DistroKid vs StudioBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
StudioBook
Discover and book recording studios and related services. Find the perfect space and professional assistance for your music projects.
- Recording studio marketplace
- Book studio services
- Find music production spaces
- Professional recording assistance
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StudioBook is a robust online marketplace for recording studios and recording studio services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudioBook at none against DistroKid's 5. DistroKid's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 1) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. DistroKid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. StudioBook 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 StudioBook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DistroKid has 25K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | DistroKid | StudioBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (25K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #21 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DistroKid Holdings, LLC | James McKenney |
Customer experience
DistroKid
StudioBook
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
StudioBook
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DistroKid
- 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
StudioBook
No in-app purchases
