# DistroKid vs StudioBook

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 (#15 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistroKid | StudioBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distrokid/id1548832265/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiobook/id6759261038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DistroKid Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533685484) | [James McKenney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549576821) |

## What reviewers say

### DistroKid

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Music, #115 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


### StudioBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiobook/id6759261038)

Discover and book recording studios and related services. Find the perfect space and professional assistance for your music projects.

**Highlights:** Recording studio marketplace, Book studio services, Find music production spaces, Professional recording assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DistroKid free?

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

### Is StudioBook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DistroKid or StudioBook?

StudioBook is rated higher. DistroKid averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while StudioBook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DistroKid or StudioBook have ads?

Neither DistroKid nor StudioBook shows ads.

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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.*