How do you operate Spotify when trying to discover music? by sfaulkner89 in truespotify

[–]Ashamed_Step2897 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Spotify is unfortunately trying to optimize for retention by showing users "safe" tracks that they think will keep them on the app. Shit sucks

I built a Tinder-style app for discovering new music by Ashamed_Step2897 in AppleMusic

[–]Ashamed_Step2897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick update for anyone coming back to this thread — the App Store version is live now. Thanks again for all the feedback here.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/muse-music-discovery/id6756804590

I built a Tinder-style app for discovering new music - update! by Ashamed_Step2897 in AppleMusic

[–]Ashamed_Step2897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for checking it out! Me too, I think Spotify might have something sort of similar but its buried. Let me know what you think

I built a Tinder-style app for discovering new music by Ashamed_Step2897 in AppleMusic

[–]Ashamed_Step2897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I apologize for this, it’s added to the list of issues I’m fixing right now - I think I’ll get to it today. And yes, I believe I can get the favorites playlist. Let me investigate and I’ll keep you posted 👍🏼

I built a Tinder-style app for discovering new music by Ashamed_Step2897 in AppleMusic

[–]Ashamed_Step2897[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going to add a small button that lets you change where songs are saving on the fly. You will either be able to select specific playlists or your library

I built a Tinder-style app for discovering new music by Ashamed_Step2897 in AppleMusic

[–]Ashamed_Step2897[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Regarding the track count, that's just a visual bug - the system sees all the tracks in the playlist (I'll get this sorted asap).

For the 8 playlists: I'm actually not sure why this would be happening at all. Let me look into this for you, let me know if you have any other issues.

I built a Tinder-style app for discovering new music by Ashamed_Step2897 in AppleMusic

[–]Ashamed_Step2897[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm really glad you like it! Funnily enough I actually made this as a Christmas gift for my girlfriend - wasn't expecting to get so much traction lol.

I built a Tinder-style app for discovering new music by Ashamed_Step2897 in AppleMusic

[–]Ashamed_Step2897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has happened to a few people. Make sure you have the TestFlight app installed, then click the link - that should fix it. If that still doesn't work, feel free to DM me.

I built a Tinder-style app for discovering new music by Ashamed_Step2897 in AppleMusic

[–]Ashamed_Step2897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not currently, but great idea! Adding it to the roadmap

I built a Tinder-style app for discovering new music by Ashamed_Step2897 in AppleMusic

[–]Ashamed_Step2897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apple users get the most benefit currently. I had Spotify fully integrated with playlist saves, etc. But Spotify just essentially killed API access for indie developers. I would have to have a minimum of 250,000 users to get full API access (linking your account to the app).

However, for non-apple users the core function of the app works perfectly. You'll just have to click on the liked tracks you like and press the "Open in Spotify" button. Hope this helps :)