# tipSkip 2 vs klikWheel

The clearest difference is rating: klikWheel at 4.5 against tipSkip 2's 3.0. klikWheel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). tipSkip 2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). 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. klikWheel asks for nothing beyond the download.

klikWheel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of tipSkip 2's written reviews are positive against 75% of klikWheel's.

tipSkip 2 ships an update monthly, klikWheel every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tipSkip 2 | klikWheel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipskip-2/id445221794/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klikwheel/id6776382201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BusyBytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163595728) | [Joshua Stoner](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776382203) |

## 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


### klikWheel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klikwheel/id6776382201)

Experience music playback with a tactile scroll-wheel interface. Play your own files or stream from Apple Music, all controlled by intuitive gestures. Enjoy visualizers and customization options for a unique listening experience.

**Highlights:** Scroll-wheel navigation with haptic feedback, Play local music files (MP3, FLAC), Integrates with Apple Music, Reactive visualizers and themes, Offline playback, Queue management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 klikWheel free?

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

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

klikWheel is rated higher. tipSkip 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while klikWheel averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do tipSkip 2 or klikWheel have ads?

Neither tipSkip 2 nor klikWheel shows ads.

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

tipSkip 2 ships an update monthly, and klikWheel every 2 days. Most recently, tipSkip 2 was updated on August 25, 2026 and klikWheel on September 18, 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.*