# tipSkip 2 vs One Big Player

The clearest difference is rating: One Big Player at 5.0 against tipSkip 2's 3.0. One Big Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). tipSkip 2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

One Big Player 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, One Big Player every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | tipSkip 2 | One Big Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/one-big-player/id6446503838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BusyBytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163595728) | [Stewart French](https://appshunter.io/developer/844472527) |

## 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


### One Big Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-big-player/id6446503838)

This app allows you to control your offline music library while driving or biking. It offers easy selection of artists, albums, and playlists, with a resume feature that picks up where you left off, including shuffle settings. It's designed for on-device music playback only.

**Highlights:** Offline music playback, Driving and biking control, Artist, Album, Playlist selection, Resume playback feature, Shuffle functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tipSkip 2 free?

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

### Is One Big Player free?

One Big Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, tipSkip 2 or One Big Player?

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

### Do tipSkip 2 or One Big Player have ads?

Neither tipSkip 2 nor One Big Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tipSkip 2 or One Big Player?

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

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