# VR vs XPad

The clearest difference is rating: XPad at 3.8 against VR's 2.0. XPad also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 4). VR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XPad sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. VR asks for nothing beyond the download.

XPad holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XPad has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of VR's written reviews are positive against 50% of XPad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VR ships an update every 29 months, XPad every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VR | XPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-09-editor/id589704005/reviews) | **[3.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpad/id1338505908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roland Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/387333694) | [Christian Schoenebeck d/b/a Crudebyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/428367741) |

## What reviewers say

### VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-09-editor/id589704005)

This app offers graphical control over the parameters of specific Roland keyboard models, allowing for wireless adjustments to organ and synth tones via an iPad. A compatible Roland keyboard and optional wireless adapter are required for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Graphical parameter control, Organ Tone adjustment, Synth Tone adjustment, Wireless control via iPad, Large display interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### XPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpad/id1338505908)

This app provides professional pad sounds for keyboardists, aiming to replicate warm analog synth tones with advanced digital features. It offers intuitive glissando control, real-time sound morphing, and extensive MIDI compatibility for a dynamic playing experience.

**Highlights:** Modern pad sounds, Realistic glissando control, Tone Width morphing, Sensible sound controls, MIDI remote control, Extensive sound library search

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weirdo Sound Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pluck Sound Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Metal Sound Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bass Sound Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Choir Sound Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Altro Sound Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Organ Sound Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Percussive Sound Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silicon Sound Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Sound Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Atmo Sound Set | $5.99 | one-time |
| Space Sound Set | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nature Sound Set | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sequence Sound Set | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VR free?

VR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XPad free?

XPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VR or XPad?

XPad is rated higher. VR averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while XPad averages 3.8 from 24 ratings.

### Do VR or XPad have ads?

Neither VR nor XPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VR or XPad?

VR ships an update every 29 months, and XPad every 4 weeks. Most recently, VR was updated on October 5, 2026 and XPad on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*