Comparison

Numa Player vs Magic Switch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Numa Player

This free virtual instrument offers a vast library of high-quality sounds for music creation. It features a flexible multizone system, advanced sound engine, and extensive effects, suitable for both live performances and studio work across multiple platforms.

Highlights
  • Free multitimbral instrument player
  • Cross-platform (macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS)
  • Standalone or plugin mode
  • Multizone sound management
  • Advanced multi-core sound engine
  • Extensive sound library
  • 9 insert effects and 3 master effects
Features
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Numa Player is a completely free virtual instrument. It's not only the perfect companion for your SL Keyboard, but it is also much more! The User Interface scales to different monitor sizes to fit best in your Audio/MIDI setup and makes Numa Player the first Studiologic Instrument Player available for macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS. KEY POINTS • A completely free Multitimbral Instrument Player. • The Only Cross-Platform Instrument: macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS. • Works in Standalone or Plugin mode. • The perfect match for Studiologic SL Controllers. • Live performances and Studio features. • A new "easy to use" user interface. • 4 Parts, 27 free sounds. • 9 Insert Effects and 3 Master Effects. MULTI-CORE. The advanced sound engine of Numa Player 2 takes your performance to the next level. It's now optimized to harness the full power of your device's multi-core cpu, delivering exceptional performance and ultra-low latency even in the most demanding setups1. Enjoy higher polyphony and smoother playback, no matter how complex your project gets. MULTIZONE. Designed with ultimate flexibility in mind, Numa Player 2 allows you to create and manage infinite Zones effortlessly. Add, duplicate, or drag and reposition zones with ease, all within an intuitive interface that puts full creative control at your fingertips. Customize each zone with its own sound parameters, keyboard ranges, and MIDI settings, or even assign custom colors for clear and easy navigation during your performance. MANY SOUNDS. Numa Player 2 comes packed with an extensive library of professionally recorded, high-quality sounds, covering a wide range of music genres and styles. Among Acoustic Pianos, punchy leads, orchestral textures and intricate percussive elements, find the perfect sound to bring your music to life. WHAT'S YOUR PROGRAM? In a Program you can combine any sound with its own insert effects. Save and load your program sets for Live performances and Studio sessions. 9x3 SOUND EFFECTS. MULTIPLY YOUR MOODS. Numa Player provides up to 9 integrated insert effects for each part and a Master effects section. LIVE OR STUDIO. PLAY SMARTER LIKE NEVER BEFORE. Organize the best Live Performarce setup with your devices and MIDI controllers or use Numa Player as an instrument plugin inside your DAW2 to create professional music sequences.

About

Magic Switch

This audio effect plugin provides a lush, one-button chorus inspired by analog synthesizers. It adds dimension and depth to music tracks with a dark, detuned character. A mix slider allows for blending the effect to your preference.

Highlights
  • One-button lush chorus effect
  • Juno-60 analog chorus inspiration
  • Dark and detuned character
  • Adds dimension and depth
  • Mix slider for blending
  • Based on Super VHS plugin's 'Magic' button
Features
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Since its original release, Baby Audio's Magic Switch has been one of the most popular free plugins on the desktop market. Now it's finally available as an AUv3 plugin. Features: * Lush one-button chorus effect loosely inspired by the Juno-60 analog chorus * Dark and detuned character, perfect for adding dimension and depth to your tracks * Mix slider lets you blend the effect to taste * Based on the "Magic" button in Baby Audio's award-winning Super VHS plugin Note: This is an Audio Unit Effect Plugin (AUv3), which requires a host such as AUM or Audiobus – or a DAW such as GarageBand or Cubasis.

Screenshots

Numa Player4 screens
Magic Switch1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Switch at none against Numa Player's 3. Magic Switch also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Numa Player's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 33). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Numa Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Switch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Numa Player against 4.8 for Magic Switch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numa Player has 1.2K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Numa Player's written reviews are positive against 83% of Magic Switch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numa Player ships an update every 6 weeks, Magic Switch every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Numa Player versus Magic Switch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuma PlayerMagic Switch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings)4.8 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better33
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFATAR SRLBaby Audio Inc.

Customer experience

Numa Player

All ratings1,189 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews237 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.5%

Magic Switch

All ratings33 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Numa Player

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • MIDI learn functionality

Magic Switch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Numa Player

One-time3
  • VINTAGE PIANOS$17.99
  • GRAN CODA$24.99
  • STAGE D$24.99
None

Magic Switch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Numa Player free?
Numa Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Switch free?
Magic Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Numa Player or Magic Switch?
Magic Switch is rated higher. Numa Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Magic Switch averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.
Do Numa Player or Magic Switch have ads?
Neither Numa Player nor Magic Switch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Numa Player or Magic Switch?
Numa Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and Magic Switch every 10 months. Most recently, Numa Player was updated on November 12, 2026 and Magic Switch on November 12, 2026.

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