# They Might Be Giants — user reviews > 110 indexed App Store user reviews of They Might Be Giants by Drew Westphal, rated 4.97/5 from 116 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/they-might-be-giants/id562807635/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/they-might-be-giants/id562807635.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 107 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (17 of 110) ### 5/5 — The Power of the tmbg app *2022-02-25, version 1.2.3* My friends don’t understand why I spend my days on my phone But they don’t understand the power of They Might Be Giants’ app for iOS ### 5/5 — Will play… *2022-02-15, version 1.2.3* Will only play They Might Be Giants Will not play the Rolling Stones, old Star Trek episodes, or whale songs. ### 5/5 — thank you jojn and flans *2022-01-23, version 1.2.3* THIS IS. SO AWRSOME SAUCE ### 5/5 — Only one problem *2021-09-24, version 1.2.3* What a beautiful UI. Maddeningly, the tape goes backwards. Or is that deliberate? The music changes often enough to keep going back to hear more. ### 5/5 — Phone rock *2021-09-21, version 1.2.3* A deliciously skewmorphic interface, new and exclusive content and - natch - amazing tunes. Get this on your communication object ASAP, reader. It’s a beaut. ### 5/5 — They might be giants *2021-09-21, version 1.2.3* It’s an app that plays they might be giants songs. ### 5/5 — Yesssss… *2021-09-20, version 1.2.3* Full o’ felty fun. That which cannot be denied: marketing demands that the felt cassette t-shirt needs to be reissued! I’ll never forgive myself for missing out on that one… ### 5/5 — TMBG fan fun that works great! *2021-09-20, version 1.2.3* So - a free app that holds 5 TMBG songs that rotate every day, including rare cuts, demos, and Dial-a-Songs going back to the 80’s? Sign me up! Works as advertised and is a great pick me up playing in the background on your phone. ### 5/5 — they might be *2021-09-18, version 1.2.3* giants ### 5/5 — Greatest band that ever lived *2021-09-17, version 1.2.3* Whatever they do, it’s worth checking out. App, CD, or foul. ### 5/5 — TMBG the heart needs *2021-09-16, version 1.2.3* ..It's back and loaded with great tracks! ### 5/5 — It’s back! *2021-09-16, version 1.2.3* Thanks for fixing the tech issues and so glad to hear the hamsters are back in the wheels spinning gracefully. ### 5/5 — Great way to start the day! *2021-03-19, version 1.2* Good morning, good morning! ### 5/5 — Incredible *2021-03-11, version 1.2* I love it. TMBG one of my favourite bands ever. ### 5/5 — Great App *2020-04-11, version 1.2* This is one of the best apps in my opinion. I HIGHLY recommend it. ### 5/5 — Dial-a-Song without the hassle of dialing *2018-01-31, version 1.2* Open app, press play, hear some kind of singing. But what kind of money does he make? This is the part that don’t make no sense. He doesn’t make any money. That means he’s a nut, right? ### 5/5 — Endlessly Awesome *2018-01-28, version 1.2* Keep it up guys! Thanks. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesn't work at all for me :( *2013-01-28, version 1.1* Installed on iPhone 4, iOS 6.0.1 and it doesn't get past the first screen. Deleted and reinstalled twice, but no luck. Seems a few other people are having similar issues. :( ### 3/5 — Neat concept, but it's just not that great. *2021-09-21* The design is incredibly charming and the concept is fun! With more care, this could totally be the next Dial-a-Song. However, the app hasn't been optimized for modern devices, instead getting letterboxed to the screen of an iPhone 5 on my iPhone 12 mini. The audio sounds pretty bad, making it a pretty bad listening experience. Super Cool didn't deserve to debut like this, and overall I think the app really needs a UX overhaul if the band's plan is to release new music like this. ### 3/5 — Won't advance to the next song when in the background *2013-01-23, version 1.1* Unless the app is left in front, playback stops at the end of the current song. Locking the screen also causes this problem. Please fix ASAP. I need TMBG playing all the time! ### 3/5 — Not perfect *2013-01-23, version 1.1* This is a good app, but it could be made better. I understand that the song a day thing is probably the point, but I don't like hearing the same song every time I open up the app. I wish there was an auto play feature that just kept playing songs. Other than that, it's a good app. ### 4/5 — Still Going... *2021-01-20, version 1.2* After several brief hiatuses, I’m glad to see the TMBG app is still getting some support. The only major issue I’d like to see addressed, even if it interferes with the particular skeuomorphic whimsy, is to have an indication when new songs are being loaded in. ### 4/5 — It’s ok *2019-04-23, version 1.2* It’s ok, for five minutes. But, I am a fan, so I can’t resist this give this a good rating. ### 4/5 — I'm a jerk too. *2014-07-29, version 1.1* Love tmbg. Basically love the app, but the backwards running cassette is stressing me out. ### 4/5 — iphone 5 please *2013-03-23, version 1.1* Love the interface. Could you make it iPhone 5 optimized? and make it so that after one song another song starts automatically? I have to tap next and then play every time a song ends. Other than that great! ### 4/5 — I'm a jerk *2013-01-23, version 1.1* Alright. I'll be the first jerk to say it. I love this app and the opportunity to preview "Nanobots" for free, but why the hell is the graphic of the cassette tape either moving backwards or indicating that we are listening to the wrong side of the tape. Are the songs yet to be released that much better? Did the Johns release the B side songs first while raising their fists to THE MAN? ### 5/5 — they *2025-04-08, version 1.2.3* i loev they mugth megaints ## Most praised reviews (9 highest-rated) ### 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 !!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-19.*