# tipSkip 2 vs Music Journeys

The clearest difference is rating: Music Journeys at 5.0 against tipSkip 2's 3.0. Music Journeys also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). tipSkip 2's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tipSkip 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Music Journeys sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Music Journeys holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of tipSkip 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Music Journeys's.

tipSkip 2 ships an update monthly, Music Journeys every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tipSkip 2 | Music Journeys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipskip-2/id445221794/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-journeys/id1444741079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 439 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BusyBytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163595728) | [Hynds Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247159469) |

## 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


### Music Journeys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-journeys/id1444741079)

This app creates dynamic soundtracks for your activities and locations using your music and podcasts. It personalizes your listening experience for commutes, runs, drives, and more, adapting content to your environment and progress.

**Highlights:** Location-based music and podcast synchronization, Dynamic soundtracks for commutes and activities, Custom spoken word recordings integration, Event and Place-based content activation, Create custom Journeys from scratch, Import Journeys via QR code, Business and organization custom Journey creation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Music Journeys Create | $19.99 | per month |
| Create Plus | $49.99 | per month |
| Create Pro | $99.99 | per month |
| Create Enterprise | $249.99 | per month |
| Pathway Pack Scenic Drives | $0.99 | one-time |
| New York Highways Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| California Highways Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Florida Highway Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tipSkip 2 free?

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

### Is Music Journeys free?

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

### Which has better reviews, tipSkip 2 or Music Journeys?

Music Journeys is rated higher. tipSkip 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Music Journeys averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do tipSkip 2 or Music Journeys have ads?

Neither tipSkip 2 nor Music Journeys shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tipSkip 2 or Music Journeys?

tipSkip 2 ships an update monthly, and Music Journeys every 2 weeks. Most recently, tipSkip 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Music Journeys on November 2, 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.*