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They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants

by Drew Westphal

116 ratings
110 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
🎵 Music
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 7, 2013
  • August 26, 2021

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Drew Westphal
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Access a new song daily from a vast music catalog. This free application provides fresh Dial-A-Song tracks and selections from the band's extensive library, always featuring five songs at a time.

✓New song daily
✓Dial-A-Song tracks
✓Vast song catalog
✓Five tracks available
✓Official band app
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of They Might Be Giants. Based on 116 reviews and a 5.0/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🎨Charming and creative UI design with felt cassette aesthetic
  • 🎵Free daily rotating song selection from extensive catalog
  • 💎High-quality music from beloved band They Might Be Giants
  • 🎁No subscription required, completely free to use
  • 🔄Daily updates keep content fresh and engaging
  • 📱Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 🎧Excellent sound quality for music playback
  • 🌟Great introduction to the band for new listeners
  • ⚡Quick load times and smooth performance
  • 🎪Whimsical and playful app experience

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes on older iOS versions (iPhone 4, iOS 6)
  • 📏Not optimized for modern devices (letterboxed on iPhone 12)
  • 🔊Audio quality issues reported by some users
  • 🔙Backwards-running cassette animation causes confusion
  • 📱Not universal app - poor iPad experience (iPhone-sized window)
  • ⏸️No auto-play between songs, requires manual interaction
  • 🔌Bluetooth headphone controls don't work properly
  • 🎵Limited to one song per session without manual advancement
  • ⚠️App stops playing when backgrounded or screen locked
  • ❓Unclear loading indicators for new content
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What's New in They Might Be Giants

1.2.3

August 26, 2021

Minor updates for stability and compatibility. Switched away from some deprecated API calls and switched to HTTPS transport.

User reviews

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Bagel_000Bagel_000

Best thing ever

I fear I’m the nb1 they might be giants fan every and I absolutely adore this app if u fw tmbg then you’ll enjoy this app mark my words!
El!⭐️El!⭐️

Finally!

An app of phone! This gives me fun feelings like when smartphones were new and creative and wacky ideas were flowing. Great idea! Ten out of five!
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Frugal, Fun, and Felt

You can save on the Spotify and Apple Music subs, this is the only music app you need!
AhammondAhammond

Amazing!

I think this app is amazing and I love it. No faults, nothing to complain about, nothing bad. Nothing I'd want to add, either. It's the perfect app.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

App crashes on iPhone 4 with iOS 6.0.1 - stuck on first screen

Bug

Not optimized for iPhone 5 and newer devices

Bug

Letterboxing issue on iPhone 12 mini

Bug

Backwards cassette tape animation (unclear if intentional)

Bug

Bluetooth headphone play/pause function fails

Bug

Playback stops at end of song when app is backgrounded

Bug

Screen lock causes playback to stop

Bug

Manual play/pause required between songs despite release notes claiming fix

Bug

Poor audio quality on some devices

Bug

App not appearing in iPad app search results

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

Auto-play functionality to continuously play songs

Feature

Universal iPad app with full-screen optimization

Feature

iPhone 5+ device optimization

Feature

Continuous background playback when app is backgrounded

Feature

Bluetooth remote control support

Feature

Alarm clock functionality integration

Feature

Link to 'This Might Be A Wiki' for band information

Feature

Changing content for the '?' button

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More deep cuts and rare B-sides

Feature

New song loading indicators

Feature

FAQ

What does the They Might Be Giants app do?

This official app provides a different song every day from the band's extensive catalog. It includes new Dial-A-Song tracks and selections from their vast library, ensuring fresh music content daily.

How many songs can I access at once?

The app holds five tracks at all times. This means you can enjoy five different songs from the band's catalog, with one new song being added each day.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is totally free. It offers daily song access without any cost to the user.

What kind of music can I expect?

You can expect songs from the band They Might Be Giants, including their new Dial-A-Song tracks and a wide variety of songs from their extensive catalog.