OmniBeat review
A customizable Android radio player for listeners who want to manage their own station libraries.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
OmniBeat is an open-source internet radio player for Android listeners who want to find stations and maintain a personal library. It searches and filters the Radio Browser directory, while also allowing playback from direct stream URLs and supported playlist and streaming formats. The app is suited to people who prefer to curate stations themselves rather than rely on a fixed catalog. Its installation requires Android 14 or newer, and it is designed for mobile use on Android.
The library features are the main distinction. Listeners can save favorites, apply tags and sort stations using custom ordering, then back up or restore that library in JSON or TXT format. Playback controls are available through Android notifications, the lock screen and the system media panel, and themes can be set to light, dark or system. Support for PLS, M3U, HLS, XSPF, ASX, WAX, WMX and DASH, alongside direct streams, gives it scope for varied station sources. Radio Browser is its stated integration and discovery directory.
OmniBeat's focused approach will suit Android listeners who value control over station organization and stream compatibility. It is less suitable for people seeking a player across multiple platforms or CarPlay support. The station experience depends on what can be found through Radio Browser or added as a direct stream, so listeners looking for a verified, extensive built-in catalog may prefer a service whose catalog scope is established. Its open-source model and free plan make it a straightforward option for solo listeners comfortable with an Android-only app and the Android 14 requirement.
OmniBeat pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Plays direct streams plus PLS, M3U, HLS, XSPF and other formats
- Organizes stations with favorites, tags and custom sorting
- Backs up and restores station libraries in JSON or TXT
- Where it doesn't
- Requires Android 14 or newer
- Limited to Android; no CarPlay support
- Station discovery depends on the Radio Browser directory
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