Comparison

V vs Headphone Control

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

Head to head
About

V

Tailor your audio experience with custom EQ presets or manual adjustments. Control active noise cancellation levels for immersive listening. Manage headphone features like auto-off timers for seamless integration into your daily life.

Highlights
  • Customizable EQ presets
  • Manual sound signature creation
  • Adjustable active noise cancellation
  • Auto-off timer management
  • Bluetooth product customization
Features
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The V-MODA app lets you fully customize the audio experience of your compatible V-MODA Bluetooth® Product. CUSTOMIZE YOUR SOUND SIGNATURE The EQ tool allows you to select the perfect Sound EQ preset for whatever you’re listening to. Take matters into your own hands by customizing each level to your liking, or create your own sound signature entirely from scratch. ADJUST YOUR LEVEL OF NOISE CANCELLATION (M-200 ANC only) Cut out the commotion of modern life with hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC). The ANC tool enables you to select the ANC level which is perfectly suited for your surroundings. GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR HEADPHONES Access key features on your products like the auto-off timer to make sure your products fit seamlessly into your life. Some features may not be available for all products. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Roland Corporation is under license. Privacy Policy: www.v-moda.com/privacy

About

Headphone Control

Tailor your audio experience with this app, offering custom adjustments and personalization for select Yamaha headphones and earbuds. Control ambient sound, listening care, and equalizer settings. Access user guides and update firmware for supported models.

Highlights
  • Adjust Ambient Sound
  • Customize Listening Care
  • Personalize Equalizer (EQ)
  • Access User Guide
  • Update Firmware
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The Yamaha Headphone Control app allows custom feature adjustment and personalization for select Yamaha headphones and earbuds. SUPPORTED MODEL - Yamaha TW-E5B, TW-ES5A, TW-E7B,TW-E3C,YH-E700B, YH-L700A, YH-L500A APP FEATURES - CONTROL: Easily navigate and adjust settings such as Ambient Sound and Listening Care. - PERSONALIZE: Customize Equalizer (EQ) settings to suit your preferences. - SUPPORT: Quick access to User Guide and instructional videos. - UPDATE: Keep your earbuds up-to-date with latest firmware. NOTE: - Some features may not be available for all models. - Some models may not be available in all countries or regions. - This App does NOT work with the following models: YH-E700A, YH-E500A, TW-E3B, TW-E3A, EP-E70A, EP-E50A, EP-E30A *You will need to download and use the Yamaha HEADPHONES CONTROLLER App for these specific models.

Screenshots

V4 screens
Headphone Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Headphone Control at 4.6 against V's 1.6. Headphone Control also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 12%). V's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Headphone Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 127 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of V's written reviews are positive against 26% of Headphone Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
V versus Headphone Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVHeadphone Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (75 ratings)4.6 (127 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.9% of reviews26.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75127 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationYamaha Corporation

Customer experience

V

All ratings75 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative84.0%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive11.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative86.4%

Headphone Control

All ratings127 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative68.1%

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

None

Headphone Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Headphone Control free?
Headphone Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, V or Headphone Control?
Headphone Control is rated higher. V averages 1.6 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Headphone Control averages 4.6 from 127 ratings.
Do V or Headphone Control have ads?
Neither V nor Headphone Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or Headphone Control?
V ships an update every 4 months, and Headphone Control every 4 months. Most recently, V was updated on October 17, 2026 and Headphone Control on October 13, 2026.

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