Comparison

V vs EarDrum

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 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.

About

EarDrum

This app provides drummers with tools for timing, rhythm training, and song learning. It offers real-time feedback, custom exercises, and progress tracking for both practice and teaching. Supports various drum setups and import options.

Highlights
  • Timing and rudiment exercises
  • Ear training and memory exercises
  • MIDI song import and play-along
  • Real-time visual timing feedback
  • Velocity feedback for dynamics
  • Customizable exercises for educators
  • Progress tracking dashboard
Features
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EarDrum is an all-in-one drum practice app, built by a drummer for drummers. Improve your timing and groove, train active listening and musical memory, and learn the songs you love. Whether you're practicing at home or building lessons for your students, EarDrum gives your practice structure — and real-time feedback on every hit you play. Use it with your electronic drums, MIDI controller, practice pad, or on-screen kit — import MIDI files and Clone Hero charts, create custom exercises, and track progress over time. FOR DRUMMERS - Growing library of timing exercises and rudiments for subdivisions, accents, grooves, independence, and double bass - Collections that play your chosen exercises back-to-back — for building structured, repeatable practice routines - Ear training exercises of increasing complexity — recognize rhythms by ear and play them back from memory - A short Getting Started course for building rhythmic foundations - Tempo-changing sessions that build speed, control, and endurance - Focused practice built from the song sections you're learning, teacher assignments, or drum book exercises - MIDI song import for play-along practice with looping and custom sections - Clone Hero song import — play community drum charts at the difficulty you choose - Metronome with subdivision and time signature selection FOR EDUCATORS - Custom timing and ear training exercises, from simple patterns to multi-bar phrases, tailored to your students - A simple, fast sequencer-style exercise builder - Shareable exercise links your students or followers can import and practice in the app PLAY YOUR WAY - Support for e-drums via USB or Bluetooth MIDI, a practice pad using the built-in mic, or virtual drums on screen - DAW-grid and sheet music views for different ways of reading drum parts - Adjustable tempo, repeat settings, and volume levels TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Real-time visual timing feedback — see whether notes land early, late, or on time - Velocity feedback for dynamics exercises — train the stroke technique behind clean, consistent accents, taps, and ghost notes - Comprehensive session results with rushing/dragging analysis and accuracy/velocity charts - A practice dashboard with history, streaks, total time practiced, and recent sessions EarDrum is more than a metronome or a rhythm game. It's a practice studio for drummers, percussionists, teachers, and anyone serious about rhythm — a place to become a better musician. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://ear-drum.app/privacy/

Screenshots

V4 screens
EarDrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EarDrum at 100% against V's 0%. EarDrum also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). V's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume 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. EarDrum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. V asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 2 months, EarDrum every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
V versus EarDrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVEarDrum
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationOleksiy Khmelyevskyy

Customer experience

V

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

EarDrum

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

EarDrum

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Annual14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EarDrum free?
EarDrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, V or EarDrum?
EarDrum is rated higher. V averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while EarDrum averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do V or EarDrum have ads?
V shows ads; EarDrum does not.
Which is updated more often, V or EarDrum?
V ships an update every 2 months, and EarDrum every 5 days. Most recently, V was updated on September 8, 2026 and EarDrum on September 24, 2026.

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