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Poweramp vs Retro Music Player: catalog facts
Poweramp	Retro Music Player
Paid Paid app with a free trial and no subscription.	Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.
Android	Android
64-band parametric EQ with per-device presets USB DAC exclusive output and Hi-Res playback	Many themes and now playing layouts Gapless and crossfade playback
Android only Built for local files rather than streaming services	Android only Plays local files only, no streaming services
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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