Comparison

Loopseque Lite vs EGDR808 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

Loopseque Lite

Create music easily with this intuitive app that makes beat-making feel like a game. It offers modes for beginners and professionals to improvise, arrange compositions, and learn different musical styles.

Highlights
  • Easy pattern creation
  • Fast pattern switching
  • Team play modes
  • Learn music styles
  • 32-step circle sequencer
  • 4 channels with 9 patterns
Features
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Loopseque is an incredibly simple app for creating music. With Loopseque making music is like playing a game. Create beats, switch fast between patterns and arrange compositions. You can access your music instantly and everywhere. CONCEPT: * Designed for fun and improvisation * Attractive for both beginners and professionals * Suitable for all ages FEATURES: * "Big Wheel" mode for easy pattern creation * "Wheel Matrix" mode for fast switch between patterns * "Tap" and "Sync" for team play * “Master-Class”. Learn to make music in different styles. LOOPING PLACES: * At Home: on your own, together with a friend or even with the whole family. * At a Party: it’s fun in any setting. Amuse your friends, make music together. * On a Trip: on board of a plane, in a car, or on a train. TECHNICAL INFO: * 32-step circle sequencer * 4 channels with 9 patterns per channel ABOUT: Loopseque is created by Casual Underground international community which comprises of musicians, developers, designers, artists, journalists and producers. Casual Underground lab specializes on research & development in interactive performance area, combining entertaining conceptions with high requirements to usability, advanced technical solutions and wide social integration.

About

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite

Emulate a classic 80s drum machine with realistic interface and sound. Create your own rhythms using the 16-step sequencer and programmable patterns. Offers control over drum kit parameters for a vintage feel.

Highlights
  • Realistic 80s drum machine interface
  • 16-step sequencer
  • Programmable rhythm and fill patterns
  • Drum kit parameter control
  • AU3 Audio Unit support
Features
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EGDR808 v3.0 is here with full AU3 Audio Unit support! ElliottGarage presents EGDR808, a drum machine that emulates the vintage hardware from the 80's. Its realistic and clear interface recalls the analog machine from the past, for all the vintage fanatics. You can play with the rythm presets included or you can create your own pattern. "Love That Classic '808 Drum Machine? EMULATE the '808 w/ EGDR808" - iOSsociety "...attention to detail in recreating the vintage look is uncanny, and faithfully emulated. More importantly the sound is spot on. Elliott Garage really put some love into this going for the same functionalities and feel of the old machine. It's love you can hear, and music lovers as well as vintage enthusiasts should agree this is one of the best 808s on iOS. " - SmiteMatter.com Features: - Interface like the real drum machine from the 80's - 16 steps sequencer - 12 programmable rythm patterns and 4 fills patterns - Auto fill in every 2, 4, 8, 12 or 16 pattern - Drumkit pieces parameters control (tuning, decay and snappy) Buy the full version of the EGDR08 (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 support - Export with iTunes, mail or MAPI Audio Copy - AU3 support Check the videos on http://www.youtube.com/ElliottGarage support: info@elliottgarage.com

Screenshots

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loopseque Lite at 83% against EGDR808 Drum Machine lite's 28%. Loopseque Lite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). EGDR808 Drum Machine lite's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). On price and ads 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. EGDR808 Drum Machine lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Loopseque Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loopseque Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EGDR808 Drum Machine lite has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Loopseque Lite's written reviews are positive against 28% of EGDR808 Drum Machine lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopseque Lite ships an update every 26 months, EGDR808 Drum Machine lite every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Loopseque Lite versus EGDR808 Drum Machine lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopseque LiteEGDR808 Drum Machine lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better28.1% of reviews
Number of ratings21.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCasual UndergroundElliott Garage

Customer experience

Loopseque Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.5%

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite

All ratings1,133 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative64.9%

Bugs and requests

Loopseque Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Restore purchase not working
  • Crashes on certain actions
  • Tempo/timing issues
  • UI/UX bugs (buttons not responding, layout issues)
  • Incompatibility with some devices/OSes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit/customize samples
  • Better saving/exporting options
  • More comprehensive manual and tutorials
  • Improved MIDI support
  • Compatibility fixes for newer devices

In-app purchases

None

Loopseque Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite

One-time1
  • EGDR808 FULL$5.99

Questions

Is Loopseque Lite free?
Loopseque Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EGDR808 Drum Machine lite free?
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loopseque Lite or EGDR808 Drum Machine lite?
Loopseque Lite is rated higher. Loopseque Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while EGDR808 Drum Machine lite averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Loopseque Lite or EGDR808 Drum Machine lite have ads?
Neither Loopseque Lite nor EGDR808 Drum Machine lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopseque Lite or EGDR808 Drum Machine lite?
Loopseque Lite ships an update every 26 months, and EGDR808 Drum Machine lite every 3 months. Most recently, Loopseque Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and EGDR808 Drum Machine lite on November 1, 2026.

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