Comparison

Baby Scratch vs EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

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

Head to head
About

Baby Scratch

This application allows users to perform DJ scratching on their iPhone using a built-in sampler. You can record and share your scratch sessions, utilize classic DJ samples, and experiment with various DJ tools.

Highlights
  • Built-in sampler
  • Record and share sessions
  • Flare Scratch engine
  • Battle record with samples
  • Beat loops
  • Level fader
  • Transformer button
Features
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Be part of the scratch revolution! Introducing Baby Scratch: the first and best iPhone DJ Turntable with a built in sampler! Scratch your own voice! Annoy your friends! Features: • sampler (if you hear something, scratch something!) • session recordings that you can share • the Flare Scratch engine • battle record with classic DJ samples • 3 built-in beat loops • level fader • transformer button

About

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

Emulates a vintage 80s drum machine with a realistic interface. Create your own beats or use presets, and integrate with other music apps. Unlock full functionality through in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Realistic 80s drum machine interface
  • 16-step sequencer with variable length
  • 48 programmable rhythm patterns
  • Drum kit piece parameter control
  • InterApp, Audiobus, Core MIDI, and Ableton Link support
Features
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This is a Lite version of EGDR909 - 909 Drum Machine, but all its functionalities can be unlocked as in-app purchase. ElliottGarage presents EGDR909, a drum machine that emulates the vintage hardware from the 80's with all the facilities of modern software. Its realistic and clear interface recalls the analog machine from the past, for all the vintage fanatics. You can play with the groove presets included or you can create your own beat to play along your favorite song via InterApp, Audiobus, Core MIDI and clock MIDI. You can also share your drum patterns with iTunes filse sharing or Audio Copy. Features: - Interface like the real drum machine from the 80's - 16 steps sequencer, with variable lenght - 48 programmable rythm patterns - Drumkit pieces parameters control (tuning, decay and snappy) Buy the full version of the EGDR909 (in-app purchase) to unlock all the advanced functionalities: - Save the pattern you've created and play your songs - Manual Play, Pattern Write and Pattern Clear mode - Song Mode page (swipe to left to open) - Swing and tap tempo - Interapp Instrument - Core MIDI (network session, external controllers, MIDI inter app) - Audiobus - Ableton Link - Export with iTunes, mail or MAPI Audio Copy - AU3 support Check the videos on http://www.youtube.com/ElliottGarage support: info@elliottgarage.com

Screenshots

Baby Scratch2 screens
EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite3 screens

Verdict

The call

Baby Scratch and EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Baby Scratch's written reviews are positive against 18% of EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Baby Scratch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Baby Scratch against 4.2 for EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 121 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Baby Scratch's written reviews are positive against 18% of EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baby Scratch ships an update every 3 months, EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Baby Scratch versus EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaby ScratchEGDR909 Drum Machine Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (55 ratings) — better4.2 (121 ratings)
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings55121 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsyncElliott Garage

Customer experience

Baby Scratch

All ratings55 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews321 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative18.1%

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

All ratings121 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative76.5%

Bugs and requests

Baby Scratch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 10 and newer
  • Freezes on launch on iPhone 6s and newer
  • Requires headphones to function on some devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to use own music library
  • Pitch control and speed adjustment
  • Crossfader functionality
  • Expanded sound sample library
  • Save/export recorded scratches
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  • iPad/larger screen support

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Baby Scratch

One-time10
  • 808/Electro Crate$0.99
  • Dusty Crate$0.99
  • 8 Bit Crate$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Head Nodders Crate$0.99
  • Buba Breaks$0.99
  • Tweaky Breaks$0.99
  • Cartridge Breaks$0.99
  • Rap and Trap Crate$0.99
  • Battle Records #1$1.99
  • Export recordings and ringtones$1.99
1 purchases

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

One-time1
  • EGDR909 FULL$3.99

Questions

Is Baby Scratch free?
Baby Scratch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite free?
EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Baby Scratch or EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite?
Baby Scratch is rated higher. Baby Scratch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite averages 4.2 from 121 ratings.
Do Baby Scratch or EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite have ads?
Neither Baby Scratch nor EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baby Scratch or EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite?
Baby Scratch ships an update every 3 months, and EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite every 7 months. Most recently, Baby Scratch was updated on September 23, 2026 and EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite on September 21, 2026.

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