Enter . First released in 2010, Poweramp has survived countless Android updates and UI trends to remain the gold standard for local music playback. Here is why.

The app respects your music, your hardware, and your privacy. It doesn't track you, it doesn't show ads (after unlock), and it doesn't compress your FLACs into oblivion.

How does the stack up against rivals like Neutron Player, USB Audio Player Pro (UAPP), or Pulsar?

: A unique feature that allows for powerful EQ adjustments without distortion by bypassing standard Android volume limitations.

: Features a highly adjustable 10-band equalizer (or parametric EQ in newer versions) with numerous presets.