Fossify Music Player suits people who keep music files on their phone and want a player with no ads that asks for little. It is a free, open-source Android app from the developer Fossify, currently at version 1.8.5. The unmodified APK is available from TopDown APK, with its SHA-256 checksum published so you can verify the file.
The app sits in our music apps category and also appears in our list of free music downloaders, although it is really a local media player rather than a download tool.
Fossify, the GPL-3.0 project behind the player
The developer is Fossify, which runs a site at fossify.org. The source code lives in the FossifyOrg Music-Player repository on GitHub and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license. That means anyone can read the code and check what the app does.
The package ID is org.fossify.musicplayer, and the first release was on February 15, 2024. The latest update is dated October 27, 2026. The app is free and carries no ads.
Sleep timer, widget and equalizer in a 10.6 MB app
The short feature summary describes an ad-free music player with a customizable widget and a sleep timer. The full description adds more. It lists an equalizer with presets, playlist management, editable song information and custom track labels, along with shuffle, repeat, skip and forward controls.
Playback can be controlled from the status bar, the widget or headphone buttons. The interface follows material design, offers a dark theme and allows custom colors. The app works fully offline, so it plays the files stored on the device rather than streaming.
The download is small at 10.6 MB.
Android 8.0 minimum and what the permissions claim means
Version 1.8.5 needs Android 8.0 or newer, so older phones cannot run it.
The developer says the app collects or shares no user information with third parties and requests no unnecessary permissions. No independent security review is available to confirm this. Anyone who wants to check the claim can read the open source code, published under GPL-3.0-only.
Fossify Music Player pros and cons
Pros
- No ads and free to download
- Open source under GPL-3.0-only, with code on GitHub
- Small download at 10.6 MB
- Sleep timer, customizable widget and equalizer presets
- Works offline with local files, per the store description
Cons
- Requires Android 8.0 or newer
- Version 1.8.5 is the current release, and the update history is not published in the listing
- No Google Play rating or install figures are available to compare against
Is Fossify Music Player safe?
The APK on this page is unmodified, and its SHA-256 checksum is 61fdf0bb71cb3a809960e59a5872030f16c799a0c0f285115a6f40f7fa5012c0. Compare it with the file you download. The publisher is Fossify, and the code is public under GPL-3.0-only. The developer states that the app collects no user data, but we have no independent check of that statement.
How to install Fossify Music Player
- Download the APK with the button on this page and wait for it to finish.
- Compare the file with the SHA-256 checksum shown here if you want to confirm it arrived intact.
- Open the file on your phone and allow installs from this source when Android asks.
- Finish the install, then open Fossify Music Player from your app drawer.
