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.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth ships an update daily, Augmatic GRE every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth | Augmatic GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.9 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cem Olcay | ARTUR ANTONI NOWAK |
Customer experience
BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth
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In-app purchases
BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth
No in-app purchases
Augmatic GRE
No in-app purchases
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