Comparison

tipSkip 2 vs Trackhunter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

tipSkip 2

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
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Control your music playback by knocking on the front or back of your device! No headphones with remote? Wearing gloves? No problem! Just put the device in your pocket or on the table and knock on your device. Check out the tipSkip TV commercial: http://youtu.be/MtzEPaZgzWY FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS • Knock on the device 2x to skip to the next track (like a double click with your mouse) • To skip to the previous track knock 3x on the device • To pause the track knock 4x • Spotify integration (requires Spotify Premium and internet connection) • Optional: Choose between 90 or 30 sec fast forward / backward • Customize knock actions for 2x, 3x and 4x knocks • Adjust knock detection sensitivity • Choose Playlist, Artists, Albums, Songs, Gernres, Compilations • Shuffle mode Play with the sensitivity slider to find the perfect value for your activity. About us: http://busybytes.com http://facebook.com/tipSkip http://twitter.com/busybytes http://youtube.com/busybytes Mail: contact@busybytes.com LEGAL: This product uses a SPOTIFY API but is not endorsed, certified or otherwise approved in any way by Spotify. Spotify is the registered trade mark of the Spotify Group.

About

Trackhunter

Discover new music for your DJ sets from a vast collection of releases. Advanced playlist and listening features help you find exclusive tracks and define your sound, saving you time and ensuring you don't miss out.

Highlights
  • Digital music discovery
  • Latest track releases
  • Advanced playlist features
  • Fast listening
  • Exclusive track discovery
  • Companion to desktop versions
Features
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Digital music discovery tool for DJs. Get the latest tracks from everywhere that matters - all in one place. Dig through thousands of releases fast with the advanced playlist and listening features. Skip the hype, save hours, dont miss an exclusive and discover the music that defines your sound. The mobile version is meant as a companion to the free desktop versions which are available for both Mac and Windows. Visit the Trackhunter website to download them and try out Trackhunter.

Screenshots

tipSkip 24 screens
Trackhunter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Trackhunter at 5.0 against tipSkip 2's 3.0. Trackhunter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). tipSkip 2's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trackhunter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tipSkip 2 ships an update monthly, Trackhunter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
tipSkip 2 versus Trackhunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertipSkip 2Trackhunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB243 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBusyBytes GmbHFlare Design and Consultancy Ltd

Customer experience

tipSkip 2

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative23.4%

Trackhunter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

tipSkip 2

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
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  • App skips songs unintentionally during movement
  • Brightness resets to incorrect levels
  • Shuffle turns off without user action
  • App doesn't close properly
  • Phone vibrations trigger false tap detection
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 5 and iPhone 6
  • Functions don't work when phone is locked

Requested features

12 requests
  • Work when phone screen is locked
  • Support for Spotify Radio and Pandora
  • Album playback, not just playlists
  • Search songs functionality
  • Clapping gesture recognition
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  • Volume control via gestures
  • Background app functionality
  • All music library access
  • Downloaded playlist offline support
  • Customizable tap configurations
  • Siri integration
  • Native app optimization

Trackhunter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

tipSkip 2

One-time1
  • Developer support$0.99
None

Trackhunter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tipSkip 2 free?
tipSkip 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trackhunter free?
Trackhunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, tipSkip 2 or Trackhunter?
Trackhunter is rated higher. tipSkip 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Trackhunter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do tipSkip 2 or Trackhunter have ads?
Neither tipSkip 2 nor Trackhunter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tipSkip 2 or Trackhunter?
tipSkip 2 ships an update monthly, and Trackhunter every 9 days. Most recently, tipSkip 2 was updated on August 25, 2026 and Trackhunter on September 16, 2026.

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