Phocid AlternativesAudio Players and other similar apps like Phocid

Phocid is described as 'This project aims to be a replacement with personal tweaks for the now-defunct Phonograph music player, but has no connections with it' and is a Audio Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Phocid for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Windows, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best Phocid alternative is VLC Media Player, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Phocid are AIMP, Winamp, Poweramp and ClassiPod.

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Phocid alternatives page was last updated Apr 2, 2025
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  1. VLC Media Player icon

    VLC Media Player

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    Enjoy seamless media experiences with this cross-platform, ad-free player supporting multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, Chromecast, 4K, and no tracking. Customize with themes, play offline, and get privacy-focused service without registration. Fully extensible by plugins.

    287 VLC Media Player alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Haiku
    • Android TV
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    VLC Media Player screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Optimal performance

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Video Converter
    3.  Video playback
    4.  Built-in Media converter
    5.  Support for subtitles
    6.  Integrated Codecs
    7.  Audio Recording
    8.  Cross-Platform
    9.  Internet Radio
    10.  Compatibility Layer
    11.  Media Streaming
    12.  Replay Gain

    VLC Media Player VS Phocid

     

    • VLC Media Player is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Phocid.

    • VLC Media Player is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Phocid.

    • VLC Media Player is Free and Open SourcePhocid is also Free and Open Source
    • VLC Media Player is CustomizablePhocid is not according to our users
  2. AIMP icon

    AIMP

     855 likes
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    Feature-rich audio player for Windows and Android supporting diverse codecs and interfaces. Includes conversion tools, skins, plugins, and custom equalizer for enhanced audio streaming and podcast playback.

    329 AIMP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
    AIMP screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Music Library
    2.  Playlists management
    3.  Skins
    4.  Mp3 Tag Editor
    5.  Audio Conversion
    6.  Remembers position in file
    7.  Crossfading
    8.  Internet Radio
    9.  Full keyboard shortcuts
    10.  Hi-Fi Sound
    11. Last.fm icon  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    12.  Dark Mode

    AIMP VS Phocid

     
  4. Winamp icon

    Winamp

     884 likes
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    Media player for Windows offering ease of use, skinnable design, advanced audio visualizers, and support for plug-ins, playlists, music library, and various audio formats. Known for extensibility, music visualization, and online community support.

    241 Winamp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Media Library

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Internet Radio
    2.  Music Library
    3.  Skin customization
    4.  Crossfading
    5.  Playlists management
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Lossless Audio
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Shoutcast streaming

    Winamp VS Phocid

     

    • Winamp is the most popular Web-based alternative to Phocid.

    • Winamp is Free and ProprietaryPhocid is Free and Open Source
    • Winamp is LightweightPhocid is not according to our users
  5. Poweramp icon

    Poweramp

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    A comprehensive music player offering diverse audio format support, equalizer with presets, customizable theme, visualization options, playlist management, Hi-Res Output, lyrics display, Android Auto support, and Internet Radio Service.

    136 Poweramp alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Android Auto
    Poweramp screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Interactive Visualization
    2.  Album shuffle mode
    3.  Chromecast Support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  AirPlay Support
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Collaborative Playlists
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Lossless Audio
    10.  Support for Gestures
    11.  Music Store
    12.  MP3 Downloader

    Poweramp VS Phocid

     

    • Poweramp is the most popular commercial alternative to Phocid.

    • Poweramp is Paid and ProprietaryPhocid is Free and Open Source
    • Poweramp is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPhocid is not according to our users
  6. ClassiPod icon

    ClassiPod

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    Step back in time with ClassiPod, a local music player app designed to capture the nostalgic essence of the iconic iPod Classic. Immerse yourself in the familiar click wheel interface and relive the joy of navigating your music library with a touch of retro charm.

    51 ClassiPod alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Windows
    • Online
    ClassiPod screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Artwork

    ClassiPod VS Phocid

     
  7. Vanilla Music icon

    Vanilla Music

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    Vanilla Music is designed to be simple, clean and minimal. Supports browsing by folder, queueing, shake-to-skip and more.

    93 Vanilla Music alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Vanilla Music screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Music Queue
    5.  Music Library
    6.  Replay Gain
    7.  Gapless Playback
    8. Last.fm icon  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler

    Vanilla Music VS Phocid

     
  9. Musicolet icon

    Musicolet

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    The only android music player with multiple Queues. One of the best offline music player for android with super light and unique UI Design. Has all necessary features. It is 100% Free. No Ads. No internet permission. Completely offline.

    59 Musicolet alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    Main screen and Features list of Musicolet, Best android music player app. [Completely (100%) free, no ads.]

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Artwork
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Built-In ID3 Tag Editor
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Batch Editing
    9.  File Tagging
    10.  Support for scripting
    11.  Lossless Audio
    12.  Batch Rename Files

    Musicolet VS Phocid

     
  10. Harmony Music icon

    Harmony Music

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    An app for music streaming made with Flutter. Currently support Android, Windows, Linux. It play song from YouTube/YouTube Music.

    101 Harmony Music alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Harmony Music screenshot 1

    Top Harmony Music Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  MP3 Downloader
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Background Music
    10.  Playlists
    11.  Support for Lyrics

    Harmony Music VS Phocid

     
  11. Vinyl Music Player icon

    Vinyl Music Player

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    A fork of Phonograph Music Player that "makes all Pro features free, as they used to be". It has a material design that's easy on the eyes, and it's easy to use, customizable (multiple themes), has folder browsing, a sleep timer and tag editor.

    91 Vinyl Music Player alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Vinyl Music Player screenshot 1
    Vinyl Music Player screenshot 2
    Vinyl Music Player screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Material design
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Portable
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Replay Gain
    9.  Smart playlists
    10.  Native application
    11.  Artwork

    Vinyl Music Player VS Phocid

     
  12. Decibels icon

    Decibels

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    Decibels is a simple app for playing audio files, without any unnecessary bells and whistles.

    67 Decibels alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Decibels screenshot 1

    Decibels Features

    1.  Dark Mode

    Decibels VS Phocid

     
  13. Vibe You icon

    Vibe You

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    Vibe You (formerly MellowMusic) is a music app that lets you play music from your device storage and Piped Music.

    63 Vibe You alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Vibe You screenshot 1
    Vibe You screenshot 2
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    Discontinued

    According to GitHub: "This repository is no longer maintained! The app is considered feature-complete though and will continue to work in the future, even though no further updates will be released."

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free

    Vibe You VS Phocid

     
  14. Winyl icon

    Winyl

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    Winyl is a free digital audio player and music library application for organizing and playing audio on Windows.

    363 Winyl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Winyl screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No updates since late 2018

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Skinnable
    3.  Music collection
    4.  Music Library
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Built-in Equalizer
    8.  Crossfading

    Winyl VS Phocid

     
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