Comparison

Ephemeral vs X808

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

Head to head
About

Ephemeral

Explore a collection of digital musical instruments playable in augmented reality. Unleash your creativity anytime and anywhere with immersive sound experiences.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality instruments
  • Digital music creation
  • Playable anywhere
  • Creative sound experiences
Features
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Ephemeral is a playful music maker for iPhone and iPad. Tap out a beat, record your own samples, build a melody, and turn a small idea into a song!

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

Screenshots

Ephemeral4 screens
X8084 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ephemeral at none against X808's 1. Ephemeral also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). X808's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. X808 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ephemeral asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ephemeral ships an update every 5 days, X808 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ephemeral versus X808: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEphemeralX808
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperphelgoiDance

In-app purchases

None

Ephemeral

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

X808

One-time1
  • X808 Full Version$6.99

Questions

Is Ephemeral free?
Ephemeral is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is X808 free?
X808 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ephemeral or X808 have ads?
Neither Ephemeral nor X808 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ephemeral or X808?
Ephemeral ships an update every 5 days, and X808 every 5 months. Most recently, Ephemeral was updated on November 6, 2026 and X808 on November 3, 2026.

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