# V vs RopamBasic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V at none against RopamBasic's 4. V also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). RopamBasic's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RopamBasic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year. V asks for nothing beyond the download.

V ships an update every 6 weeks, RopamBasic every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V | RopamBasic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DTM System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078186966) | [ROPAM ELEKTRONIK SP. Z O. O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778566534) |

## What reviewers say

### V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-pilot/id1078186967)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RopamBasic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ropambasic/id1412094910)

This app connects to BasicGSM 2 and MultiGSM 2 panels via TCP/IP. It allows users to monitor and control panel status, zones, outputs, and partitions, with advanced features for MultiGSM 2 modules like SMS sending and log management. Customizable widgets are also available.

**Highlights:** Panel status monitoring, Zone and output status check, Output control, Partition arming/disarming, System event preview, Customizable widgets, SMS sending (MultiGSM 2)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RopamBridge Basic 12 months | $4.49 | per year |
| RopamBridge Multi 12 months | $6.49 | per year |
| RopamBridge Basic | $20.99 | one-time |
| RopamBridge Multi | $31.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V free?

V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RopamBasic free?

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

### Do V or RopamBasic have ads?

Neither V nor RopamBasic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, V or RopamBasic?

V ships an update every 6 weeks, and RopamBasic every 11 months. Most recently, V was updated on September 18, 2026 and RopamBasic on August 18, 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.*