# X vs Spotify for Creators

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spotify for Creators at none against X's 25. Spotify for Creators also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 44%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). X's advantage is ratings volume (11M vs 118K) and chart position (#1 vs #53). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Spotify for Creators asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spotify for Creators holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 11M ratings behind it against 118K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of X's written reviews are positive against 74% of Spotify for Creators's.

X ships an update every 3 days, Spotify for Creators weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Spotify for Creators |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x/id333903271/reviews) | **[4.8 (118K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotify-for-creators/id1056182234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11M** | 118K |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #53 |
| Size | 619 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [X Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296415947) | [Spotify](https://appshunter.io/developer/324684583) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x/id333903271)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · News, #1 Top Grossing · News, #35 Top Free, #50 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Connect with a global community in real-time for breaking news, live events, and conversations. Share your thoughts, discover trending topics, and engage with diverse perspectives. Features include an AI assistant, live audio/video, and private messaging.

**Highlights:** Real-time breaking news updates, Post thoughts, photos, and videos, AI assistant for news summaries, Live audio and video streaming, Direct messaging with connections, Community building around interests

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| @FatKidDeals Subscription | $1.00 | per month |
| @Rainmaker1973 Subscription | $2.00 | per month |
| @pulte Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| @Zirksee Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| @TheBabylonBee Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| @jacksonhinklle Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| @DataRepublican Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| @elonmusk Subscription | $4.00 | per month |
| X Premium Basic (Monthly) | $4.00 | per month |
| @stevewilldoit Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @robbystarbuck Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @MikeBenzCyber Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @RealAlexJones Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @C__Herridge Subscription | $7.00 | per month |
| @shellenberger Subscription | $9.00 | per month |
| @shreyas Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| X Premium (Monthly) | $11.00 | per month |
| @Jake__Wujastyk Subscription | $14.00 | per month |
| @Banana3Stocks Subscription | $40.00 | per month |
| X Premium Basic (Annual) | $42.00 | per year |
| X Premium Plus (Monthly) | $50.00 | per month |
| X Premium (Annual) | $114.99 | per year |
| X Premium Plus (Annual) | $490.00 | per year |
| Promote Post for $25 | $25.00 | one-time |
| Promote Post for $50 | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient platform
- 💡 Diverse range of content and discussions
- 👍 Useful for news and information sharing
- 🌐 Global connectivity and exchange of ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
- 🤖 Proliferation of bots and spam accounts
- 🔒 Concerns over censorship and lack of free speech
- 💰 Paywalled features and monetization efforts

**Reported bugs**

- Account suspension and lockout issues
- Inconsistent app performance and UI changes
- Unreliable notification system
- Inability to view deleted or suspended accounts

**Requested features**

- Edit tweet option
- Improved content moderation and enforcement of rules
- Customizable feed and better user control over content
- Enhanced privacy and data protection measures


### Spotify for Creators

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotify-for-creators/id1056182234)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Free · News (US App Store)

This app helps podcast and video creators manage, grow, and monetize their content. It offers tools for audience engagement, performance tracking, and seamless content publishing. Creators can host their shows for free and distribute them across platforms.

**Highlights:** Host and distribute podcasts for free, Reach and engage new audiences, Monetize content with subscriptions and ads, Track podcast analytics and audience insights, Manage multiple shows, Customize show appearance on Spotify, Interact with fan comments and create polls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless podcast distribution
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Customizable podcast features
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy recording and editing
- 🐛 Unreliable connection during group recordings
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Lack of accessibility features
- 👎 Aggressive branding and monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings getting lost or corrupted
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Inability to delete or recover deleted content
- Syncing issues between mobile and web versions

**Requested features**

- Pause and resume recording functionality
- Advanced audio editing tools
- Ability to manage multiple podcasts
- Improved podcast discovery and analytics
- Better integration with external audio tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Spotify for Creators free?

Spotify for Creators is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X or Spotify for Creators?

Spotify for Creators is rated higher. X averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11M ratings, while Spotify for Creators averages 4.8 from 118K ratings.

### Do X or Spotify for Creators have ads?

Both X and Spotify for Creators show ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or Spotify for Creators?

X ships an update every 3 days, and Spotify for Creators weekly. Most recently, X was updated on September 25, 2026 and Spotify for Creators on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, X or Spotify for Creators?

X currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Spotify for Creators at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*