V vs Melodix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Melodix
This app allows children to create music using their voice, touch, or gestures. It offers an accessible and fun way for young users to explore their creativity through intuitive digital instruments.
- Create music with voice
- Interactive touch controls
- Gesture-based sound manipulation
- Intuitive digital instruments
- Explore musical creativity
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Where every sound becomes a song. Melodix is an inclusive music app that helps children create and interact with music in fun, accessible ways. Using voice, touch, or simple gestures, anyone can turn sounds into melodies and explore their creativity through intuitive digital instruments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Melodix at 5.0 against V's 1.0. Melodix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). V's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Melodix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | V | Melodix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roland Corporation | Chetan Lalye |
Customer experience
V
Melodix
In-app purchases
V
No in-app purchases
Melodix
No in-app purchases
