# tipSkip 2 > Control music playback by knocking on your device. (iPhone/iPad app by BusyBytes GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipskip-2/id445221794 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BusyBytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163595728) - Category: Music, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 124 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 42 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-08-05 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipskip-2/id445221794/reviews.md ## What is tipSkip 2? Control your music playback by knocking on the front or back of your device! No headphones with remote? Wearing gloves? No problem! Just put the device in your pocket or on the table and knock on your device. Check out the tipSkip TV commercial: http://youtu.be/MtzEPaZgzWY FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS • Knock on the device 2x to skip to the next track (like a double click with your mouse) • To skip to the previous track knock 3x on the device • To pause the track knock 4x • Spotify integration (requires Spotify Premium and internet connection) • Optional: Choose between 90 or 30 sec fast forward / backward • Customize knock actions for 2x, 3x and 4x knocks • Adjust knock detection sensitivity • Choose Playlist, Artists, Albums, Songs, Gernres, Compilations • Shuffle mode Play with the sensitivity slider to find the perfect value for your activity. About us: http://busybytes.com http://facebook.com/tipSkip http://twitter.com/busybytes http://youtube.com/busybytes Mail: contact@busybytes.com LEGAL: This product uses a SPOTIFY API but is not endorsed, certified or otherwise approved in any way by Spotify. Spotify is the registered trade mark of the Spotify Group. ## Key features - Knock to skip tracks - Knock to pause music - Spotify integration - Customizable knock actions - Adjustable sensitivity - Fast forward/backward options ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Developer support | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of tipSkip 2? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Intuitive tap/knock gesture controls - 🎵 Works well with music playback - 💡 Innovative hands-free music control - 🚀 Useful for active situations (running, gym, driving) - 🎧 Great for shower and outdoor activities - ⭐ Free or affordable pricing - 🔊 Spotify connectivity (when working) **Cons** - 🐛 Unreliable gesture detection - 🔒 Doesn't work when phone is locked - 🔋 Battery drain from screen-on requirement - 📱 Poor iPhone 5/6 optimization - 🌍 Requires GPS/location services - ❌ Limited music source support (playlists only) - ⚠️ Crashes and freezes frequently - 🎯 Inconsistent sensitivity settings - 🔄 Shuffle functionality turns off randomly - 💾 Brightness settings altered after use **Commonly reported bugs** - tipSkip Error when accessing playlists - Error getting STPlaylistSnapshot - App crashes on startup or when clicking purchased - Taps not registering or registering inconsistently - Pause command triggers skip/rewind instead - App skips songs unintentionally during movement - Brightness resets to incorrect levels - Shuffle turns off without user action - App doesn't close properly - Phone vibrations trigger false tap detection - Incompatibility with iPhone 5 and iPhone 6 - Functions don't work when phone is locked **Most requested features** - Work when phone screen is locked - Support for Spotify Radio and Pandora - Album playback, not just playlists - Search songs functionality - Clapping gesture recognition - Volume control via gestures - Background app functionality - All music library access - Downloaded playlist offline support - Customizable tap configurations - Siri integration - Native app optimization ## Recent user reviews (10 of 124) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipskip-2/id445221794/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Not as I hoped *2022-01-23, version 2.1* The Spotify connectivity doesn’t work and it sucks for people who don’t have Apple Music cause that’s the only thing that works ### 5/5 — Just WOW!! *2020-01-24, version 2.1* What an awesome app that works perfectly for me. Thank you so very much to whoever created this app. ### 1/5 — Coolest app I didn’t know I needed *2019-11-25, version 2.1* This little app is awesome! I didn’t know how much I needed it until I used it. Edit- It is very cool when it works, but after using for a while now it is incredibly unreliable and doesn’t work most of the time. ### 1/5 — It doesn't work *2019-04-21, version 2.1* I've been trying to use it for a big while now but it won't work, everything was perfect, I linked my Spotify account the playlists appeared but when I clicked in any playlist it would say everytime: tipSkip Error Error getting STPlaylistSnapshot. Please try again And so I tried again but everytime it would say the same thing. I tried disconnecting my account and putting it back, I tried reseting the app, I tried erasing and downloading the app again but nothing, the same "Error" would come up ### 4/5 — Love it *2018-05-27, version 2.1* I downloaded this app many years ago and it has been so useful! It's great when you're walking, doing house work, or just sitting around and you don't want to get your phone out of your pocket. I love that it has Spotify connectivity, but it would be great if it could recognize that a playlist has been downloaded, so you don't have to use an internet or cellular connection. ### 5/5 — The Best *2018-03-07, version 2.1* Love the app Tremendously!!! I use it all the time. Please update it. Its Awesome. Here I am again. After update, which is totally awesome, I must give it another 5 Stars. Couple things are lacking. First, the ability to search songs. The second is when you go into your song list and pick a song then escape, and then go back into song list, its starts back at the top instead of whats currently playing. If both of these issues were to be addressed, I would rate 10 ⭐️. Good job!!! Still the BEST. Here again, just discovered that functions dont work when phone is locked anymore. Please fix asap. Thank You!!! ### 1/5 — Didn’t work *2018-01-27, version 2.0.1* Sorry but the app wouldn’t run for me. No music control or anything. ### 1/5 — Does not work on iphone 6 *2017-06-18, version 2.0.1* App keeps shutting by itself. Cant use. ### 4/5 — Unreal *2016-01-29, version 2.0.1* This app is great, does exactly as advertised. Works great for skiing, and plays playlists flawlessly. ### 2/5 — Might Aswell *2016-01-11, version 2.0.1* Don't buy this app it the knocking doesn't work for me but the music works PERFECTLY🤔 ## Frequently asked questions about tipSkip 2 ### What does tipSkip 2 do? tipSkip 2 allows you to control your music playback by performing specific knock patterns on the front or back of your device. You can skip to the next or previous track, pause playback, and even fast forward or rewind. ### How do I control music with tipSkip 2? You can control music by knocking twice to skip to the next track, three times to go to the previous track, and four times to pause. The app also offers options for 90 or 30-second fast forward/backward. ### Is tipSkip 2 free to use? The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. Specific features or advanced customization options may require these purchases. ### What are the compatibility requirements for tipSkip 2? The app requires Spotify integration, which necessitates Spotify Premium and an internet connection. It is designed for mobile devices that support knock detection. ### When would I use tipSkip 2? This app is useful when you cannot easily access your device, such as when wearing gloves, when the device is in your pocket, or when it's placed on a table. It provides a convenient hands-free music control solution. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1 — 2018-02-08 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. New features in this version: - Musicplayer design: We updated the musicplayer design. From now on, there is only one musicplayer active at a time, and it is always present at the bottom of your screen. - Knocking sounds: You can now enable to hear a short sound, when a knock is detected. This helps you to identify the number of times you knocked already. - Auto suspend: TipSkip now automatically shuts down when you didn't use it for a while, to save battery. This can be adjusted in the settings. - Insights screen: For the first time ever, you can have a detailed view of our algorithm and how it reacts to knocking, shaking and movement. This will help you to figure out the right sensitivity for your activities. ### 2.0.1 — 2015-05-16 Version 2.0.1 We've fixed issues with the donation button. Now you can support us if you want to :) Thanks for the feedback --- Version 2.0 • Whole new design! • New algorithm • Spotify integration (requires Spotify Premium and internet connection) Follow us: http://www.facebook.com/tipSkip http://twitter.com/busybytes http://www.youtube.com/busybytes Mail: mail@busy-bytes.com ### 2.0 — 2015-05-11 • Whole new design! • New algorithm • Spotify integration (requires Spotify Premium and internet connection) Follow us: http://www.facebook.com/tipSkip http://twitter.com/busybytes http://www.youtube.com/busybytes Mail: mail@busy-bytes.com ### 1.91 — 2012-07-10 Several minor bugfixes ### 1.9 — 2012-05-08 New features: - we added a new music selection for playlists, artists, albums e.c.t. - a new lockscreen Last but not least bugfixes and several design changes ## Apps similar to tipSkip 2 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MusicBottle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicbottle/id1438242237) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Music | | [Trackhunter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackhunter/id987963761) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Music | | [SnapPlayer: Songs and Videos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapplayer-songs-and-videos/id6756240844) | — | Free | Music | | [Albums! - Box your Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albums-box-your-music/id1200772025) | 3.3 (3) | Free | Music | | [HypeTunes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypetunes/id1254902908) | 5.0 (9) | Free | Music | | [klikWheel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klikwheel/id6776382201) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Music | ## More apps by BusyBytes GmbH - [Simply North](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-north/id545173570) - [rulAR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rular/id1264019503) - [Cubix: Match-3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubix-match-3/id1483392706) All apps by BusyBytes GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/1163595728 ## Related topics [gotrack2](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gotrack2) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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