Comparison

V vs Stringino

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

Stringino

Features
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Stringino is a gentle practice companion for pitch and rhythm on the violin. Play from the score and Stringino listens through the microphone, then shows the result in color right on the sheet music. You see at a glance which notes were right and which were off. SEE YOUR RESULTS IN COLOR • Right notes are green. A little flat is blue, a little sharp is red, and a different note is purple. • The pitch you actually played is shown on the staff, with its note name. • The result screen points out what to fix: pitch, missed notes and timing. • A built-in legend explains every color and mark. LOOP A PASSAGE • Tap a note on the score to start from there; tap another to set a range. • Repeat the range 2, 3, 5 or 10 times, or endlessly. • Spots you keep missing are highlighted, and you can retry just that part. TWO PRACTICE MODES • Free tempo: play at your own pace. • Follow the tempo: play with a metronome and check your timing too. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Every session is saved in your history. • A graph shows how your accuracy changes for each piece. • Recordings are never saved — only the pitch and timing of the notes you played. LISTEN TO A MODEL • Play the score back with a violin or piano sound. KID-FRIENDLY OR GROWN-UP WORDING • Switch the interface wording between simple language for children and standard language for adults. SUPPORTED RANGE • Covers the violin range, from the open G string (G3) upward. Lower notes, such as on the viola C string or the cello, are not detected yet. A SIMPLE TUNER • Choose the reference pitch (A4 = 440–444 Hz). IMPORT, CREATE AND EDIT SCORES • Import MusicXML and MIDI files. • Tap a note to change its pitch, length or marks. Tap the staff to change the time or key signature. • Try it right away with the five built-in songs. SCAN IMPORT (PRO) • Turn paper sheet music into an editable score from a photo, a PDF or the camera. • Reading happens on our server and continues even if you close the app. You are notified when it is done. • Notes we are unsure about get a colored band so you can check them against your page. • Up to 20 pages per month. Your image is deleted from the server as soon as reading finishes. • Please use copyrighted music only within the scope of private use. PRIVACY • Audio is analyzed entirely on your device. It is never recorded or uploaded. • No account needed. No ads and no tracking. ABOUT PRO (AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTION) • Scan import is part of Pro: 600 JPY per month in Japan (prices vary by region), renewing monthly. Everything else is free. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel any time in Settings → your Apple Account → Subscriptions. • Terms of Use: https://stringino.com/en/terms/ • Privacy Policy: https://stringino.com/en/privacy/ • Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: Feedback on your playing is a practice aid. Always check scanned scores against your page.

Screenshots

V4 screens
Stringino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V at none against Stringino's 1. Stringino's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support 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. Stringino sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. V asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 2 months, Stringino every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
V versus Stringino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVStringino
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationMasaki Naito

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stringino

Subscriptions1
  • Stringino Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stringino free?
Stringino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do V or Stringino have ads?
V shows ads; Stringino does not.
Which is updated more often, V or Stringino?
V ships an update every 2 months, and Stringino every 9 days. Most recently, V was updated on November 2, 2026 and Stringino on November 10, 2026.

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