Comparison

X808 vs Kit Manager

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

Head to head
About

X808

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X808 is designed for the iDance RM-808 iPad controller. Connect your RM-808 in Bluetooth to your iPad There is no cable, Totally Wireless from X808 and RM-808 RM-808 is a Rhythm machine controller, with Mixer, Looper, Recorder, with 13 potentiometers and 63 buttons, which are all working with X808 in real time, without latency. Its realistic and clear interface recalls the analog machine from the past, for all the vintage fanatics. You can play with the rhythm presets included or you can create your own patterns, songs, and create instant fly’s sessions which can be recalled at any time. The RM-808 controls 4 Music modules: - 16 steps sequencer with 11 instruments - Bass synthesizer and sequencer - Versatile Mixer with all the controls you need to shape your sound - Double DSP processor, as a Twin KAOSS, effects on the Bass Line, and effect on the drums. The X808 app embeds all the famous and resampled sound of the TR808, but also more than 10 of the most famous rhythm machine. We added as well 4x LOOPER access to boost your live performances. Features: - Interface like the real drum machine from the 80's - 16 steps sequencer with 11 instruments - Save the pattern you've created and play your songs - 3 DRUMS KIT; TR808, TR808 Perc, TR606 (more available on in-app) - 1 BASS line with BASS SYTH mode (more available on in-app) - 24 Patterns per Session – infinity Session available - Song Mode with Easy Drag and Drop Patterns at the position you want - Session mode for Patterns and Songs memory - Copy Write and Delete mode for Session - Copy Pattern mode - A versatile Mixer with all the controls you need to shape your sound - Mixer Page with Drumkit pieces parameters control (tuning, decay, tone level and mute) - Tap tempo and SWING mode - A double DSP processor, as a Twin KAOSS, effects on the Bass Line, and effect on the drums. - 3 effects available (more on in-app) for the DRUMS and for the BASS: Disco, Delay, Reverb (more available on in-app) - Dry/Wet for both Effects Processor. Check the videos on http: https://youtu.be/U64P9JLxyjw Support: info@idanceintl.com

About

Kit Manager

Streamline Roland SPD-SX management with this app. Edit kits, waves, and chains, and adjust system settings directly from your device. Backup and restore your entire setup with ease.

Highlights
  • Create and edit kits
  • Manage wave library
  • Build kit chains
  • Adjust system settings
  • Backup and restore SPD-SX
  • Demo mode for exploration
Features
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Kit Manager gives you full control of your Roland SPD-SX from your Mac or iPhone. Build kits, edit waves, wire up pads, put together setlists, and back up the whole device. Connect the pad via USB and everything on it is right in front of you: kits, waves, chains, system settings. No menu-diving required. Kits and pads Create new kits or edit existing ones. Rename them, set tempo and output level, reorder slots, copy and paste to build variations. For each of the 25 pads you get the full parameter set: wave assignment, level, pan, play mode, MIDI output, pad linking. Everything the device supports, laid out so you can actually find it. Wave library Browse every wave on your SPD-SX, rename them to something you'll actually remember, and delete the ones taking up space. Export waves directly off the device when you need them elsewhere. Kit chains Build all 8 kit chains with up to 20 steps each. You see kit names instead of slot numbers, so building a setlist actually makes sense. Drag to reorder, add and remove steps, enable and activate chains on the fly. Backup and restore Back up your entire SPD-SX to a folder on your Mac or iPhone. Restore from any backup when you need to roll back or move your setup to another device. You can also open and edit a backup directly, so you can configure kits, chains, and system settings without the device in front of you, then restore when you are ready. System settings The SPD-SX has a lot of global settings buried across its menu system. Kit Manager puts them all on one screen: display, MIDI, audio output, foot switches, pad sensitivity, V-Link, metronome, master FX. Change what you need and move on. Demo mode Not near your SPD-SX? The app ships with sample data so you can explore everything before you plug in.

Screenshots

X8084 screens
Kit Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: X808 at Free against Kit Manager's $4.99. X808 also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). Kit Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

X808 is free to download; Kit Manager costs $4.99 up front. X808 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kit Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X808 ships an update every 5 months, Kit Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
X808 versus Kit Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX808Kit Manager
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiDanceEric Silverman

In-app purchases

1 purchases

X808

One-time1
  • X808 Full Version$6.99
None

Kit Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X808 free?
X808 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kit Manager free?
Kit Manager costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do X808 or Kit Manager have ads?
Neither X808 nor Kit Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X808 or Kit Manager?
X808 ships an update every 5 months, and Kit Manager fortnightly. Most recently, X808 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Kit Manager on October 9, 2026.

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