Comparison

DistroKid vs GigZag

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 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
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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

GigZag

This platform connects musicians, performance spaces, and music enthusiasts. Artists can find gigs and build profiles, venues can discover and book talent, and fans can find live shows and follow their favorite acts. It facilitates discovery, booking, and community interaction within the local music scene.

Highlights
  • Find gigs and open mics
  • Build artist profiles
  • Discover and book talent
  • Browse events by location and genre
  • Interactive event map
  • Community feed and direct messaging
  • Ratings and reviews
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GigZag – Connect Artists, Venues & Music Lovers GigZag is a social music platform that connects artists, venues, and fans in one place. Whether you perform, book talent, or love live music, GigZag helps you discover, create, and grow. For Artists • Find open mics and gigs near you • Build your profile with genres, availability, and ratings • Get discovered by venues and fans • Manage your events and performance history • Receive shoutouts and reviews from fans and venues For Venues • Post open mics and gigs to fill your calendar • Discover and book artists by genre and style • Manage your event calendar • Build your reputation with ratings and reviews For Fans • Discover live music by location, date, and genre • RSVP to events and follow your favorite artists and venues • View events on an interactive map • Stay in the loop with a community feed • Support artists with shoutouts Key Features • Discover – Browse open mics, gigs, and custom events with filters for date, distance, and event type • Map View – See events on a map and find shows near you • Community Feed – Posts, updates, and music from artists and venues • Direct Messages – Chat with artists, venues, and fans • Shoutouts – Public testimonials and support for artists and venues • Reviews & Ratings – Build trust with ratings and reviews • My Events – Track events you're attending or performing at • Location-Based Discovery – Filter by radius and "Radar" (events from people you follow) Download GigZag and join the local music community.

Screenshots

DistroKid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GigZag at none against DistroKid's 5. DistroKid's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 4) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On price, rating and iOS requirement 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. GigZag asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DistroKid against 5.0 for GigZag. 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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DistroKid versus GigZag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistroKidGigZag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings27K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDistroKid Holdings, LLCShivam Tripathy

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

GigZag

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
None

GigZag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DistroKid free?
DistroKid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GigZag free?
GigZag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DistroKid or GigZag?
GigZag is rated higher. DistroKid averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while GigZag averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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