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Research-based review: the AppDuo Editorial Team compiled it from official pages, documentation, app stores, press and user feedback, without hands-on testing. Every claim links to a source with the date it was checked.
6 reference sourcesInformation updated Nov 10, 2026
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Zing MP3 Review
VNG's music streaming app with a free tier; Plus from 13,000 ₫/month
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
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- iOS
- Android
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Our verdict
Zing MP3 suits listeners who mainly play Vietnamese music and want it free, or cheap enough to drop ads and get lossless. The trade-offs are middling store ratings (3.5-3.8 out of 5) and store descriptions that still mix the old VIP plan with today's Plus and Premium.
Best for: Listeners focused on Vietnamese music and local charts
Skip it if: People who need a family plan: none appears in the sources reviewed
Pros
- Free tier; Plus at 19,000 ₫/month on the App Store and from 13,000 ₫/month on the website
- Plus adds lossless audio, no ads and unlimited music storage
- Web, iOS and Android apps with offline listening, Chromecast, Android Auto and karaoke-style lyrics
Cons
- Average ratings: 3.5/5 on the App Store and 3.8/5 on Google Play Vietnam
- Some App Store reviewers complain about bugs and repeated Zalo logins
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
Pros
- More than 100 million downloads on Google Play
Cons
- The App Store description still lists a 49,000 ₫/month VIP plan, unlike the Plus and Premium plans actually on sale
- Past copyright dispute: in December 2018 a singer sued over hundreds of allegedly unlicensed songs
Best for
- People who want a low-priced paid plan for ad-free listening
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
What Zing MP3 is
Zing MP3 is VNG's online music streaming service, launched in 2007 and, per Wikipedia, the first product in the company's Zing system. It runs on web, iOS and Android, and the official site describes it as a Zalo product. Wikipedia reports about 28 million regular users in 2023.
According to the App Store and Google Play descriptions, the app offers charts, Top 100 lists, music videos up to 1080p, karaoke-style lyrics, offline sync, an equalizer and bass controls, Chromecast, Android Auto and voice search.
Pricing and plans
The free tier has ads. Two paid plans exist: Plus (no ads, lossless listening and downloads, unlimited storage) and Premium (adds the Premium catalogue). The upgrade page says Plus is "from 13,000đ/month" and Premium "from 41,000đ/month", tax included. On the Vietnam App Store, Plus costs 19,000 ₫ a month or 169,000-179,000 ₫ for 12 months, and Premium 55,000 ₫ a month or 499,000 ₫ for 12 months. The App Store description still mentions a VIP plan at 49,000 ₫/month, but the in-app purchase list shows only Plus and Premium.
User ratings and licensing
On the Vietnam App Store Zing MP3 has 3.5/5 from about 52,000 ratings; on Google Play it is 3.8/5 from about 1.2 million. Some App Store comments complain about bugs, vanished downloads and repeated Zalo logins. On licensing, in December 2018 a singer sued over hundreds of allegedly unlicensed songs; per Wikipedia, Zing later removed that singer's songs.
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Who it fits
If you mostly listen to Vietnamese music and want a cheap plan to drop ads, Zing MP3 is worth considering. Spotify, YouTube Music and Apple Music are the international options, and NhacCuaTui is the local rival in the same segment. Catalogues differ, so search for the songs you play most before paying.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
Miễn phí
PersonalFree
Free listening with ads (Google Play lists the app as containing ads and in-app purchases). Removing ads or getting lossless requires a paid plan.
Plus
Personal₫19,000/mo
₫14,083/mo billed yearly
On the Vietnam App Store: 19,000 ₫ per month, or 169,000-179,000 ₫ for 12 months. The upgrade page says "from 13,000đ/month" (tax included). Perks: no ads, lossless listening and downloads, unlimited music storage, advanced playback features, higher upload limits.
Premium
Personal₫55,000/mo
₫41,583/mo billed yearly
On the Vietnam App Store: 55,000 ₫ per month, or 499,000 ₫ for 12 months. The upgrade page says "from 41,000đ/month". Includes all Plus perks plus the Premium catalogue.
