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SoundAura

A background audio player for studying / working.
New in version 1.6.2
(hopefully) Fixed a crash some users were experiencing when adding media.
SoundAura is an open source ambient sound app. It does not include any audio tracks to save on download size, but allows users to add local files from their device and play any (reasonable) number of them concurrently, with individual volume controls for each track. SoundAura can also switch between an audio focus respecting mode, and a 'play in background' mode that ignores audio focus rules and allows SoundAura to play audio alongside other apps.

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.6.2 (13) suggested Added on Nov 03, 2025

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
      (12L)
    • read audio files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • com.cliffracertech.soundaura.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 3.0 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.6.1 (12) - Added on Sep 16, 2025

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
      (12L)
    • read audio files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • com.cliffracertech.soundaura.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 2.6 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.5.0 (10) - Added on Mar 13, 2024

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • com.cliffracertech.soundaura.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 3.1 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log