# They Might Be Giants

> Daily song delivery from a band's extensive music catalog. (iPhone/iPad app by Drew Westphal.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/they-might-be-giants/id562807635 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Drew Westphal](https://appshunter.io/developer/562807638)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 116 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/they-might-be-giants/id562807635/reviews.md

## What is They Might Be Giants?

A different song every day! They Might Be Giants' official and totally free song app includes new Dial-A-Song tracks and songs from the band's vast catalog. The app holds five tracks at all times.

Created by TMBG, Drew Westphal AKA Scarface, graphic designer Paul Sahre, and artist Hine Mizushima, with thanks to Bar/None, WEA, Disney, Concord and Idlewild Recordings.

## Key features

- New song daily
- Dial-A-Song tracks
- Vast song catalog
- Five tracks available
- Official band app

## What do users think of They Might Be Giants?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iPhone 4 with iOS 6.0.1 - stuck on first screen
- Not optimized for iPhone 5 and newer devices
- Letterboxing issue on iPhone 12 mini
- Backwards cassette tape animation (unclear if intentional)
- Bluetooth headphone play/pause function fails
- Playback stops at end of song when app is backgrounded
- Screen lock causes playback to stop
- Manual play/pause required between songs despite release notes claiming fix
- Poor audio quality on some devices
- App not appearing in iPad app search results

**Most requested features**

- Auto-play functionality to continuously play songs
- Universal iPad app with full-screen optimization
- iPhone 5+ device optimization
- Continuous background playback when app is backgrounded
- Bluetooth remote control support
- Alarm clock functionality integration
- Link to 'This Might Be A Wiki' for band information
- Changing content for the '?' button
- More deep cuts and rare B-sides
- New song loading indicators

## Recent user reviews (10 of 110)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/they-might-be-giants/id562807635/reviews.md

### 5/5 — they

*2025-04-08, version 1.2.3*

i loev they mugth megaints

### 5/5 — Best thing ever

*2025-03-13, version 1.2.3*

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!

### 5/5 — Finally!

*2025-02-23, version 1.2.3*

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!

### 5/5 — Frugal, Fun, and Felt

*2025-02-11, version 1.2.3*

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

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2024-05-21, version 1.2.3*

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.

### 5/5 — INCREDIBLE!!

*2023-11-20, version 1.2.3*

Best app ever. 10/10

### 5/5 — perfect

*2023-11-19, version 1.2.3*

as of 11/23 works like a charm!! has been very nice so far! i encourage all to download this app

### 5/5 — Hearing Good Things About ReVamp

*2022-12-06, version 1.2.3*

Read the site (Dec 5, 2022) and band said anyone who had this should reinstall..  give it try again…give them feedback and communicate with them if problematic! I’m staying tuned! These guys don’t let ppl down and have had a lot on their plates.. this is a brand new message from them within their merch page, go check it out!

### 5/5 — so much fun

*2022-11-18, version 1.2.3*

love love love

### 5/5 — They’ve UPDATED Their App!🤘😆🤘

*2022-05-18, version 1.2.3*

I found their Outdated iPhone App & Emailed them and They rectified the Problem so quickly..I now can enjoy their music with this App! I Now Can Give TMBG’s Their Well Deserved 5⭐️’s for The Creative Cassette Tape Look and Functionality.
Thanks for the App Fix and The Great Music !!!

## Frequently asked questions about They Might Be Giants

### 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.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2021-08-26

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

### 1.2 — 2015-03-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Application displays without letterboxing on iPhone 5, 6 and 6+!
- Question mark button links to http://dialasong.com/

### 1.1 — 2013-01-20

- Songs play through to next song
- Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2012-09-25

No release notes.

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