# DistroKid vs WavWork

The clearest difference is update cadence: WavWork at every 5 days against DistroKid's every 5 weeks. DistroKid's advantage is chart position (#18 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DistroKid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and WavWork sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, WavWork every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistroKid | WavWork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distrokid/id1548832265/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DistroKid Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533685484) | [WavWork, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792460308) |

## What reviewers say

### DistroKid

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Music, #106 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


### WavWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavwork/id6740997543)

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DistroKid free?

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

### Is WavWork free?

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

### Do DistroKid or WavWork have ads?

Neither DistroKid nor WavWork shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DistroKid or WavWork?

DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, and WavWork every 5 days. Most recently, DistroKid was updated on October 26, 2026 and WavWork on October 17, 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.*