# Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics vs DistroKid

The clearest difference is rating: DistroKid at 4.9 against Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics's 4.4. DistroKid also leads on chart position (#18 vs unranked) and review sentiment (64% vs 53%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DistroKid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DistroKid holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.1K and 27K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics's written reviews are positive against 64% of DistroKid's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics | DistroKid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musixmatch-dynamic-lyrics/id448278467/reviews) | **[4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distrokid/id1548832265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 192 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [musiXmatch srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/448278470) | [DistroKid Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533685484) |

## What reviewers say

### Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musixmatch-dynamic-lyrics/id448278467)

Access the world's largest catalog of synchronized song lyrics with multilingual translations. Connect your streaming accounts for seamless lyric display, identify songs playing nearby, and even contribute to the lyrics database. Offline access and premium backgrounds are available with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Synchronized line-by-line lyrics, Multilingual translations, Song identification, Connect streaming accounts, Community contributions, Offline lyrics (Premium), Premium backgrounds (Premium)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Musixmatch Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Musixmatch Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Musixmatch Premium | $24.49 | per year |
| Musixmatch Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Musixmatch Premium | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Great app
- 👍 Helpful for learning lyrics
- 💯 Best lyrics app
- 🔍 Useful for finding lyrics
- 🎶 Integrates well with music apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🕰️ Lyrics not in sync with music

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Lyrics not saving properly
- Playback issues when switching songs
- Incorrect lyrics displayed
- Contributor tools not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Customizable widget
- Offline lyrics support
- Better lyrics syncing
- Easier contribution process
- More accurate translations


### DistroKid

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Music, #104 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics free?

Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DistroKid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics or DistroKid?

DistroKid is rated higher. Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while DistroKid averages 4.9 from 27K ratings.

### Do Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics or DistroKid have ads?

Neither Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics nor DistroKid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics or DistroKid?

Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics ships an update every 5 weeks, and DistroKid every 5 weeks. Most recently, Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics was updated on October 27, 2026 and DistroKid on October 27, 2026.

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