Kreate is a YouTube Music frontend for Android that is forked from RiMusic, built with a focus on performance. It lets you stream and download music without needing a YouTube Music subscription, and it supports multiple languages out of the box.
Developer: knighthat · License: GPL-3.0 (open source) · Price: Free
Before you start: this build (v2.2.5) is in maintenance mode, meaning only YouTube-block workarounds are being fixed, not general bugs. If you prefer automatic updates, you can install Kreate through Obtainium using the app's GitHub repository link instead of downloading the APK manually.
Official file from the developer's release · Nov 6, 2026 · SHA-256 ab3aa3d20f23699f…
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Key features
- Background playback and offline listening, including auto cache and full song/playlist downloads
- Switch between RiMusic style and classic ViMusic style UI
- Synchronized lyrics with fetching, editing, and translation
- Sleep timer, audio controls (speed, pitch, normalization, skip silence), and an audio visualizer
- Support for Android Auto, Android TV, and YouTube video playback, plus experimental widgets
Why isn’t Kreate on Google Play?
Kreate is published by its developer on GitHub and is also available on F-Droid; it is not distributed on Google Play.
Is Kreate safe?
Kreate is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, and the APK on this page comes from the developer's official GitHub releases. Note that the audio visualizer feature asks for microphone permission (off by default), and the app's in-app update checker only works on the GitHub build variants. Kreate comes straight from its developer rather than through Google Play, so it hasn’t gone through Google’s app review. As with any app, check the permissions it asks for and install it if you’re comfortable with them.
How to install
- Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
- Open the file and tap Install.
FAQ
Is Kreate free to use?
Yes. Kreate is free and open source, released under the GPL-3.0 license.
How do I get updates for Kreate?
You can enable the in-app update checker in settings if you installed the GitHub release build, or use Obtainium to track and install new releases automatically. Kreate is also available on F-Droid and IzzyOnDroid, which handle updates through those stores.
What is the difference between Kreate and RiMusic?
Kreate is a fork of RiMusic that focuses on performance, and adds its own UI mode toggle so you can switch between the RiMusic look and a classic ViMusic style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kreate free to use?
Yes. Kreate is free and open source, released under the GPL-3.0 license.
How do I get updates for Kreate?
You can enable the in-app update checker in settings if you installed the GitHub release build, or use Obtainium to track and install new releases automatically. Kreate is also available on F-Droid and IzzyOnDroid, which handle updates through those stores.
What is the difference between Kreate and RiMusic?
Kreate is a fork of RiMusic that focuses on performance, and adds its own UI mode toggle so you can switch between the RiMusic look and a classic ViMusic style.
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