Comparison

Freecords vs Pitchear

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

Head to head
About

Freecords

This app offers truly free music distribution for independent artists, allowing unlimited uploads to over 140 platforms without any subscription fees or royalty cuts. It also serves as a discovery platform for fans to find new music and artists to connect.

Highlights
  • Unlimited free music releases
  • 100% of streaming royalties
  • Distribution to 140+ platforms
  • YouTube Content ID included
  • Custom artist page
  • Detailed streaming analytics
  • Discovery platform for new music
Features
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The only music distributor that's actually free. No subscription fees. No hidden costs. No royalty cuts. Ever. Freecords is the all-in-one music platform built for independent artists who want to release their music worldwide without paying a dime or giving up their earnings. TRULY FREE MUSIC DISTRIBUTION Other distributors say "free" but take 15-20% of your royalties. We don't. Upload unlimited singles and albums, distribute to 140+ streaming platforms, and keep 100% of everything you earn. That's not a promotional offer — that's how Freecords works. YOUR MUSIC, EVERYWHERE Get your tracks on all major platforms: · Spotify · Apple Music · Amazon Music · YouTube Music · TikTok & Instagram · Deezer · Tidal · Boomplay · Pandora · And 130+ more worldwide YouTube Content ID and social platform monetization included at no extra cost — features other distributors charge $10-50 extra for. WHAT YOU GET → Unlimited free releases (singles, EPs, albums) → 100% of your streaming royalties → Distribution to 140+ platforms globally → YouTube Content ID included → Facebook, Instagram & TikTok delivery → Custom artist page (freecords.com/YourName) → Detailed streaming analytics and reports → Royalty splits for collaborators → Monthly payouts direct to your bank → Personal account manager → 24-hour review time → No annual fees or per-release charges BUILT FOR INDEPENDENT ARTISTS We believe music distribution should have zero barriers. No upfront investment. No percentage taken from your hard work. No complex pricing tiers designed to confuse you. Whether you're releasing your first single or your twentieth album, Freecords gives you the same professional distribution that major labels use — completely free. MORE THAN DISTRIBUTION Freecords is also a discovery platform where fans and fellow artists find new music. When you upload, your tracks become available for streaming within our community, helping you build an audience before your music even hits Spotify. · Get discovered by listeners who love finding new artists · Connect with other musicians in your genre · Track your growth with clear performance insights · Build your fanbase from day one HOW IS THIS FREE? Great question. We operate through brand partnerships, sponsorships from music companies, and optional supporter contributions from artists who love the platform. Distribution costs us money — but we've built a sustainable model that doesn't pass those costs to you. No venture capital pressure to monetize you. No investors demanding we take a cut of your royalties. Just a platform built by musicians who believe the old model was broken. READY TO RELEASE YOUR MUSIC? 1. Create your free account 2. Upload your tracks 3. Add your artwork and details 4. Submit for review (24 hours) 5. Go live on 140+ platforms Your music reaches the world. Your earnings stay yours. Join over 100,000 artists who've already made the switch to truly free distribution. Freecords — Music Liberation Starts Here.

About

Pitchear

Features
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Pitchear is an ear-training app made by a musician, for musicians

Screenshots

Freecords4 screens
Pitchear4 screens

Verdict

The call

Freecords and Pitchear are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Freecords versus Pitchear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreecordsPitchear
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB40 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFreecordsAlexander Kozlov

In-app purchases

None

Freecords

No in-app purchases

None

Pitchear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freecords free?
Freecords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pitchear free?
Pitchear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Freecords or Pitchear have ads?
Neither Freecords nor Pitchear shows ads.

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