Choose Melolist if
You want a Play Store install, automatic updates, background playback, synced lyrics, videos, playlists, podcasts, Android Auto, picture-in-picture, an equalizer, and adaptive themes.
download Get on Google PlayMelolist vs Metrolist
Two Android music apps. Similar names. Not the same product.
Melolist is a Google Play app by Music Player Labs. Metrolist is a separate open-source YouTube Music client. Melolist is not a rename, fork, or official upgrade of Metrolist. Spell Melolist with l-o (melody). Spell Metrolist with t-r-o (metro).
| Melolist | Metrolist | |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | Music Player Labs | Independent open-source project (MetrolistGroup) |
| License | Closed-source. Limited Play Store license | Typically GPL-3.0 open source |
| Where to install | Google Play, with store updates | GitHub / sideload. Generally not on Play |
| Official site | This site (metrolist.us) | metrolist.cc |
| Ads and Premium | Free tier may show ads; optional Play Premium | Community client; not a Music Player Labs product |
| Platform | Android only | Android only |
Choose Metrolist if
You want an open-source YouTube Music client you can audit and update from GitHub. That project lives at metrolist.cc — it is not published by Music Player Labs.
Metrolist siteMelolist is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by MetrolistGroup, Google, or YouTube. Also see Melolist vs Musicolet and the Melolist FAQ.
Is Melolist the same as Metrolist? arrow_forward
No. Melolist is a commercial Android app by Music Player Labs on Google Play. Metrolist is a separate open-source YouTube Music client. They are not the same product.
Is Metrolist on the Google Play Store? arrow_forward
Usually no. Google Play generally does not allow unofficial YouTube clients. If you want a Play Store listing with store updates, install Melolist on Google Play.
Is metrolist.us the official Melolist website? arrow_forward
Yes. Melolist by Music Player Labs is at metrolist.us. The open-source Metrolist project is a different app at metrolist.cc.
Is Melolist a Metrolist alternative? arrow_forward
Yes, if you want a Play Store music and video player with background play, lyrics, podcasts, and Android Auto. Choose Metrolist if you specifically want the open-source GitHub client.
Is Melolist affiliated with Metrolist? arrow_forward
No. Music Player Labs publishes Melolist. It is not affiliated with MetrolistGroup, Google, or YouTube.