# Audio Evolution Mobile Studio vs Numa Player

The clearest difference is price: Numa Player at Free against Audio Evolution Mobile Studio's $11.99. Numa Player also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (85% vs 66%). Audio Evolution Mobile Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Numa Player is free to download; Audio Evolution Mobile Studio costs $11.99 up front. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Numa Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Numa Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numa Player has 1.1K ratings behind it against 170, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Audio Evolution Mobile Studio's written reviews are positive against 85% of Numa Player's.

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Numa Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Evolution Mobile Studio | Numa Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-evolution-mobile-studio/id1094758623/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numa-player/id1601231132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 170 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 181 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Davy Wentzler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094758622) | [FATAR SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601231134) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Evolution Mobile Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-evolution-mobile-studio/id1094758623)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a portable multitrack audio and MIDI recording studio. It offers virtual instruments, pitch and time editing, real-time effects, and automation for creating music productions on the go.

**Highlights:** Multitrack audio recording and playback, MIDI sequencing with piano roll editor, Virtual instruments and Soundfont support, Real-time effects and flexible routing, Pitch and time editing for vocals, Non-linear editing with undo/redo, Export tracks as separate audio files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summer Trance sample pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| FX pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| FX pack 2 (Graphic EQ) | $1.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters Compressor | $1.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters EQ | $1.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters Ferox | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Keyboards | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steinway Grand Piano | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Trap sample pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Toneboosters Reverb V4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toneboosters Compressor V4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vocal Tune | $4.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters FX pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toneboosters EQ V4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO (very old versions only) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Synth pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Synth pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Drum kit pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Vocal Tune Studio | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient workflow
- 💡 Powerful features for the price
- 🎨 Great sound quality
- 👍 Responsive developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Confusing trial/purchase model
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface
- 🔋 High resource usage on older devices
- 👎 Missing key features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Undo function causes freezing
- MIDI files not importing correctly
- Audio sync issues when using external interfaces
- AU plugins not integrating smoothly

**Requested features**

- Add a global swing/groove track
- Improve MIDI editing capabilities
- Implement a more intuitive mixer layout
- Add support for MP3 export
- Integrate better with other iOS apps


### Numa Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numa-player/id1601231132)

This virtual instrument offers a multitimbral sound engine optimized for multi-core CPUs, providing low latency and high polyphony. It allows for flexible zone management, extensive sound libraries, and integrated effects for live performances and studio use.

**Highlights:** Multitimbral Instrument Player, Cross-Platform (macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS), Standalone or Plugin mode, Multi-core CPU optimization, Infinite Zone management, Extensive sound library, 9 Insert Effects and 3 Master Effects

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Farfisa Compact | $0.99 | one-time |
| VINTAGE PIANOS | $17.99 | one-time |
| GRAN CODA | $24.99 | one-time |
| STAGE D | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great sounds
- 👍 Excellent sound quality
- 👍 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Fantastic free app
- 👍 Impressive for a free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Polyphony issues
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Notes dropping out
- 🐛 Sound glitching
- 🐛 Sustain pedal issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues in GarageBand
- Incompatibility with some MIDI controllers
- Sustain pedal causing noise

**Requested features**

- More types of resonance (aliquot, body, bridge/soundboard)
- New piano models (Bosendorfer, Yamaha CFX)
- More instruments (brass, saxes)
- Ability to save custom patches
- Ability to resize on-screen keyboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Evolution Mobile Studio free?

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio costs $11.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Numa Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio or Numa Player?

Numa Player is rated higher. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio averages 4.2 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Numa Player averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Audio Evolution Mobile Studio or Numa Player have ads?

Neither Audio Evolution Mobile Studio nor Numa Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio or Numa Player?

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Numa Player monthly. Most recently, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio was updated on September 21, 2026 and Numa Player on September 24, 2026.

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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.*