# Muso.AI vs DistroKid

The clearest difference is ads: DistroKid at none against Muso.AI's shown. DistroKid also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 1.8K) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). Muso.AI's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Muso.AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per month and DistroKid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Muso.AI against 4.9 for DistroKid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DistroKid has 28K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Muso.AI's written reviews are positive against 64% of DistroKid's.

Muso.AI ships an update weekly, DistroKid every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Muso.AI | DistroKid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musoai/id1380264939/reviews)** | [4.9 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distrokid/id1548832265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.2% of reviews** | 63.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 135 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muso.AI, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422778327) | [DistroKid Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533685484) |

## What reviewers say

### Muso.AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musoai/id1380264939)

This app allows musicians to claim and verify their professional credits, manage legacy and future work, and import metadata from streaming platforms. Upgrade for advanced analytics, streaming insights, and curated discography playlists.

**Highlights:** Claim and verify music credits, Add and edit legacy credits, Manage future song credits, Import Spotify artist metadata, Access album and track analytics, Share lifetime streams, Curate discography playlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Muso.AI Pro | $12.49 | per month |
| Muso.AI Pro Montly | $12.49 | per month |
| Muso.AI Pro Plus | $39.99 | per month |
| Muso.AI Pro Plus Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Muso.AI Pro Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Muso.AI Pro Plus Annual | $450.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 💡 Tracks credits across platforms
- 🚀 Comprehensive data and analytics
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate data tracking
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🐛 Limited platform integrations
- 🐛 Difficult to add/edit credits

**Reported bugs**

- Search function crashes the app
- Profiles and credits not syncing properly
- Verification issues when adding collaborators
- App not loading or crashing on iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Music
- Improve search and credit editing functionality
- Provide more detailed analytics and reporting
- Allow users to manually add and manage credits


### DistroKid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distrokid/id1548832265)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Music, #102 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This app allows independent artists to easily distribute their music to over 150 streaming platforms. Artists can upload unlimited songs, keep 100% of their earnings, and access official artist accounts. It also provides tools for sharing releases and tracking streaming statistics.

**Highlights:** Unlimited music uploads, Keep 100% of earnings, Access official artist accounts, Create promo cards, Withdraw earnings seamlessly, Track streaming stats, Edit releases anytime

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Musician  Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Musician Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Ultimate - 5 | $89.99 | per year |
| Ultimate - 10 | $157.99 | per year |
| Ultimate - 20 | $269.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick distribution
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Affordable pricing
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Withdrawal issues
- 🐛 Accounts being deleted without notice
- 🐛 Delayed customer support response
- 💰 Expensive additional features
- 🐛 Inability to edit artist profiles

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription plan issues
- Inability to log in or access account
- Incorrect file uploads
- Unresponsive customer support

**Requested features**

- Add draft option for uploads
- Expand genre options
- Improve credit management during uploads
- Reevaluate pricing structure
- Integrate music video distribution


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Muso.AI free?

Muso.AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DistroKid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Muso.AI or DistroKid?

Muso.AI is rated higher. Muso.AI averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while DistroKid averages 4.9 from 28K ratings.

### Do Muso.AI or DistroKid have ads?

Muso.AI shows ads; DistroKid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Muso.AI or DistroKid?

Muso.AI ships an update weekly, and DistroKid every 5 weeks. Most recently, Muso.AI was updated on November 13, 2026 and DistroKid on November 13, 2026.

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