# StageWave vs Numa Player

StageWave and Numa Player both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Numa Player's written reviews are positive against 36% of StageWave's. Numa Player also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 9). StageWave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Numa Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. StageWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for StageWave against 4.7 for Numa Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numa Player has 1.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of StageWave's written reviews are positive against 85% of Numa Player's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StageWave | Numa Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagewave/id1478655752/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numa-player/id1601231132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rodrigo Urbina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406835555) | [FATAR SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601231134) |

## What reviewers say

### StageWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagewave/id1478655752)

This software-based system offers wireless personal audio monitoring for musicians. Control your sound mix directly from your smartphone, reducing cable clutter for live performances, recording, and practice.

**Highlights:** Wireless personal monitoring, Smartphone control, Reduced cable clutter, Universal equipment compatibility, Wi-Fi enabled connection

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 StageWave free?

StageWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Numa Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StageWave or Numa Player?

StageWave is rated higher. StageWave averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Numa Player averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do StageWave or Numa Player have ads?

Neither StageWave nor Numa Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StageWave or Numa Player?

StageWave ships an update monthly, and Numa Player monthly. Most recently, StageWave was updated on October 12, 2026 and Numa Player on October 21, 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.*