# DistroKid vs Jerico

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jerico at 100% against DistroKid's 65%. DistroKid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, Jerico monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistroKid | Jerico |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distrokid/id1548832265/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DistroKid Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533685484) | [JERICO MUSIC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732252061) |

## What reviewers say

### DistroKid

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Music, #124 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This app allows independent artists to distribute their music to over 150 streaming platforms. It offers unlimited uploads, keeps 100% of artist earnings, and provides tools for promotion and earnings management.

**Highlights:** Unlimited music uploads, 100% earnings retention, Access to artist accounts, Create promo cards, Earnings notifications and withdrawals, Streaming stats on the go, 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


### Jerico

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jerico/id6478218991)

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 music by genre and language, Support artists directly with fair revenue, Stream live performances, Artists can upload music for free, Community-centric music player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $7.00 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $75.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 October 18, 2026 and Jerico on October 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.*