# DistroKid vs The Ring by LUX

The clearest difference is rating: DistroKid at 4.9 against The Ring by LUX's 4.3. DistroKid also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 6) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). The Ring by LUX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

DistroKid holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DistroKid has 27K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of DistroKid's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Ring by LUX's.

DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, The Ring by LUX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistroKid | The Ring by LUX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distrokid/id1548832265/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ring-by-lux/id6745433338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DistroKid Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533685484) | [ITSLUX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812213295) |

## What reviewers say

### DistroKid

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Music, #104 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


### The Ring by LUX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ring-by-lux/id6745433338)

This wearable technology tracks your dedication to music by monitoring streaming, live events, and online artist engagement. It converts your passion into tangible value without requiring extra effort. The device seamlessly integrates with your music listening habits.

**Highlights:** Music dedication tracking, Streaming service integration, Live show recognition, Online artist engagement monitoring, Effortless value conversion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DistroKid free?

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

### Is The Ring by LUX free?

The Ring by LUX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DistroKid or The Ring by LUX?

DistroKid is rated higher. DistroKid averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while The Ring by LUX averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do DistroKid or The Ring by LUX have ads?

Neither DistroKid nor The Ring by LUX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DistroKid or The Ring by LUX?

DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Ring by LUX every 2 months. Most recently, DistroKid was updated on November 10, 2026 and The Ring by LUX on October 30, 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.*