# tipSkip 2 vs TreadTunes

The clearest difference is rating: TreadTunes at 5.0 against tipSkip 2's 3.0. TreadTunes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). tipSkip 2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 27 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

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

tipSkip 2 ships an update monthly, TreadTunes every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tipSkip 2 | TreadTunes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipskip-2/id445221794/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadtunes/id6446474915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BusyBytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163595728) | [Kyler Knebel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459478461) |

## 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


### TreadTunes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadtunes/id6446474915)

Sync your workout intensity with your favorite music. Connect to Spotify and automatically adjust song tempo to match your walking, jogging, or running pace.

**Highlights:** Tempo matching to music, Spotify integration, Automatic pace adjustment, Supports walking, jogging, running

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tipSkip 2 free?

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

### Is TreadTunes free?

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

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

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

### Do tipSkip 2 or TreadTunes have ads?

Neither tipSkip 2 nor TreadTunes shows ads.

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

tipSkip 2 ships an update monthly, and TreadTunes every 27 months. Most recently, tipSkip 2 was updated on October 13, 2026 and TreadTunes on October 3, 2026.

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