Comparison

Numa Player vs AstroLab Connect

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 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
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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

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Numa Player4 screens
AstroLab Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Numa Player at 85% against AstroLab Connect's 9%. Numa Player also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 23). AstroLab Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 4 one-off in-app purchases. AstroLab Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Numa Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numa Player has 1.2K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Numa Player's written reviews are positive against 9% of AstroLab Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numa Player ships an update monthly, AstroLab Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Numa Player versus AstroLab Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuma PlayerAstroLab Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better1.3 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews — better8.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better23
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFATAR SRLArturia

Customer experience

Numa Player

All ratings1,119 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.6%

AstroLab Connect

All ratings17 ratings
Positive5.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative88.2%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive8.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative87.0%

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

AstroLab Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Numa Player

One-time4
  • Farfisa Compact$0.99
  • VINTAGE PIANOS$17.99
  • GRAN CODA$24.99
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  • STAGE D$24.99
None

AstroLab Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Numa Player free?
Numa Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AstroLab Connect free?
AstroLab Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Numa Player or AstroLab Connect?
Numa Player is rated higher. Numa Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while AstroLab Connect averages 1.3 from 23 ratings.
Do Numa Player or AstroLab Connect have ads?
Neither Numa Player nor AstroLab Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Numa Player or AstroLab Connect?
Numa Player ships an update monthly, and AstroLab Connect every 5 months. Most recently, Numa Player was updated on October 25, 2026 and AstroLab Connect on October 24, 2026.

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