# DistroKid vs GigZag

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 (#20 vs unranked). On price, rating 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. GigZag asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistroKid | GigZag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distrokid/id1548832265/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigzag/id6759212819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DistroKid Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533685484) | [Shivam Tripathy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877454656) |

## What reviewers say

### DistroKid

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

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Music, #102 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


### GigZag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigzag/id6759212819)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*