Chocola (formerly known as CuteMusic) is a free offline music player for Android that plays the songs stored on your phone. It is built for people who want a lightweight, customizable player with real playback controls like an equalizer and synced lyrics, instead of a streaming app full of ads.
Developer: sosauce · License: GPL-3.0 (open source) · Price: Free
Official file from the developer's release · Nov 10, 2026 · SHA-256 835fd7917ee54316…
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Key features
- Material 3 Expressive design with a highly customizable UI
- Built-in equalizer
- Embedded and synced lyrics support
- Metadata editor for your music files
- Blacklist and whitelist folders with extra scanning rules
- Custom playlists with customization options
Why isn’t Chocola on Google Play?
Chocola is published by its developer on GitHub and is also available on F-Droid and IzzyOnDroid, rather than through the Google Play Store.
Is Chocola safe?
Chocola is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, and the APK on this page matches the official release from the developer's GitHub repository. The developer recommends installing from GitHub specifically because it guarantees you get the latest update, and a SHA-256 checksum is published on the developer's site if you want to verify your download. Chocola 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 Chocola free?
Yes. It is free, open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.
Does Chocola need an internet connection?
No. It is an offline music player that reads the audio files already on your device, and it asks for no unnecessary permissions.
Where can I get Chocola instead of Google Play?
You can download it from the developer's GitHub releases page, or get it from F-Droid or IzzyOnDroid. The developer recommends GitHub since it always has the latest version first.
Was Chocola always called Chocola?
No, the app was formerly known as CuteMusic before being renamed to Chocola.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chocola free?
Yes. It is free, open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.
Does Chocola need an internet connection?
No. It is an offline music player that reads the audio files already on your device, and it asks for no unnecessary permissions.
Where can I get Chocola instead of Google Play?
You can download it from the developer's GitHub releases page, or get it from F-Droid or IzzyOnDroid. The developer recommends GitHub since it always has the latest version first.
Was Chocola always called Chocola?
No, the app was formerly known as CuteMusic before being renamed to Chocola.
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