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Android Apps > Music & Audio > SB Player
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SB Player

by angryGoat · Music & Audio · $2.99
On Google Play since May 2013 · Data updated 2026-10-01
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SB Player is made and published by angryGoat. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with angryGoat. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to angryGoat and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedNicheWell rated
Total installs
9.4 thousand
Rating on Google Play
4.08
134 ratings
Last updated
April 8, 2024

SB Player is a niche app, with 9.4 thousand installs. Users rate it well: 4.1 stars from 134 ratings.

Summary

SB Player by angryGoat is a Squeezebox-style Android controller that automatically discovers LMS servers on your network and streams from local servers or internet sources. It delivers native high-resolution audio decoding, synchronized playback, and flexible output options, while running as a foreground service for reliable playback. The app holds regional rankings around the top 120 in MUSIC_AUDIO (India and Slovakia) and 121 in the Czech Republic, reflecting a long-standing presence on Android.

Pros & Cons

  • Robust local server discovery and LMS integration
  • Native high-res audio decoding (24-bit capable)
  • Background and synchronized playback for multi-device setups
  • Long-standing Android presence and solid rating
  • Limited to ShoutCast and HTTP streams; MMS streams not supported
  • No built-in playback controls within the app; relies on external controllers
  • Older Android versions have reduced audio capabilities (16-bit/48kHz on 4.x)

Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
24
Play install range
5+ thousand
Launched
May 2013

Installs over time

SB Player has been installed 9.4 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 24 times.

Rankings

Google Play top charts

Google Play Rankings for SB Player

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
1.5.5
Launched
May 2013
  • Apr 8, 2024UpdateVersion 1.5.5
  • Jan 30, 2023UpdateVersion 1.5.4
  • Jan 11, 2023UpdateVersion 1.5.3
  • Dec 21, 2022UpdateVersion 1.5.2
  • Sep 18, 2022Price DropNew price: $2.99 ($3.99)
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User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Comments on SB Player for Android

★★★★★ Good; does a better job of reconnecting to a server when going from Wi-Fi to Mobile Data and vice versa. I use a VPN to connect to the server when out and about, and network changes are common-place; Squeeze Player (which I have used for years) always skipped songs and stopped responding when network changes occurred, but this app seems to deal with change pretty well (thanks to the timeout and retry options I presume). The client-side bitrate option is also useful for remote listening. I would perhaps like to see a 100% fixed volume option for the LMS client, though, as I would rather just change the volume of my phone (and Bluetooth headset) and not have to think about another volume level. I realize, though, that perhaps this already exists (does "Use Device Volume" and "Disable Volume Buttons" together fix the volume of the client on the server?), and I might just be getting confused, especially because Orange Squeeze has its own Device volume options. Perhaps Squeezer would be a better fit with SB Player. Anyway; thanks!
★★★★★ It works! With very little fanfare it simply does what it sets out to do: turns your phone into a Squeezebox player/client. For me, this closed a gap from my central music library to Bluetooth speakers, and it works perfectly. A bargain at 3 bucks. It's worth buying Squeeze Control too if you've got a Logitech media server and an android phone, and stop looking for that remote control.
★★★★★ ** UPDATE: thanks Angry Goat you have fixed it for my Chromebook!!! :) I am very grateful that you have done this, and it works wonderfully too. It even stays running in the background until I close Squeeze Ctrl. Many cheers!
★★★★★ Wow! Cross fade! If you are a Squeezebox junkie like me, this is a wonderful little program that simply does what it says "on the tin". I was surprised to see Cross fade is supported. This is a unique feature that isn't found on any other software player here in the Android market. The developer is quick to respond to issues and questions. So give it a whirl!
★★☆☆☆ Does NOT sync with other players Is it a limitation of squeezebox? Don't know, but don't advertise that you can sync when you can't. Have the latest device and android version--so it ain't me. One star for lying. Wouldn't refund even though uninstalled before 15 minutes.
★★☆☆☆ Wanna money back! Useless, sluggish, out of sync music. The original codecs of the phone should be used. It is optimized for the phone. Synchronization always behind than other devices. The CPU is Qualcomm 1.2 GHz should be more enough to play ACC files. Add an option for selecting internal/external codecs to be used.
★★☆☆☆ This has worked great for a couple of years. Now I can no longer get by the battery optimization splash screen on my Pixel 6a.
★★☆☆☆ How do I enter a port address and a login information (UserName/Password) for the Squeeze Server?

Technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
$2.99
Libraries
12
App size
3.02 MB
Needs Android
4.1+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by SB Player

10 permissions · 12 libraries
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Trust & Safety: The app requests network access, internet, wake lock, and foreground service permissions typical for streaming media players. It does not request sensitive data beyond standard playback needs; the dynamic receiver permission is an internal control measure.

About the app and developer

About SB Player

SB Player is a music & audio app developed by angryGoat.

Install Statistics

SB Player has been installed 9.4 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 24 times.

User Ratings

SB Player is rated 4.08 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 130 ratings.

App Information

SB Player costs $2.99. The app size is 3.02 MB. The latest version available is 1.5.5. The last update was on April 8, 2024.

Technical Requirements

SB Player requires Android 4.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2013.

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Frequently asked questions about SB Player

Is SB Player free?

No. SB Player costs $2.99 on Google Play.

Is SB Player still available?

Yes. SB Player is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on April 8, 2024.

Does SB Player contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list SB Player as containing ads.

What Android version does SB Player require?

SB Player runs on Android 4.1 and higher.

How large is SB Player?

SB Player is 3.02 MB.

Is SB Player suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of SB Player as suitable for everyone.

How many times has SB Player been installed?

Google Play lists 5,000+ installs for SB Player.

How do people rate SB Player?

SB Player scores 4.08 out of 5 stars, from 134 ratings on Google Play.

Who made SB Player?

SB Player was developed by angryGoat. It is listed in the music & audio category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to SB Player?

People looking at SB Player also look at these music & audio apps: SqueezePlayer, Subsonic Music Streamer, JRemote3, BDMusicPlayer, Play Beats Music Player.

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Store listing

By angryGoat, from Google Play

“SqueezeBox(TM) on Android”

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Description by angryGoat Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
A software Squeezebox player for your Android device. If you've never heard of Squeezebox please do a Google search before purchasing. This app only has controls for connecting to servers, it does not have any playback controls. To control playback you will need a use a Squeezebox remote app like Squeeze Ctrl, or use the web controls of your server.

Requirements:
Devices running Android 4.1 or higher. Works best on Android 5.0+

Features:
- Supports both local servers and MySqueezebox.com (you will need to have a MySqueezebox.com account)
- Automatically discovers local servers on your network.
- Supports playback of music files on your server and internet streams.
- Natively decodes Flac, MP3, AAC, Ogg, Alac, and PCM (AIF and Wav) audio.
- Natively supports playback of 24bit audio by converting to 16bit (with dithering).
- Continues playing when the app is in the background.
- Can handle music with lower than 44.1Khz sampling rates, common with internet radio.
- Supports fade in, fade out, and crossfading between songs.
- Supports synchronized playback with other players.
- Supports single channel mode for using two sync'd players as left and right channels
- Supports track/album gain for songs.
- Automatically pauses playback for phone calls.
- Option to pause audio when the headphones are unplugged.
- Option to launch directly into the notification area without showing an app view.
- Option to limit playback to only lossy compressed formats for low bandwidth situations.
- Option to auto-detect connection type (3G/4G, Wifi, or ethernet) and set the bandwidth accordingly.
- Option to disable 24->16bit dithering and/or use lower quality resampling for use on slower devices.
- Option to output higher than 44.1kHz audio on devices that support it.
- Works with the apps in MyApps that are allowed by Logitech to work on software players.
- Experimental support for floating point PCM output on Android 5.0+ devices.
- Experimental support for DSD Audio playback by converting to PCM. Requires LMS 7.9.

Limitations:
- Android 4.x can only support up to 16bit/48kHz audio. Android 5.0+ allows higher resolution formats.
- Only works with ShoutCast and plain http internet streams, which accounts for the majority
of streams. Will not work with MMS and MMSH streams, which are mainly used for WMA audio.
- Apps like Rhapsody (and possibly Spotify) will not work with this app because Logitech restricts
them to hardware players only. I've been told that paid Pandora should work.
- Any stream that requires resampling by the app may not work well on slower devices.
- The quality of synchronized playback can vary a lot depending on the device.
It works well on a Galaxy Nexus, but it won't be perfect and will need to be adjusted in your server
settings. Android 5.0+ recommended for synchronized playback.

Recent changes:
Removed references and options related to MySqueezebox.com
Added LMS browser to external app list
Added launch external app on play
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