fox Music tells you in the app when a new version is out. See the changelog.
- Platforms. Does it run where you listen? Windows and Android now, Mac coming soon.
Where it fits
When Fox Music is right for you
You also use YouTube
You like finding songs on YouTube and keeping them in one place.
You care about privacy
No account, no ads, no tracking.
You like to tweak
Equalizer, 17 looks, shortcuts, plugins.
Be honest
When it is not
Fox Music does not include a licensed music catalog. If you want one provider with every song and official offline downloads, a subscription service is the right tool. See the honest comparison.
Questions
Choosing FAQ
What is the best free music player for Windows?
It depends on what you play. Check the list on this page: ads, account, formats, lyrics, equalizer, privacy and updates. Fox Music is a good fit if you want your own files and YouTube in one private player with synced lyrics.
What is the best free music player for Android?
Look for background play with lock-screen controls, lyrics, an equalizer, a sleep timer and no ads. Fox Music for Android has all of these and is free.
Is a free music player safe?
Download it from the developer’s own site, check the SHA-256 on the download card, and read what data it collects. Fox Music has no account and no analytics.
Does Fox Music have a paid version?
No. It is free for personal use and there is nothing to upgrade to.