# tipSkip 2 vs MusicBottle

The clearest difference is rating: MusicBottle at 5.0 against tipSkip 2's 3.0. MusicBottle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). tipSkip 2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tipSkip 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MusicBottle asks for nothing beyond the download.

MusicBottle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

tipSkip 2 ships an update monthly, MusicBottle every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tipSkip 2 | MusicBottle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipskip-2/id445221794/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicbottle/id1438242237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BusyBytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163595728) | [Low Step Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/461940525) |

## What reviewers say

### tipSkip 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipskip-2/id445221794)

Control music playback on your device with simple knocks. Skip tracks, pause, and fast forward without touching your phone, even with gloves or when it's in your pocket. Customize knock actions and sensitivity for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Knock to skip tracks, Knock to pause music, Spotify integration, Customizable knock actions, Adjustable sensitivity, Fast forward/backward options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Developer support | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**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

**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


### MusicBottle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicbottle/id1438242237)

Explore your personal music library by starting with a single song. Easily navigate to related tracks, albums, or songs within the same genre. This app offers a streamlined way to discover music without intrusive overhead.

**Highlights:** Play music from your library, Navigate music from a selected song, Expand to full albums, Discover songs in the same genre, Find songs with similar names, Ad-free music exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tipSkip 2 free?

tipSkip 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MusicBottle free?

MusicBottle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, tipSkip 2 or MusicBottle?

MusicBottle is rated higher. tipSkip 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MusicBottle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do tipSkip 2 or MusicBottle have ads?

Neither tipSkip 2 nor MusicBottle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tipSkip 2 or MusicBottle?

tipSkip 2 ships an update monthly, and MusicBottle every 19 months. Most recently, tipSkip 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and MusicBottle on September 26, 2026.

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