There are Android apps about everything under the sun, so it’s no surprise that there are apps about music. There are tons of apps out there that center around music. Whether they’re rhythms games or games where you guess song titles, there’s some sort of strong musical influence.
These games are perfect for music lovers and people who want to be exposed to other forms of music. They showcase the most popular songs from today and they also introduce you to new and indie music.
Top 10 Best Music Android Games 2021
Below is a quick overview of the top 10 best Material You Android apps for 2021, including any download and in-app purchase costs.
| Game | Download Cost | In-app cost (per item) |
| Beat Blade | ✕ | $0.99 – $99.99 |
| Beat Star | ✕ | $0.99 – $99.99 |
| D4DJ | ✕ | $0.99 – $.169.99 |
| Deemo | ✕ | $0.99 – $54.99 |
| Lost In Harmony | ✕ | $0.99 – $29.99 |
| Magic Piano | ✕ | $0.99 – $99.99 |
| Rhythm Star | ✕ | $0.99 – $89.99 |
| Rolling Beat | ✕ | ✕ |
| Smash Colors 3D | ✕ | $0.99 – $19.99 |
| Song Pop 3 | ✕ | $1.99 – $99.99 |
Top 10 Best Music Android Games 2021 downloads
Below is a little more information on each app, and a direct link for easy downloading.
All download links go to the app’s Google Play Store listing. Users are always recommended to download apps from Google Play or an authorized app store.
Beat Blade
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $0.99 – $99.99
- Size: 122MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.3 stars out of 5
Beat Blade gives rhythm games an interesting twist. It took obvious inspiration from Beat Saber, from the aesthetic to the concept. However, instead of the boxes coming toward you, your character runs down a path, and it’s your job to steer the character into them.
There’s actually a story mode in Beat Blade that you can follow. During the campaign, you play as a live streamer, and each round you play is a live stream. You get a fake streamer setup, and after each round, you earn more followers. It’s your goal to gather followers as you progress through the levels.
You will definitely run into ads and in-app purchases in this game. Not only that, but it’s on the energy system, so beware. You earn coins during gameplay, and you can use those coins to buy songs and customizations for your character.
Beat Star
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $0.99 – $99.99
- Size: 163MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.6 stars out of 5
Beat Star is your classic rhythm game, but it has its own style. It doesn’t really flip the script in terms of gameplay, as you have notes that you tap, hold, and slide. It’s pretty basic in how it’s handled, but the whole look and feel are pleasing.
Beat Star has a selection of songs from today’s biggest artists. If you listen to modern music, then you’re likely to find your favorite song in this game. If you want to earn songs, you can play rounds, level up, and unlock them with chests.
In-app purchases aren’t really a big thing in this game, and there aren’t any ads. You can buy bundles that include gems (the premium currency) and several songs. Other than that, you’re mostly just playing the game to get ahead.
D4DJ
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $0.99 – $.169.99
- Size: 118MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
D4DJ takes the mobile rhythm game genre and gives it an anime gacha flair. As with any rhythm game, you have to hit the notes in time with the music to gain points. One thing about this game is that the gameplay is really nuanced. There are notes you have to tap, hold, slide, and swipe.
There is A LOT to D4DJ including characters, unlockable content, and a story mode with fully voiced cutscenes (however, they’re in Japanese). As the story goes, you play as a group of aspiring DJs who tour the world; that’s pretty much it.
As for in-app purchases, I’m sorry to say that this is a quintessential gacha game. You’ll be bombarded with gacha pulls, special events, an energy system, and all sorts of opportunities to spend money. However, you can get some good gameplay in before having to pay.
Deemo
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: No
- Size: 48MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.7 stars out of 5
Deemo stands out from most rhythm games because of its overall aesthetic and song choice. Most rhythm games use selections from modern popular songs, but Deemo is different. You’re going to be hearing music from indie composers and songwriters. You’re not going to be hearing music that you’d hear on the radio, and there’s nothing wrong with that. The music in this game covers an immense gamut of moods and flavors. The music is diverse, eccentric, and all-around different from the norm.
Recently, the company converted the free version of the game into the full version. This means that you won’t get any in-app purchases or ads. Also, you’ll get access to the collection of over 280 songs.
