V vs Barco Pulse Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
V
This app provides remote control for the Roland V-8HD HD Video Switcher via an iPad's touch interface. It allows for extended control during events, remote adjustments from different locations, and frees up the switcher's preview monitor.
- Remote control for V-8HD
- Switch video and mix audio
- Adjust audio volume and effects
- Set up and cue sequencer
- Trigger macros and preset memories
- Trigger connected video recorder
- Adjust video output
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-Headline- Remote Control App for the V-8HD HD Video Swicher -Thumbnail Caption- Dedicated iPad app for remotely controlling the Roland V-8HD HD Video Swicher. -Overview- The free V-8HD Remote app allows you to operate most functions on the V-8HD HD Video Swicher from the convenience of your iPad’s touch interface. Use the app for extended control during events, remotely adjust settings from different spots in a venue, and free up the V-8HD's preview monitor for other functions. -Bullets- · iPad remote control app for the V-8HD · Wired operation · Connects via USB · Switch video and mix audio · Specify the video effect assigned to each bus · Adjust audio volume and effect levels · Set up and cue the sequencer · Set up and trigger macros and preset memories · Trigger a connected video recorder · Adjust the video output · Access system settings -Detail- Where to Find the V-8HD Remote App For download and compatibility information, visit the V-8HD Remote page on the App Store for iPad. -Detail- Operation Notes · To use the V-8HD Remote app, the V-8HD must be running Version 3.00 or later. · For instructions on setting up communication between the V-8HD and your iPad, refer to the V-8HD Remote Connection Guide. · For other related settings, refer to the V-8HD Reference Manual.
Barco Pulse Mobile
Control and manage your Barco Pulse projectors directly from your mobile device. Easily connect, configure, and monitor projector status with a virtual remote. Supports a wide range of Barco projector series.
- Search and connect to projectors
- Create and manage projector lists
- Setup and configuration
- Virtual remote control
- Status monitoring
- Supports multiple Barco projector series
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Experience the convenience and control provided by the Barco Pulse Mobile App for your Barco Pulse projectors. The Pulse Mobile App forms an integral part of Barco's offerings, designed to facilitate the operation of Barco Pulse projectors. With this app, you can easily search for and connect to Barco Pulse projectors within your personal mobile device's network. By using the Pulse Mobile App, you gain the ability to create a comprehensive list of projectors that you can efficiently manage. This includes various functionalities such as setup, configuration, virtual remote control, and status monitoring. Supported projectors are • Barco Pulse: UDX, UDM, F70/FS70 series, F80 series, F90 series, HDX4K • GSeries: G60, G62, G100, G50 For more Barco projector info, please visit https://www.barco.com/en/products/projection For the privacy policy, please visit https://www.barco.com/en/about-barco/legal/privacy-policy/product-privacy-statement#pulse-mobile-app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barco Pulse Mobile at 100% against V's 50%. Barco Pulse Mobile also leads on device support (3 vs 1). V's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
V holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of V's written reviews are positive against 100% of Barco Pulse Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | V | Barco Pulse Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roland Corporation | Barco |
Customer experience
V
Barco Pulse Mobile
In-app purchases
V
No in-app purchases
Barco Pulse Mobile
No in-app purchases
