Comparison

DistroKid vs Jerico

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

Head to head
About

DistroKid

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
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DistroKid is the easiest way to get your music on 150+ streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube Music & more. Keep 100% of your earnings and upload as many songs as you want. Over 4 million independent artists worldwide trust DistroKid as their music distribution service. Features: · Enjoy easy, fast, unlimited uploads right from the app · Keep 100% of your earnings · Access your official artist accounts including Spotify for Artists, TikTok Artist Account, YouTube, and more · Create Promo Cards to share your release on socials · Get push notifications when you have earnings to claim and withdraw them seamlessly · Check your streaming stats on the go · Edit your releases anytime Log in with your existing DistroKid account or sign up to share your music with the world. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Jerico

Discover and stream original Christian music and worship songs from independent artists. Support musicians directly through fair revenue distribution and enjoy live performances. Artists can upload their music for free to reach a global audience.

Highlights
  • Stream Christian music and worship songs
  • Discover new gospel music by genre and language
  • Support independent artists directly
  • Stream live performances
  • Artists can upload music for free
  • Community-centric music player
Features
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Welcome to the Jerico Music Open Alpha! Jerico is a revolutionary Christian music platform dedicated to supporting independent artists. In this Alpha version, explore a diverse library of worship songs, singles, EPs, and full albums, all featuring original music from talented artists. Our community-centric music player allows you to discover new music, stream live performances, and support musicians directly. Jerico Music is dedicated to empowering Christian artists and expanding worship worldwide. Our gospel music platform allows you to: Stream Music and Live Performances: Enjoy Christian music and worship songs from around the world, with live streaming performances that make you feel like you're there. Support Artists Directly: Artists receive fair revenue distribution, with no middlemen, allowing them to focus on creating inspiring music. Discover New Music: Search by genre and language to find new worship music and gospel music that resonates with you. Upload and Share Music: Artists can upload their Christian music for free and reach a global audience through our music streaming platform. All music hosted on the platform is streaming only and is hosted with the permission of the artists. Please note that, as this is a project in development, some functionalities may not be available yet. For more detailed information on our policies, please visit http://jericomusicglobal.com/policies. For any questions or support, please contact us at info@jericomusicglobal.com. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.jericomusicglobal.com/en/policies/privacy

Screenshots

DistroKid4 screens
Jerico4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jerico at 100% against DistroKid's 64%. DistroKid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. DistroKid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and Jerico sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, Jerico monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
DistroKid versus Jerico: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistroKidJerico
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDistroKid Holdings, LLCJerico Music LLC

Customer experience

DistroKid

All ratings27,334 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews1,034 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative31.8%

Jerico

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DistroKid

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add draft option for uploads
  • Expand genre options
  • Improve credit management during uploads
  • Reevaluate pricing structure
  • Integrate music video distribution
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  • Provide more detailed earnings reports

Jerico

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

DistroKid

Subscriptions5
  • Musician Plan$24.991 Year
  • Musician Plus$44.991 Year
  • Ultimate - 5$89.991 Year
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  • Ultimate - 10$157.991 Year
  • Ultimate - 20$269.991 Year
2 purchases

Jerico

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$7.001 Month
  • Premium Yearly1 Month trial$75.001 Year

Questions

Is DistroKid free?
DistroKid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jerico free?
Jerico is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DistroKid or Jerico have ads?
Jerico shows ads; DistroKid does not.
Which is updated more often, DistroKid or Jerico?
DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, and Jerico monthly. Most recently, DistroKid was updated on November 8, 2026 and Jerico on October 30, 2026.

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