# iBroadcast vs They Might Be Giants

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: They Might Be Giants at none against iBroadcast's 2. They Might Be Giants also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (96% vs 81%). iBroadcast's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 26 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBroadcast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. They Might Be Giants asks for nothing beyond the download.

They Might Be Giants holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 351 and 117 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of iBroadcast's written reviews are positive against 96% of They Might Be Giants's.

iBroadcast ships an update every 10 days, They Might Be Giants every 26 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBroadcast | They Might Be Giants |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibroadcast/id536363915/reviews) | **[5.0 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/they-might-be-giants/id562807635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **351** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.0.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [iBroadcast](https://appshunter.io/developer/536363918) | [Drew Westphal](https://appshunter.io/developer/562807638) |

## What reviewers say

### iBroadcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibroadcast/id536363915)

Upload your personal music collection to a secure, cloud-based library. Access and play your entire music library from any device, anywhere, without fees or ads. Enjoy your music collection without limitations.

**Highlights:** Upload personal music collection, Secure cloud storage, Stream music from anywhere, Access on any device, No fees or ads

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Membership | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ☁️ Unlimited cloud storage for personal music library
- 🎵 Support for high-quality audio formats (FLAC, lossless)
- 💰 Free service with no ads or subscriptions required
- 🔄 Seamless syncing across multiple devices
- 📱 Works across iOS, Android, Mac, and web browsers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback freezes and crashes
- 🔌 Syncing issues between devices
- ⚠️ Confusing jukebox/queue system in newer versions
- 📊 Poor performance with very large libraries (70k+ songs)
- 🔍 Search function struggles with massive collections

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching songs
- Login freezes and authentication failures
- Downloaded playlists fail to complete playback
- Tracks disappear from library without explanation
- Syncing doesn't update new uploads automatically

**Requested features**

- Native Mac desktop app (currently browser-only)
- Apple TV remote control support for library navigation
- Volume control separate from system volume
- Album cover thumbnails in playlist view
- Pin/favorite playlists for quick access


### They Might Be Giants

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/they-might-be-giants/id562807635)

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.

**Highlights:** New song daily, Dial-A-Song tracks, Vast song catalog, Five tracks available, Official band app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBroadcast free?

iBroadcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is They Might Be Giants free?

They Might Be Giants is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBroadcast or They Might Be Giants?

They Might Be Giants is rated higher. iBroadcast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while They Might Be Giants averages 5.0 from 117 ratings.

### Do iBroadcast or They Might Be Giants have ads?

Neither iBroadcast nor They Might Be Giants shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBroadcast or They Might Be Giants?

iBroadcast ships an update every 10 days, and They Might Be Giants every 26 months. Most recently, iBroadcast was updated on November 1, 2026 and They Might Be Giants on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
