Comparison

BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth vs Augmatic GRE

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

Head to head
About

BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth

Create rhythms quickly with a synth-based drum machine. Build and perform with 16 pads, each storing its own sound and pattern. Shape beats with a flexible sequencer and design unique drum sounds with a synthesized engine.

Highlights
  • 16 playable pads with individual sound/pattern storage
  • Flexible step sequencer with velocity and timing editing
  • Fully synthesized drum engine with six voices
  • Per-voice mixing with level, pan, mute, and sidechain
  • Built-in pattern generator for quick idea creation
  • Standalone app and AUv3 plugin compatibility
Features
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BreakBud is a synth-based breakbeat pad machine for iPhone and iPad, designed for fast, hands-on rhythm creation. Build and perform with 16 playable pads. - Each pad stores its own full sound, pattern, and groove setup - Switch pads instantly to move between variations - Built for quick, direct beat-making without breaking flow Shape rhythms with a flexible sequencer. - Edit steps, velocity, and timing in a compact step sequencer - Set step count and rate per voice for polyrhythms and shifting loops - Use swing, nudge, and humanize to adjust groove and feel Design drum sounds with a fully synthesized engine. - Six drum voices: kick, snare, closed hat, open hat, rim/clap, and FM hit - No samples to load, import, or manage - Focused per-voice controls keep sound design fast and clear Mix and control the full kit in one place. - Adjust per-voice level, pan, mute, and sidechain settings - Shape the overall sound with built-in bus effects - Keep mixing simple while covering the essentials Generate new patterns quickly and keep moving. - Create fresh breakbeat ideas with the built-in pattern generator - Use simple controls to explore a wide range of rhythmic variation - Regenerate fast to audition new ideas without slowing down Use it standalone or inside your music setup. - Works as a standalone app or AUv3 instrument plugin - AUv3 plugin use requires a compatible host app - Compatible hosts include GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, Loopy Pro, Audiobus, ApeMatrix, and other AUv3-capable apps - Syncs to host tempo and transport in AUv3 mode - Supports MIDI pad input, voice input, pad output, and sequencer output

About

Augmatic GRE

Generate complex and evolving drum patterns using algorithmic and Euclidean engines. This app creates MIDI notes that require a separate sound source to produce audio, offering deep control over rhythm and dynamics.

Highlights
  • Algorithmic and Euclidean rhythm generation
  • Morphable Grids Engine for evolving beats
  • Blend control between pattern types
  • Linear drumming for articulate patterns
  • Velocity bender for expressive dynamics
  • Groove tools for swing and timing
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MAIN FEATURES: - 6 Algorithmic Channels - Bass drum, snare, hi-hat, plus accents which create complementary rhythms, not duplicates. Each channel can generate its own rhythmic voice for rich, layered drum patterns. - Topographic Engine - Morphable, evolving beats based on the Mutable Instruments Eurorack module. Navigate an X/Y map of interconnected drum patterns extracted from actual drum loops with smooth interpolation between patterns. - Euclidean Engine - generate evenly distributed, world‑inspired rhythm patterns using Euclidean algorithms. Configure steps, hits, and start position independently on each channel for precise control. - Blend Control - Crossfade between Grids and Euclidean patterns to introduce variation while preserving the core character of your groove. - Linear Drumming - Control which drums play together or play alone. Eeach sound has room to breathe. Creates clean, articulate patterns. Used in Hip-Hop, IDM, Funk, Fusion. - Velocity Bender - Shape velocity dynamics for a more expressive, dynamic pulse. Create ghost notes, and rhythmic emphasis that bring patterns to life. - Groove Tools - Swing, humanization, clock division, and timing shift. Fine-tune the feel of your patterns from tight and mechanical to loose and human. IMPORTANT: This app does not produce sound on its own. It generates MIDI notes and requires a drum sampler or synthesizer to play them.

Screenshots

BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth4 screens
Augmatic GRE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth at daily against Augmatic GRE's every 2 weeks. BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and price ($6.99 vs $9.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth costs $6.99 and Augmatic GRE $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth against 4.9 for Augmatic GRE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth's written reviews are positive against 83% of Augmatic GRE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth ships an update daily, Augmatic GRE every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth versus Augmatic GRE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreakBud Break Beat Drum SynthAugmatic GRE
Price$6.99 — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem OlcayARTUR ANTONI NOWAK

Customer experience

BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Augmatic GRE

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth

No in-app purchases

None

Augmatic GRE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth free?
BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Augmatic GRE free?
Augmatic GRE costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth or Augmatic GRE?
BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth is rated higher. BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Augmatic GRE averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth or Augmatic GRE have ads?
Neither BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth nor Augmatic GRE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth or Augmatic GRE?
BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth ships an update daily, and Augmatic GRE every 2 weeks. Most recently, BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth was updated on November 5, 2026 and Augmatic GRE on November 5, 2026.

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