Comparison

V vs SWXL

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
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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.

About

SWXL

Features
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指を置いて、離すだけ。 そして、画面のどこでもスタート。 「押して準備 → 離してスタート」という直感的な操作で、 スタートのタイミングを正確に合わせられるストップウォッチです。 さらに、画面のどこを触ってもスタートできるため、 迷わず素早く計測を開始できます。 大きく見やすい表示とシンプルな設計で、 現場でもすぐに使えます。 ・指を置いてスタンバイ、離すとスタート ・画面のどこでもタップで操作可能 ・大きく見やすい表示 ・シンプルで迷わない操作 ダンスの現場やリハーサル、 照明や音響のタイミング確認にも最適です。

Screenshots

SWXL2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: V at Free against SWXL's $0.49. V also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On update cadence, ads, 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

V is free to download; SWXL costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
V versus SWXL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVSWXL
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationNoriaki Iguchi

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

None

SWXL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SWXL free?
SWXL costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do V or SWXL have ads?
Neither V nor SWXL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or SWXL?
V ships an update every 3 months, and SWXL every 3 months. Most recently, V was updated on November 4, 2026 and SWXL on October 31, 2026.

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