Metrolist ships in two build variants:
- FOSS — the default variant. No Google Play Services dependency, no Google Cast support. Recommended for most users and compatible with F-Droid-based repositories.
- GMS — includes Google Cast support for casting to Chromecast and other Cast-compatible devices. Requires Google Play Services.
- Stable
- Nightly
Stable releases are tested and recommended for everyday use.
GitHub Releases
Download the latest stable APK directly from the GitHub Releases page. Always up to date with the current version.
Obtainium
Use Obtainium to track and install GitHub releases automatically. Keeps Metrolist updated without manual downloads.
IzzyOnDroid
Install from the IzzyOnDroid F-Droid-compatible repository. The repository handles update delivery; the built-in updater is disabled in this variant.
OpenAPK
Browse and download Metrolist APKs from OpenAPK.
Belberi
Download Metrolist from the Belberi app directory.
Installation
1
Download the APK
Pick a source from the table above and download the APK file to your Android device. For GitHub Releases, tap the
.apk link on the releases page or use the direct download link above.2
Allow installation from unknown sources
If you are installing from a source other than the Google Play Store, Android will ask you to allow installation from that source. When prompted, tap Settings and enable Allow from this source for your browser or file manager.This setting is scoped to the app you install from — you do not need to enable it system-wide.
3
Install the APK
Open the downloaded APK file. Tap Install and wait for the installation to complete.
4
Open Metrolist
Launch Metrolist from your app drawer. You can start browsing YouTube Music immediately — no account required. To sync your library, see account login.
Choosing a build variant
If you do not use Chromecast or other Cast devices, use the FOSS variant. If you want to cast music to a TV or speaker, use the GMS variant from GitHub Releases or Obtainium.
Updating Metrolist
- Obtainium — updates automatically when a new release is published on GitHub.
- IzzyOnDroid — updates through your F-Droid client.
- GitHub Releases / OpenAPK / Belberi — download and install the new APK over the existing installation. The FOSS and GMS variants include a built-in update checker that notifies you of new releases.
- Nightly — re-download from the GitHub Actions link whenever you want the latest build.