Beware free trial
Response from developer
Hi, thanks for taking the time to write this, and for the kind words at the end. You're right that the kids' player needs Premium. Parents can install the app, set up profiles and build playlists for free. The free week is there so you can try the real thing with your kids before paying anything. If that wasn't clear before you started the trial, that's on me, and I'm working on showing more of the app up front. About refunds: I'd really like to help, but developers can't issue refunds for App Store purchases. Apple handles all of them. You can ask for one at reportaproblem.apple.com, and Apple is usually fair about this, especially right after a renewal. To avoid surprises, Muky sends a reminder two days before the trial ends. On "glorified VLC player": I understand where that comes from. Muky doesn't sell its own content library, because parents bring music they already have from Apple Music, Spotify or their own files. What Muky adds is everything around that. Kids can only play what you've approved, so there's no autoplay, no suggestions, no ads, and no way to wander into the rest of the catalog. The parent area is locked with a passcode, and it all works on iPhone, iPad and in CarPlay. If you'd rather not curate everything yourself, the Browse tab has a hand-picked catalog of kids' audio that you can add with a tap. You're right that it isn't for everyone, and that's fine. If you ever give it another go, I'd love to hear what would make it worth it for you. Oli
Spotify does not work
Boooooo
Response from developer
Hi! Booo indeed, an app that doesn't work is no fun. Muky is playing happily for lots of families, so something odd must be going on with your setup and I'd love to fix it. Drop me a line at hi@muky.app with what you're seeing and I'll get you and your kids listening in no time.
It’s okay, but…
Response from developer
Thank you for the kind review and the honest feedback! What you describe sounds like the Freeze Dance game mode was turned on by accident. It is never on by default: a dancing figure icon appears in the player only if "Show Freeze Dance Button" is enabled in that playlist's settings, and tapping the icon starts the game, which randomly pauses the music so kids can freeze. Tapping the dancer icon again, or simply pressing play, pause, or skip, ends the game right away and the music plays through normally. You can also hide the button completely by editing the playlist and switching "Show Freeze Dance Button" off. If it still acts up, please write at hi@muky.app and I will sort it out with you. Thanks for helping us make Muky better!
Amazing App & App Creator!!!
He went above and beyond for our family to have the best and safest music app for our kids.
His app is a blessing, and I’m going to share it with every person I know, because every parent needs this.
Thanks Oli!!!
Response from developer
Thank you so much - this absolutely made my day! It was a real pleasure working with you to get everything set up, and I'm so happy Muky is bringing safe and joyful music to your kids. Reviews like this truly motivate me to keep building and improving Muky - and knowing you'll share it with other families is the best compliment I could receive. Wishing you and the whole family endless great listening sessions! And as always - anytime you or the kids run into something, just reach out.
