Comparison

DTX Touch vs V

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

Head to head
About

DTX Touch

This app provides intuitive control for tuning, muting, EQ, and effects on compatible electronic drum kits. It allows users to create custom drum kits with extensive mixing and layering options, offering a PA engineer-like experience.

Highlights
  • Intuitive tap and swipe tuning
  • Graph-based sound adjustment
  • Seamless kit selection and editing
  • Extensive mixing and effect functions
  • Layering up to 10 tones simultaneously
  • Flexible routing options
Features
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*To use the application, you will need to connect your smart device to DTX using a USB cable and adapter. Please refer to our connection manual for details. *DTX Touch is compatible with firmware version 2 of DTX-PRO / DTX-PROX or later. 1. Tune it up like an acoustic kit Tap and swipe operations allow intuitive tuning, mute, EQ and effect adjustments. The graph allows customization to adjust the sound output in relation to the strength of the pad hit. 2. Simple and clear operation The UI features a flat design and ample use of photos and graphs, allowing users to edit items without hesitation. The normal flow of kit adjustment tasks, such as selecting a kit, editing the kit, adding effects, and mixing, can be performed seamlessly. 3. Let's create your own special kit! The DTX-PRO/PROX, comes enabled with a wide variety of mixing and effect functions, that allow the user to operate like a PA engineer. The DTX-PRO/PROX also offer a wealth of customizable materials, such as a layer function that allows up to 10 different tones to be pronounced simultaneously with highly flexible routing. Please try these functions with the DTX Touch.

About

V

This app simplifies controlling Roland V-Drums modules from your smartphone. Easily select and customize drum kits, manage the metronome, and record your performances. It's designed for beginners and acoustic drummers transitioning to electronic kits.

Highlights
  • Quick drum kit selection
  • Customizable drum kit naming and colors
  • Favorite kit grouping
  • Intuitive metronome control with tap tempo
  • Performance recording
  • Wireless setup and connection
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Simplify Your V-Drums Experience V-Drums Play is a free companion app that lets you control essential functions on a supported Roland V-Drums module from your smartphone. No complicated menus—just connect, select the function you want, and start playing. Perfect for beginners and acoustic players new to electronic drums, V-Drums Play keeps you focused on what matters most—having fun and improving every day. ・Easy Drum Kit Control  - Quickly select drum kits  - Rename drum kits and set unique colors for easy identification  - Create a group of favorite kits for fast access ・Intuitive Metronome and Recording Operation  - Turn the metronome on/off, customize the click sound, and use tap tempo to easily set the speed  - Record your drumming to capture performances and check your progress ・Connect Instantly  - Wireless setup is simple. Just follow the step-by-step instructions in the app to pair your device with the module. V-Drums Play is compatible with the V31, V51 and V71 V-Drums sound modules, as well as all V-Drums kits that include them.

Screenshots

DTX Touch4 screens
V4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DTX Touch at 100% against V's 0%. DTX Touch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). V's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DTX Touch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DTX Touch's written reviews are positive against 0% of V's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DTX Touch ships an update every 12 months, V every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DTX Touch versus V: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDTX TouchV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB22 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationRoland Corporation

Customer experience

DTX Touch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

V

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

DTX Touch

No in-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DTX Touch free?
DTX Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DTX Touch or V?
DTX Touch is rated higher. DTX Touch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while V averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do DTX Touch or V have ads?
V shows ads; DTX Touch does not.
Which is updated more often, DTX Touch or V?
DTX Touch ships an update every 12 months, and V every 2 months. Most recently, DTX Touch was updated on October 13, 2026 and V on October 5, 2026.

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