Comparison

V vs ProPresenter Remote

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Read full description

-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.

About

ProPresenter Remote

Control your live production presentations remotely from your mobile device. Manage slides, trigger macros, switch scenes, and access media libraries to lead any event seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Control Slides
  • Trigger Macros
  • Switch Looks/Scenes
  • Access Media Libraries
  • Control Timers
  • Send Stage Messages
Features
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ProPresenter Remote is your pass to total control. Whether you're calling cues at a concert, running visuals at a conference, supporting a speaker from side stage, or getting lyrics up just in time for the next worship song, the ProPresenter Remote app gives you everything you need to lead the moment. Get full control of Slides, Macros, Props, Timers and more—directly from your mobile device and from anywhere in the room. Built for live production: • Control Slides, trigger Macros, fire Props • Switch Looks for different scenes • Access your Libraries, Playlists and Collections • Start and control Timers and show Stage Messages • Use custom remote views that fit your workflow • ...and more! Requires ProPresenter and a local network connection to the presentation computer.

Screenshots

ProPresenter Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: V at 100% against ProPresenter Remote's 17%. V also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). ProPresenter Remote's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 4) and device support (3 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

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, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProPresenter Remote has 73 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 17% of ProPresenter Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
V versus ProPresenter Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVProPresenter Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better2.5 (73 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better17.1% of reviews
Number of ratings473 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationRenewed Vision LLC

Customer experience

V

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ProPresenter Remote

All ratings73 ratings
Positive28.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative63.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative73.2%

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

None

ProPresenter Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProPresenter Remote free?
ProPresenter Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, V or ProPresenter Remote?
V is rated higher. V averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ProPresenter Remote averages 2.5 from 73 ratings.
Do V or ProPresenter Remote have ads?
Neither V nor ProPresenter Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or ProPresenter Remote?
V ships an update every 3 months, and ProPresenter Remote every 3 months. Most recently, V was updated on September 20, 2026 and ProPresenter Remote on October 11, 2026.

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