# DistroKid vs Musix Dose

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Musix Dose at none against DistroKid's 5. Musix Dose also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). DistroKid's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 4) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DistroKid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Musix Dose asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DistroKid against 5.0 for Musix Dose. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DistroKid has 27K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, Musix Dose monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistroKid | Musix Dose |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distrokid/id1548832265/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musix-dose/id1603489579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DistroKid Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533685484) | [Theodore Hall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491965466) |

## What reviewers say

### DistroKid

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Music, #107 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


### Musix Dose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musix-dose/id1603489579)

This app delivers the music, news, and entertainment people desire. It serves as a platform for artists to share their hottest hits and yesterday's classics.

**Highlights:** Plays popular music hits, Features yesterday's classics, Provides news and entertainment, Platform for artists to be heard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DistroKid free?

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

### Is Musix Dose free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DistroKid or Musix Dose?

Musix Dose is rated higher. DistroKid averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Musix Dose averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do DistroKid or Musix Dose have ads?

Neither DistroKid nor Musix Dose shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DistroKid or Musix Dose?

DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, and Musix Dose monthly. Most recently, DistroKid was updated on November 10, 2026 and Musix Dose on November 7, 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.*