# DistroKid vs Donovan Bryant

The clearest difference is rating: DistroKid at 4.9 against Donovan Bryant's 2.0. DistroKid also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 25%) and ratings volume (27K vs 4). Donovan Bryant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

DistroKid holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of DistroKid's written reviews are positive against 25% of Donovan Bryant's.

DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, Donovan Bryant every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistroKid | Donovan Bryant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distrokid/id1548832265/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donovan-bryant/id6748948010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **64.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 388 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DistroKid Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533685484) | [Donovan Simpson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828183966) |

## What reviewers say

### DistroKid

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Music, #112 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


### Donovan Bryant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donovan-bryant/id6748948010)

Stay updated with the latest videos and show dates from your favorite country artist. Access the Dblive Digital Magazine for exclusive content. This app provides direct access to artist news and events.

**Highlights:** Latest video updates, Show date listings, Dblive Digital Magazine access, Artist news and events

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DistroKid free?

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

### Is Donovan Bryant free?

Donovan Bryant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DistroKid or Donovan Bryant?

DistroKid is rated higher. DistroKid averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Donovan Bryant averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do DistroKid or Donovan Bryant have ads?

Neither DistroKid nor Donovan Bryant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DistroKid or Donovan Bryant?

DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, and Donovan Bryant every 3 months. Most recently, DistroKid was updated on October 30, 2026 and Donovan Bryant 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.*