# tipSkip 2 vs Music Player

The clearest difference is ads: tipSkip 2 at none against Music Player's shown. tipSkip 2 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). Music Player's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tipSkip 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Music Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

tipSkip 2 ships an update monthly, Music Player every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tipSkip 2 | Music Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipskip-2/id445221794/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BusyBytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163595728) | [Tariq Al-aqrabawi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877383192) |

## 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 Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-player-save-and-play/id6761483813)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Gold - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tipSkip 2 free?

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

### Is Music Player free?

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

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

Music Player shows ads; tipSkip 2 does not.

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

tipSkip 2 ships an update monthly, and Music Player every 10 days. Most recently, tipSkip 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Music Player on October 31, 2026.

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