Comparison

V vs Obsbot Start

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

Head to head
About

V

Control your Roland V-1HD video switcher remotely. Adjust video and audio switching, effects, volume, and save presets without touching the unit.

Highlights
  • Remote video and audio switching
  • Effect assignment and adjustment
  • Volume level control
  • Save and recall preset memories
  • Output video adjustment
  • System settings management
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V-1HD Remote is an application for remotely controlling the Roland V-1HD video switcher. Instead of making settings on the unit or taking up the preview monitor, you can control the following functions in real-time with the V-1HD Remote. •switching video and audio •specifying the effect assigned to each video bus •changing volume levels •adjusting the degree of effects applied •saving and recalling eight preset memories •adjusting the output video •making system settings etc. Notes: *The V-1HD you are connecting to must be running at the latest version (Ver.2.00 or later). *The combination of Remote App Ver.1.0.0 and V-1HD Ver.2.00 or the combination of Remote App Ver.2.0.0 and V-1 HD Ver.1.0x may cause unexpected operation. *To connect an iPad to the V-1HD, you need to prepare a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (no need for iPad Pro with USB-C) and a USB cable. *For the settings on the V-1HD itself, please refer to the V-1HD User's Manual.

About

Obsbot Start

This app enhances your OBSBOT camera experience with AI control and one-click streaming to popular platforms. Easily switch between landscape and portrait modes, and customize image parameters on the fly to elevate your video content.

Highlights
  • AI feature control
  • One-click social platform streaming
  • Landscape/portrait mode switching
  • Customizable image parameters
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Mastermind Your OBSBOT Camera Obsbot Start is an exclusive application designed for OBSBOT camera. With its easy-to-use interface and powerful features. Your camera livestreaming experience can be significantly improved with minimal effort. Unleash AI Capabilities Collocating with built-in AI features in OBSBOT camera, Obsbot start can maximize the hidden underlying power of the device and makes the AI features controllable smoothly and conveniently. Start Livestreaming Anywhere Obsbot Start offers internal support for the most popular social livestream platforms. Preset the social accounts, and the livestream signal could instantly starts and be on air within the blinks, with only a tap. Landscape and Portrait in One-Click Obsbot Start is compatible with both landscape and portrait modes. Using the orientation button in the software, you can smoothly switch between landscape/portrait modes to meet different video recording or live streaming needs. Customize Parameters Anytime Say goodbye to immutable image settings. With Obsbot Start, you can customize image parameters whether you're on Air or not, and apply them instantaneously whenever you need. OBSBOT hopes to take you to enjoy the fun of video shooting and livestreaming in a simpler and more energetic way, record and share your life moments on air with dynamic video language and limitless imagination. If you have any suggestions in the process of using OBSBOT, please feel free to write to service@obsbot.com. We value every communication with you.

Screenshots

Obsbot Start4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: V at 100% against Obsbot Start's 19%. V also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.2). Obsbot Start's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 56 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

V holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Obsbot Start has 25 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of V's written reviews are positive against 19% of Obsbot Start's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 56 months, Obsbot Start monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
V versus Obsbot Start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVObsbot Start
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better2.2 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better19.4% of reviews
Number of ratings425 — better
Update frequencyEvery 56 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationRemo Tech Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

V

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Obsbot Start

All ratings22 ratings
Positive31.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative59.1%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative71.0%

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

None

Obsbot Start

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Obsbot Start free?
Obsbot Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, V or Obsbot Start?
V is rated higher. V averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Obsbot Start averages 2.2 from 25 ratings.
Do V or Obsbot Start have ads?
Neither V nor Obsbot Start shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or Obsbot Start?
V ships an update every 56 months, and Obsbot Start monthly. Most recently, V was updated on October 20, 2026 and Obsbot Start on October 24, 2026.

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