- Free plan limits
- The free tier has ads. The Google Play description (still using the old VIP name) says regular accounts get unlimited 128 kbps downloads and 320 kbps streaming, while 320 kbps and lossless downloads are for paid accounts.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
Per the App Store description, subscriptions bought there renew automatically unless switched off at least 24 hours before expiry. The pages reviewed contain no dedicated Zing MP3 refund policy.
Privacy
The current privacy policy, effective 19 September 2026, is issued by VNG Corporation. VNG says it processes data only as needed for the service and with user consent, and users can allow or refuse each processing purpose when creating an account or while using the service. If purposes change, VNG says it will notify users and ask for consent again. On the App Store the developer declares contact info linked to identity, plus identifiers, usage data and diagnostics not linked to identity. The retention and user-rights sections did not display in full in the version reviewed, so this review draws no conclusion on them.
Zing MP3 alternatives
7.8/10Spotify
Music and podcasts with a free tier; Premium at $12.99/month in the US
7.6/10Apple Music
Apple's music streaming service: 100M+ songs, lossless and Spatial Audio
Frequently asked questions
Is Zing MP3 free?
Yes. The free tier has ads; removing ads and getting lossless needs Plus or Premium.
What is the difference between Plus and Premium?
Per the upgrade page, Premium includes all Plus perks and adds the Premium catalogue. On the App Store, Plus is 19,000 ₫/month and Premium 55,000 ₫/month.
Who owns Zing MP3?
The service is operated by VNG Corporation; the official site calls it a Zalo product.
How do I contact Zing MP3 support?
The official site lists Zalo and [email protected]; Google Play also gives [email protected] for bug reports.
Review evidence & sources6
Scores
- Ease of use
- 7.0
- Features
- 7.0
- Value for money
- 7.5
- Performance
- 6.5
- Support
- 6.0
- Privacy & security
- 6.0
Why this score
Per the Google Play description the app has voice search, a widget and lock-screen and headset controls, but some App Store reviews cite bugs and repeated Zalo logins.
Why this score
Lossless, karaoke lyrics, offline listening, Chromecast, Android Auto, video up to 1080p and a Premium catalogue; no family plan appears in the sources reviewed.
Why this score
Plus is 19,000 ₫/month on the App Store (169,000 ₫ for 12 months) and from 13,000 ₫/month on the website; Premium is 55,000 ₫/month. A free tier with ads exists.
Why this score
Scores of 3.5/5 (App Store) and 3.8/5 (Google Play) point to an uneven experience; some users report downloaded tracks disappearing.
Why this score
Contact via Zalo and [email protected]; no response-time data is available.
Why this score
The policy is consent-based, lets users choose per purpose and took effect in September 2026; the App Store label declares no tracking data. The retention and user-rights sections could not be reviewed in full, so the score stays moderate.
What users say
- App Store (Vietnam)3.5/5 · 51,681
- Google Play (Vietnam)3.8/5 · 1,200,000
Sources
- Vendor-providedZing MP3 upgrade (Plus/Premium) pageNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedZing MP3 privacy policyNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedZing MP3 websiteNov 10, 2026
- storeZing MP3 on the App Store (Vietnam)Nov 10, 2026
- storeZing MP3 on Google Play (Vietnam)Nov 10, 2026
- Community-reportedWikipedia: Zing MP3Nov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- VNG (Zalo Group)
- Headquarters
- Vietnam
- Launched
- 2007
- Category
- Entertainment
Capabilities
- Works offline
- Mobile app
Platforms
- Web
- iOS
- Android
Interface languages
- Vietnamese
- English
Integrations
- Chromecast
- Bluetooth
- Apple Watch
- Android Auto
Support
- Live chat
- Help center
Change history
- Update.Current privacy policy version took effect.
- Update.A singer sued Zing MP3 over hundreds of allegedly unlicensed songs; Zing later removed that singer's songs.
- Feature.Mobile app launched on iOS, Android and Windows Phone.
Full change history (4)
- Launch.Zing MP3 officially launched (Wikipedia's history section says November 2007; its infobox says 1 August 2007).
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