Comparison

DistroKid vs Etüdra

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Etüdra

Features
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Etüdra helps musicians plan focused practice sessions, stay on tempo with a built-in metronome, keep in tune with a built-in tuner, and track BPM progress over time. PLAN WHAT TO PRACTICE Build programs from sections — scales, rhythm, ear training, technique, whatever you're working on. Break each section into focused exercises, each with its own target BPM and minimum duration, so every minute has a purpose. STAY ON TEMPO A built-in metronome runs through every exercise with count-in, tap-tempo, subdivisions, and accents. Nudge the tempo in 5-BPM steps, or press and hold to jump by 10. SEE MEASURABLE PROGRESS Etüdra logs the actual BPM you hit on every exercise, so you always know where you left off. A calendar heatmap shows your weekly minutes, week-over-week comparison tells you whether you're trending up, and per-block history keeps your recent attempts. TUNE WITHOUT SWITCHING APPS Tune before you start, or pause mid-session and open the chromatic tuner. No app-switching, no lost focus. SHARE ONLY WHEN YOU CHOOSE Post session summaries to followers, choose the audience, or keep everything private. Three privacy tiers — public, followers-only, or strict private. One-tap kudos. USE ETÜDRA FOR Daily scales, technique drills, rhythm work, lesson assignments, repertoire practice, or focused free-time sessions. Free Time mode skips the block structure and simply times your practice, with the metronome and tuner one tap away. From scales and technique to rhythm work and repertoire, Etüdra turns practice time into measurable progress — built for guitarists and other instrumentalists. FREE AND PRO Plan and practice for free: up to 2 programs, the full metronome, chromatic tuner, BPM logging, session tracking, weekly insights, and the social feed. Etüdra Pro removes the limits — unlimited programs, sections, and custom topics — and unlocks full per-block history, long-range trends (3-, 6-, and 12-month), and unlimited sharing. Etüdra Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within that 24-hour window. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. See the in-app Upgrade screen for current pricing. YOUR DATA, YOUR TERMS Export your data anytime as JSON. Delete your account in one tap. Terms: https://etudra.com/terms Privacy: https://etudra.com/privacy Built for musicians who want calm, focused practice: structure, tempo, history, and visible progress — without the noise.

Screenshots

DistroKid4 screens
Etüdra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Etüdra at every 9 days against DistroKid's every 5 weeks. DistroKid's advantage is chart position (#20 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DistroKid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and Etüdra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, Etüdra every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
DistroKid versus Etüdra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistroKidEtüdra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDistroKid Holdings, LLCEtudra OU

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

Etüdra

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

DistroKid

Subscriptions5
  • 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
2 purchases

Etüdra

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is DistroKid free?
DistroKid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Etüdra free?
Etüdra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DistroKid or Etüdra have ads?
Neither DistroKid nor Etüdra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DistroKid or Etüdra?
DistroKid ships an update every 5 weeks, and Etüdra every 9 days. Most recently, DistroKid was updated on October 29, 2026 and Etüdra on October 13, 2026.

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