Comparison

DTX402 Touch vs V

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

Head to head
About

DTX402 Touch

This app enhances your electronic drum experience by allowing you to create custom drum kits, access 10 training modes to improve timing and technique, and even earn a "Drummer's Certificate" by completing challenges. It offers an intuitive interface for sound editing and kit customization.

Highlights
  • Create custom drum kits
  • 10 training modes
  • Challenge Mode with Drummer's Certificate
  • Record and self-assess performance
  • Intuitive sound editing
  • Firmware updates
Features
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DTX402 Touch is a dedicated iOS app for Yamaha DTX402 series electronic drums. To use the app, you will need to connect your smart device to DTX using a USB cable and Lightning USB adapter. Get a Drummer’s Certificate “Challenge Mode” is a new function on the DTX402 Touch that tests your skill. If you can play all 10 practice songs without making a mistake, you will receive a “Drummer’s Certificate” from the Yamaha DTX drum team that you can share via social media. Learn While Having Fun Specially designed for drummers at any skill level, the DTX402 Touch has 10 Training Modes designed to make you a better player, faster. The exercises are a fun way to learn to read drum music notation, play with dynamics and develop your sense of timing. "Rhythm Gate" improves your timing accuracy by only allowing you to play rhythms in time with the metronome. “Song Part Gate" teaches you to play each part of the song with correct timing while the "Recorder" function lets you record a drum solo or play along with a song to self-assess your performance. You can also use "Fast Blast" to count the number of drum stokes made within a set period of time. This helps to increase your speed and build stamina. Make Customized Drum Kits Personalize each of the 10 drum kits with over 280 drum and percussion sounds. Simply touch the drum pads on your screen to change or select a sound, and edit them with tuning, volume, panning, mute and reverb to create your own sound quickly and easily. Simple and Intuitive Control With a simple swipe, you can select and customize kits, song numbers, set up metronome and adjust the trigging parameters for your playing style. You can view this information while playing in Training Mode and learn how to play preset songs with instructional videos featuring industry professionals. Update Utility By connecting DTX402 with your smart device, DTX402 Touch App starts up to date automatically. Or by selecting the “Version” tab on the “Menu” screen, the app ensures that your firmware is up to date manually, so there is no need to download firmware data or connect DTX to your PC.

About

V

This app simplifies controlling Roland V-Drums modules from your smartphone. Easily select and customize drum kits, manage the metronome, and record your performances. It's designed for beginners and acoustic drummers transitioning to electronic kits.

Highlights
  • Quick drum kit selection
  • Customizable drum kit naming and colors
  • Favorite kit grouping
  • Intuitive metronome control with tap tempo
  • Performance recording
  • Wireless setup and connection
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Simplify Your V-Drums Experience V-Drums Play is a free companion app that lets you control essential functions on a supported Roland V-Drums module from your smartphone. No complicated menus—just connect, select the function you want, and start playing. Perfect for beginners and acoustic players new to electronic drums, V-Drums Play keeps you focused on what matters most—having fun and improving every day. ・Easy Drum Kit Control  - Quickly select drum kits  - Rename drum kits and set unique colors for easy identification  - Create a group of favorite kits for fast access ・Intuitive Metronome and Recording Operation  - Turn the metronome on/off, customize the click sound, and use tap tempo to easily set the speed  - Record your drumming to capture performances and check your progress ・Connect Instantly  - Wireless setup is simple. Just follow the step-by-step instructions in the app to pair your device with the module. V-Drums Play is compatible with the V31, V51 and V71 V-Drums sound modules, as well as all V-Drums kits that include them.

Screenshots

DTX402 Touch4 screens
V4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DTX402 Touch at 2.3 against V's 1.0. DTX402 Touch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (28% vs 0%). V's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DTX402 Touch holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DTX402 Touch has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of DTX402 Touch's written reviews are positive against 0% of V's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DTX402 Touch ships an update every 14 months, V every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DTX402 Touch versus V: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDTX402 TouchV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (20 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationRoland Corporation

Customer experience

DTX402 Touch

All ratings20 ratings
Positive35.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative62.5%

V

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

DTX402 Touch

No in-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DTX402 Touch free?
DTX402 Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DTX402 Touch or V?
DTX402 Touch is rated higher. DTX402 Touch averages 2.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while V averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do DTX402 Touch or V have ads?
V shows ads; DTX402 Touch does not.
Which is updated more often, DTX402 Touch or V?
DTX402 Touch ships an update every 14 months, and V every 2 months. Most recently, DTX402 Touch was updated on September 21, 2026 and V on September 8, 2026.

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