# DistroKid vs PLAT.HAUS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLAT.HAUS at none against DistroKid's 5. PLAT.HAUS also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). DistroKid's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 4) and chart position (#20 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. PLAT.HAUS 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 PLAT.HAUS. 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.

DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, PLAT.HAUS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistroKid | PLAT.HAUS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/plathaus/id6769247468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DistroKid Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533685484) | [PLATHAUS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896643116) |

## What reviewers say

### DistroKid

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

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Music, #114 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


### PLAT.HAUS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plathaus/id6769247468)

Book studio sessions, order professional mixes and masters, and lease exclusive beats. Connect with a top producer for creative consultations and earn rewards on services. Your creative hub for music production and artist development.

**Highlights:** Book studio sessions, Order professional mixes and masters, Lease exclusive beats, Creative consultations, Rewards program, Playlist creation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DistroKid free?

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

### Is PLAT.HAUS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DistroKid or PLAT.HAUS?

PLAT.HAUS is rated higher. DistroKid averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while PLAT.HAUS averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do DistroKid or PLAT.HAUS have ads?

Neither DistroKid nor PLAT.HAUS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DistroKid or PLAT.HAUS?

DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, and PLAT.HAUS every 2 weeks. Most recently, DistroKid was updated on October 25, 2026 and PLAT.HAUS on October 24, 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.*