Roland Cloud Connect vs AstroLab Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roland Cloud Connect
Explore and install a vast library of sounds, expansions, and kits for compatible Roland instruments and V-Drums. This app allows you to manage premium Roland Cloud memberships and enhance your musical creations wirelessly.
- Explore and preview thousands of Roland Cloud tones
- Install Instrument Expansions on V-Drums
- Manage Roland Cloud premium memberships
- Load Style Packs and Drum Kits
- Wireless connection via WC-1 adapter
- Install Model Expansions, Sound Packs, and more
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The Roland Cloud Connect app lets you explore tones on your JUPITER-X, JUPITER-Xm, JUNO-X, GAIA 2, GO:KEYS 3, GO:KEYS 3 IN or GO:KEYS 5 using the Roland WC-1 Wireless Adapter. Or you can install Instrument Expansions on the Wi-Fi-equipped V-Drums V71, V51 or V31. The app also lets you subscribe to Roland Cloud's premium memberships and install additional Model Expansions, Sound Packs, Wave Expansions, World Expansions, Instrument Expansions, and Kit Packs to these products. With the Roland Cloud Connect app, you can search, preview, and load tones from the thousands of sounds on Roland Cloud into your JUPITER-X, JUPITER-Xm, JUNO-X, GAIA 2, GO:KEYS 3, GO:KEYS 3 IN, or GO:KEYS 5. You can even browse and load additional Style Packs for the GO:KEYS 3 and 5 models, and Drum Kits for the V-Drums V71, V51 and V31. To use this app, you will need a WC-1 Wireless Adapter with a compatible instrument model (i.e., JUPITER-X, JUPITER-Xm, JUNO-X, GAIA 2, GO:KEYS 3, GO:KEYS 3 IN, or GO:KEYS 5). If you use V-Drums V71, V51 or V31, you do not need a WC-1 as it has built-in Wi-Fi capability. You will also need a registered Roland Account and an internet connection. Applicable models: - JUPITER-X/JUPITER-Xm (Ver.2.00 or later) - JUNO-X (Ver.1.10 or later) - GAIA 2 (Ver.1.10 or later) - GO:KEYS 3/GO:KEYS 5 (Ver.1.04 or later) - GO:KEYS 3 IN (Ver.1.01 or later) - V71 (Ver.1.10 or later) - V51 (Ver.1.02 or later) - V31 (Ver.1.02 or later) * Any communication expenses (packet communication fees, etc.) incurred while using this software will be charged to customers. * This software might not be available depending on your country or region. * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this software are subject to change without prior notice.
AstroLab Connect
This music companion app allows remote control of hardware, playlist management, and sound browsing. Discover and preview new sounds from a dedicated store to enhance your performance workflow.
- Remote hardware control
- Playlist building and editing
- Sound browsing and discovery
- Sound preview before purchase
- Expand sound library
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AstroLab Connect is a companion mobile app for AstroLab that brings the convenience of modern technology to your performance workflow. Control sounds and settings remotely, manage your playlists and find new inspiration in the Sound Store. Prepare a playlist right before a gig, search and select sounds with the ease and fluidity of a mobile interface and expand your library. • Control AstroLab remotely • Browse sounds by type, instrument, artist and style • Build and edit playlists • View saved sounds • Get more sounds from the Sound Store • Preview sounds before you buy them
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Roland Cloud Connect at 3.1 against AstroLab Connect's 1.3. Roland Cloud Connect also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 9%). AstroLab Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Roland Cloud Connect sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AstroLab Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Roland Cloud Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Roland Cloud Connect's written reviews are positive against 9% of AstroLab Connect's.
Roland Cloud Connect ships an update every 3 months, AstroLab Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roland Cloud Connect | AstroLab Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (15 ratings) — better | 1.3 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews — better | 8.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roland Corporation | Arturia |
Customer experience
Roland Cloud Connect
AstroLab Connect
In-app purchases
Roland Cloud Connect
- Roland Cloud Core Month$2.991 Month
- Roland Cloud Pro Month$9.991 Month
- Roland Cloud Ultimate Month$19.991 Month
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- Roland Cloud Core Year$29.991 Year
- Roland Cloud Pro Year$99.991 Year
- Roland Cloud Ultimate Year$199.991 Year
AstroLab Connect
No in-app purchases
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