MetroZone
MetroZone is made and published by Metro by T-Mobile. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Metro by T-Mobile. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Metro by T-Mobile and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedHugely popularWell rated- Rating on Google Play
- 4.01
- 160,760 ratings
- Installs
- 190 million
- Last updated
- October 23, 2025
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- N/A
MetroZone is one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 190 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.0 stars from 160,760 ratings.
Summary
MetroZone reimagines the moment you unlock your phone by layering smart, entertaining content on the wake screen. From morning weather to a calming photo gallery, local events, and top headlines, MetroZone turns each unlock into a little moment of daily delight. This free app from Metro by T-Mobile has built a large, engaged audience, with steady interest reflected in recent months.
Pros & Cons
- Offers a unique unlock-time experience that blends useful content (weather, events, headlines) with personalization.
- Large and active user base highlighted by 100,000,000+ downloads and steady interest (1.2M in the last 30 days).
- Free-to-use app from a major operator (Metro by T-Mobile) in the ENTERTAINMENT category.
- Leveraged modern Android tech stack (Kotlin, Jetpack/AndroidX, Retrofit, Picasso/Coil) for performance and reliability.
- Competitors may emphasize lock screen wallpaper or time-based themes, areas not highlighted by MetroZone in the available keywords.
- The data shows a broad feature set but does not specify explicit user-permission requirements beyond an empty requested-permissions field; privacy practices should be reviewed by users.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on MetroZone for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Metro by T-Mobile, from Google Play“What if every phone unlock made your day just a little better? Imagine unlock...”
Description by Metro by T-Mobile Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Imagine unlocking while you’re waiting in line or at work, and there’s already a beautiful photo gallery waiting to help you relax and escape the grind. Or maybe, for you, it’ll be local events that’ll make you look forward to your downtime, or just the top headlines in news, sports or entertainment to stay informed.
We call them “smart” phones; shouldn’t we expect more from them? Get more from those little moments in between, when you unlock your phone.
Unlock the power of MetroZONE today!
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 72
- App size
- N/A
- Needs Android
- 10+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by MetroZone
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Launched
- December 2016
Alternatives
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 1.2 million
- Per day
- 41 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ million
- Launched
- December 2016
Installs over time
MetroZone has been installed 190 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 41 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for MetroZone
About the app and developer
About MetroZone
MetroZone is an entertainment app developed by Metro by T-Mobile.
How many times has MetroZone been installed?
MetroZone has been installed 190 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 1.2 million times.
What is the rating of MetroZone?
MetroZone is rated 4.01 out of 5 stars, based on 160 thousand ratings.
Is MetroZone free?
MetroZone is free. The last update was on October 23, 2025.
What are the requirements for MetroZone?
MetroZone requires Android 10+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since December 2016.
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Frequently asked questions about MetroZone
Is MetroZone free?
Yes. MetroZone is free on Google Play.
Is MetroZone still available?
Yes. MetroZone is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 23, 2025.
Does MetroZone contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists MetroZone as containing ads.
What Android version does MetroZone require?
MetroZone runs on Android 10 and higher.
Is MetroZone suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of MetroZone as suitable for everyone.
How many times has MetroZone been installed?
Google Play lists 100,000,000+ installs for MetroZone.
How do people rate MetroZone?
MetroZone scores 4.01 out of 5 stars, from 160,760 ratings on Google Play.
Who made MetroZone?
MetroZone was developed by Metro by T-Mobile. It is listed in the entertainment category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to MetroZone?
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