# DistroKid vs AIRadio Network

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DistroKid at 27K against AIRadio Network's 6. DistroKid also leads on chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DistroKid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and AIRadio Network sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DistroKid against 5.0 for AIRadio Network. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DistroKid has 27K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistroKid | AIRadio Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distrokid/id1548832265/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airadio-network/id6775383401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DistroKid Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533685484) | [Bryan Dobbs](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775383403) |

## What reviewers say

### DistroKid

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Music, #116 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


### AIRadio Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airadio-network/id6775383401)

Discover independent music from global artists through curated channels and personalized recommendations. Create and share playlists, watch music videos, and connect with a community of music lovers. Offers flexible plans for listeners and artists.

**Highlights:** Curated genre-based radio channels, Personal playlist creation and collaboration, Music video playback, Artist profiles and following, Social feed and community engagement, Smart music recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Artist Annually | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Annually | $24.00 | per year |
| Premium Annually | $48.00 | per year |
| Artist Annually | $96.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DistroKid free?

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

### Is AIRadio Network free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DistroKid or AIRadio Network?

AIRadio Network is rated higher. DistroKid averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while AIRadio Network averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do DistroKid or AIRadio Network have ads?

Neither DistroKid nor AIRadio Network 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.*