Comparison

V vs NNVA Alerting

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 functionality for the V-160HD Streaming Video Switcher. It allows users to operate most functions from an iPad's touch interface, offering extended control during events and flexible setup options.

Highlights
  • Remote control for V-160HD
  • Switch video and mix audio
  • Monitor video output
  • Control PTZ cameras
  • Trigger macros and presets
  • Wired or wireless operation
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-Headline- Remote Control App for the V-160HD Streaming Video Swicher -Thumbnail Caption- Dedicated iPad app for remotely controlling the Roland V-160HD Streaming Video Swicher. -Overview- The free V-160HD Remote app allows you to operate most functions on the V-160HD Streaming 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-160HD’s preview monitor for other functions. -Bullets- · iPad remote control app for the V-160HD · Wired or wireless operation · Connects via USB, Bluetooth, or a local Wi-Fi network · Switch video and mix audio · Monitoring video output sources on iPad · 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 · Control PTZ cameras · Trigger a connected video recorder · Adjust the video output · Access system settings -Detail- Where to Find the V-160HD Remote App For download and compatibility information, visit the V-160HD Remote page on the App Store for iPad. -Detail- Operation Notes · To use the V-160HD Remote app, the V-160HD must be running Version 3.00 or later. · For instructions on setting up communication between the V-160HD and your iPad, refer to the V-160HD Remote Connection Guide. · For other related settings, refer to the V-160HD Reference Manual. · For video monitoring, V-160HD and iPad* need to be connected with USB-C 3.0 cable. *Requires a 3rd generation iPad Pro/5th generation iPad Air or later with USB-C (USB 3.0) and iPadOS 17 or later

About

NNVA Alerting

Features
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Mach Alert is a full featured fire station alerting (FSA) solution designed to provide state of the art alerting functionality and reliability to public safety answering points (PSAP), fire and EMS facilities, and, with optional add-ons, to first responders in the field. Whether operating as a standalone system or via interface to a computer aided dispatch (CAD) product, Mach Alert is designed to minimize time spent dispatching at the 911 center and maximize the amount of critical information delivered to first responders when they need it most with tones, voice, and a robust catalog of add-ons and customization options. The Mach Alert Mobile Application is an optional companion for full Mach Alert FSA systems. Like functionality is only available with an associated services agreement.

Screenshots

NNVA Alerting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: V at every 3 months against NNVA Alerting's every 24 months. NNVA Alerting's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 3 months, NNVA Alerting every 24 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
V versus NNVA Alerting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVNNVA Alerting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationMach Alert Inc.

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

None

NNVA Alerting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NNVA Alerting free?
NNVA Alerting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do V or NNVA Alerting have ads?
Neither V nor NNVA Alerting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or NNVA Alerting?
V ships an update every 3 months, and NNVA Alerting every 24 months. Most recently, V was updated on November 3, 2026 and NNVA Alerting on November 3, 2026.

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