A FOSS YouTube Music client for Android and Desktop with many features from Spotify, SponsorBlock, ReturnYouTubeDislike using Compose Multiplatform to develop.
- Play music from YouTube Music or YouTube for free, without ads and in the background
- Browsing Home, Charts, Podcast, Moods & Genre with YouTube Music data at high speed
- Search everything on YouTube
- Analyze your playing data, create custom playlists, and sync with YouTube Music...
- Spotify Canvas supported
- Play 1080p video option with subtitle
- AI song suggestions
- Customize your playlist, synced with YouTube Music
- Notifications from followed artists
- Caching and offline playback support
- Synced lyrics from SimpMusic Lyrics, LRCLIB, Spotify (require login) and YouTube Transcript - AI lyrics translation (BETA) (*)
- Personalize data (**) and multi-YouTube-account support
- Supports SponsorBlock and Return YouTube Dislike
- Sleep Timer
- Android Auto with online content
- Discord Rich Presence support
- And many more!
(*) Use your OpenAI or Gemini API key
(**) For users who chose "Send back to Google" feature
Warning
This app is in the beta stage, so it may have many bugs and make it crash. If you find any bugs,
please create an issue or contact me via email or Discord server.
Because of depending on YouTube Music, the player error will happen and it's normally, please don't ask me about the stable state of this app.
Publisher’s description
What is SimpMusic?
SimpMusic by maxrave-dev is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in Kotlin.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.1, released on May 10, 2026. The version history goes back to January 20, 2026: 7 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (maxrave-dev/SimpMusic) has 12,277 stars. Similar programs include iTunes, Spotify and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “A cross-platform music app using YouTube Music for backend”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SimpMusic is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SimpMusic safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0D0CDA1E0126851C61B634A07C06E6E493E8B85B55F9858C534F4B3C611F4919· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.1Latest | May 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.2.0 | May 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.1 | March 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.0 | March 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.4 | February 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.3 | February 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.2 | January 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id maxrave-dev.SimpMusic -emsiexec /i SimpMusic-1.2.1.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {D6235AF5-6BCA-3F1D-A020-CF10478D315B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- maxrave-dev
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/maxrave-dev/SimpMusic
- Written in
- Kotlin
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Released
- May 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 5, 2026
- Versions listed
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 12,277
- GitHub forks
- 686
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- maxrave-dev.SimpMusic
- MSI product code
- {D6235AF5-6BCA-3F1D-A020-CF10478D315B}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SimpMusic free?
Yes. SimpMusic is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is SimpMusic safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install SimpMusic with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can SimpMusic be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does SimpMusic run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of SimpMusic?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 20, 2026.
What are alternatives to SimpMusic?
iTunes, Spotify, FLAC, Mixxx and foobar2000. The alternatives page compares them.
