KEXP vs They Might Be Giants
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KEXP
This app connects you to a global community of music enthusiasts and creators. It broadcasts live radio from Seattle and the Bay Area, featuring diverse music across genres and eras. Discover exclusive in-studio performances through its popular YouTube channel.
- Live radio broadcasts
- International music community
- Exclusive in-studio performances
- Diverse music genres
- Online streaming
- YouTube channel content
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KEXP is an international community of music lovers and music makers, championing music that spans eras, styles and traditions. One of the most influential listener-supported music stations in the world, KEXP radio broadcasts on-air and online from our studios in Seattle and the Bay Area. Each week on KEXP's YouTube channel, millions of viewers worldwide enjoy Live on KEXP sessions featuring exclusive in-studio performances. Listen in and join our community at KEXP.ORG.
They Might Be Giants
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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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: They Might Be Giants at 96% against KEXP's 42%. They Might Be Giants also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (9.0.0 vs 15.6). KEXP's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 26 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
They Might Be Giants holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 272 and 117 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of KEXP's written reviews are positive against 96% of They Might Be Giants's.
KEXP ships an update every 2 months, They Might Be Giants every 26 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | KEXP | They Might Be Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (272 ratings) | 5.0 (117 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | 96.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 272 — better | 117 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | KEXP.ORG 90.3FM Seattle | Drew Westphal |
Customer experience
KEXP
They Might Be Giants
Bugs and requests
KEXP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
They Might Be Giants
Reported bugs
10 issues- 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
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- 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
Requested features
10 requests- 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
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- 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
In-app purchases
KEXP
No in-app purchases
They Might Be Giants
No in-app purchases
Questions
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