V vs EDC Acoustics Rapid
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.
EDC Acoustics Rapid
Configure and tune EDC Acoustics speaker arrays with ease. Input room dimensions for perfect setup or utilize live FIR automatic tuning. This streamlined version offers essential features for audio system optimization.
- Preset recalls
- Speaker array configuration
- Room dimension input
- Live FIR automatic tuning
- Automatic dispersion limiting
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This app is a cut down version of our EDC Acoustics Pro app. Allowing for simple preset recalls, and the ability to perfectly configure an EDC Acoustics speaker array by simply entering room dimension information. Also support live FIR room automatic tuning. Automatic dispersion limiting
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: V at 50% against EDC Acoustics Rapid's 0%. V also leads on price (Free vs $35.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). EDC Acoustics Rapid's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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
V is free to download; EDC Acoustics Rapid costs $35.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
V ships an update every 3 months, EDC Acoustics Rapid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | V | EDC Acoustics Rapid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $35.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roland Corporation | EDC Acoustics |
Customer experience
V
EDC Acoustics Rapid
In-app purchases
V
No in-app purchases
EDC Acoustics Rapid
No in-app purchases
Questions
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