Comparison

Numa Player vs Live Tabs

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

Live Tabs

Features
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Live Tabs keeps your guitar charts and set lists ready for rehearsal and live performance. Build a personal song library with lyrics, chords, tablature, tags and performance notes. Organize songs into set lists and keep your next performance in order. Read comfortably on stage with adjustable text, chord transposition, capo settings and auto-scroll. Open Performance Mode to focus on the chart while you play. Use Live Tabs without an account to keep a local library on your device, or sign in to sync songs and set lists across devices. Account libraries are cached for offline use, and pending changes sync when you reconnect. Export and restore your library as a JSON backup. Import compatible charts from the web and find linked YouTube videos while signed in. Web imports, video search and video playback require an internet connection. Live Tabs is a tool for your personal chart collection, not a licensed song catalogue.

Screenshots

Numa Player4 screens
Live Tabs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Numa Player at Free against Live Tabs's $3.99. Live Tabs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ads and device support 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

Numa Player is free to download; Live Tabs costs $3.99 up front. Numa Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Live Tabs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numa Player ships an update every 6 weeks, Live Tabs every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Numa Player versus Live Tabs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuma PlayerLive Tabs
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFATAR SRLFERNANDO MIGUEL FERRAO DO AMARAL

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

Live Tabs

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

Live Tabs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Numa Player free?
Numa Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Tabs free?
Live Tabs costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Numa Player or Live Tabs have ads?
Neither Numa Player nor Live Tabs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Numa Player or Live Tabs?
Numa Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and Live Tabs every 3 weeks. Most recently, Numa Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and Live Tabs on October 30, 2026.

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