Lost In Harmony
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $0.99 – $29.99
- Size: 37MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
Lost In Harmony lies in stark contrast to most rhythm games. While in most rhythm games, you’re supposed to hit the obstacles that come down the path, in Lost In Harmony, you’re supposed to avoid them. You play a pair of characters who are skateboarding down an assortment of different paths. There will be a myriad of different obstacles that you need to avoid. These can come from behind you, beside you, and in front of you.
This game also sticks out because of its song choice. While most rhythm games use the latest pop, rap, and rock hits, Lost In Harmony uses remixed versions of classical pieces. There are also some original compositions thrown in. The whole mood and energy level changes drastically during the rounds.
You earn in-app currency during the game which you use to customize your character. There’s an energy system, but you can get unlimited turns for a one-time payment of $2.99. You can also unlock all of the levels for the same price.
Magic Piano
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $0.99 – $99.99
- Size: 33MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5
Magic Piano sticks true to its name, as all of the songs are arranged for piano. They are all piano pieces and arrangements of popular songs. All of the notes are represented as dots that you need to tap.
Magic piano is different because the songs actually conform to your playing. So, if you slow down, the song will slow down with you. This not only makes it a bit easier to play, but it allows you to add a bit of expression to your playing.
You earn coins every time you level up, and you use those coins to buy more songs. If you want unlimited access to all of the songs, you can pay either $4.99/month or $39.99/year.
Rhythm Star
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $0.99 – $89.99
- Size: 140MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5
Rhythm Star adds a cute and cartoonish RPG charm to the rhythm game genre. It’s also 100% a gacha title with unlockable characters, character summons, and so on. This game is the typical sort of rhythm game where you have to hit the notes in time.
There’s a battle element added in to spice things up. In the campaign mode, while you’re hitting the notes, your characters are attacking enemies up top. Getting longer combos helps your characters’ attack strength.
There’s a good mix of modern music and modernized versions of popular classical pieces. They all range in style and overall energy. As you progress, you’ll unlock more songs to play and replay.
Rolling Beat
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: No
- Size: 53MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.2 stars out of 5
Rolling Beat is a unique rhythm game in that you play as a ball that’s rolling across the path. Along the path, you’ll see crystals that you need to hit. This being a rhythm game, the crystals occur in time with the background music.
The overall look and feel is the classic futuristic neon look. Everything’s black with colorful accents all around. You can change your ball’s design with different skins that you earn while playing. Also, as you play, the whole color scheme changes to keep things interesting.
There are no in-app purchases with Rolling Beat, but there are ads. You can watch ads to unlock songs and to revive you if you hit an obstacle. Other than that, you can use the in-game currency to buy songs.
Smash Colors 3D
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $0.99 – $99.99
- Size: 122MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.3 stars out of 5
Smash Ball takes rhythm games into the 3D world. Instead of hitting notes on a 2D plane, you’re a ball flying through 3D space. As you fly, there will be colored plates that fly at you. You need to hit the plates that correspond to the color of the ball.
The plates will all fly at you in time with the music that’s playing in the background. Smash Ball 3D uses all of the most popular music from this day and age including rock, pop, rap, etc. As the difficulty increases, the plates will shrink, move and come in different forms.
You will definitely run into ads and in-app purchases with this game. You earn diamonds as you play stages, and you use those to unlock more songs. If you want to get rid of ads and unlock all of the content, then you can get a VIP membership. It’s $5.99/week, $9.99/month, or $19.99/year.
SongPop 3
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $1.99 – $99.99
- Size: 42MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.3 stars out of 5
SongPop 3 isn’t a rhythm game, rather, it’s a trivia game that tests your knowledge of music. During a round, a short clip of a song will play. It’s up to you to guess the song’s title before the clip ends. Also, there are some songs where you need to guess the artist. Each round has you guessing five songs.
SongPop is also a competitive game. You can play a round and challenge other players to beat your score. Their goal is to either give more correct answers than you or answer questions quicker than you. There’s a very wide range of music from the 60s to modern hits.
You have the basics when it comes to ads and in-app purchases: ads, in-game currency, premium currency, and premium memberships. You can watch ads to unlock some of the music, but the premium memberships remove the ads and unlock most or all of the music.
2021-12-14 15:10:22