# ModWheels vs Numa Player

The clearest difference is price: Numa Player at Free against ModWheels's $1.99. Numa Player also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 9). ModWheels's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 12.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Numa Player is free to download; ModWheels costs $1.99 up front. Numa Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ModWheels asks for nothing beyond the download.

Numa Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numa Player has 1.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of ModWheels's written reviews are positive against 85% of Numa Player's.

ModWheels ships an update every 3 months, Numa Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ModWheels | Numa Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modwheels/id519468137/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numa-player/id1601231132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthias Schorer](https://appshunter.io/developer/290579382) | [FATAR SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601231134) |

## What reviewers say

### ModWheels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modwheels/id519468137)

This app emulates classic synthesizer modulation and pitch wheels on your iPhone or iPod. Connect a MIDI interface to control any MIDI-enabled synth or keyboard, and utilize a pitch ribbon for vintage synth performance.

**Highlights:** Synthesizer modulation wheels, Pitch wheels, Pitch ribbon controller, MIDI interface support, MIDI over WIFI support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 ModWheels free?

ModWheels costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Numa Player free?

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

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

Numa Player is rated higher. ModWheels averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Numa Player averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do ModWheels or Numa Player have ads?

Neither ModWheels nor Numa Player shows ads.

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

ModWheels ships an update every 3 months, and Numa Player monthly. Most recently, ModWheels was updated on September 21, 2026 and Numa Player on October 15, 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.*