Comparison

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite vs Drum Machine

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

Head to head
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

About

Drum Machine

Create impressive music with an intuitive beat maker. Explore various drum kits, utilize a step sequencer, and mix tracks with an 8-track mixer. Compatible with MIDI controllers for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • High quality drum kits
  • 8 tracks mixer
  • Steps sequencer
  • Drum pads
  • MIDI controllers compatibility
Features
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Discover Drum Machine, the best beat maker tool on the App Store! You will make awesome beats in no time with its intuitive interface and easy to master features. Making music is now accessible for anyone: master Drum Machine and start creating your own music. FEATURES - High quality drum kits: Electro, Urban, Vintage, Classic, Techno, Percussion, Vocal... pick your favorite style! (premium version to access all) - 8 tracks mixer to mix the volume and balance the tracks. It also acts as a visual reference of your beat (premium version) - Steps sequencer to quickly edit your music - Drum pads with 8 custom pads - Templates to find inspiration and to learn (premium version to access all) - MIDI controllers compatibility to enhance your experience. Supports Midi over Wifi, Bluetooth and UBS Midi Controller Give it a try and you'll create inspirational musics before you know it! ------------------------ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Subscribe for unlimited access to our all the Premium features, all the drum kits and templates. - Weekly ($7.99) & yearly ($40.99)* - Free trial subscription is automatically renewed unless cancelled 24 hours before the renewal - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: http://musicworldmedia.com/products/drum-machine/tos *Price are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD.

Screenshots

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite4 screens
Drum Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EGDR808 Drum Machine lite at none against Drum Machine's shown. EGDR808 Drum Machine lite also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (28% vs 19%). Drum Machine's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 1.1K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. EGDR808 Drum Machine lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drum Machine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Machine has 6.1K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of EGDR808 Drum Machine lite's written reviews are positive against 19% of Drum Machine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite ships an update every 3 months, Drum Machine every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite versus Drum Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEGDR808 Drum Machine liteDrum Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better4.3 (6.1K ratings)
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews — better18.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K6.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliott GarageMWM

Customer experience

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite

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

Drum Machine

All ratings6,115 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive18.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative77.7%

User reviews

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🎉 Faithful 808 emulation
  • 💡 Convenient for practicing/songwriting
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Restore purchase not working
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Battery draining issues
  • 🤯 Confusing/missing features
  • 💰 Overpriced for the functionality

Drum Machine

From 6.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Cool app
  • 🚀 Great drum machine
  • 🚀 Fun to make music

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires subscription to use
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Crashes and errors
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 💰 Overpriced subscription

Bugs and 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

Drum Machine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription screen blocks access
  • Ads block functionality
  • Sounds don't save

Requested features

3 requests
  • Export tracks
  • Tap tempo
  • Free version with limited features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite

One-time1
  • EGDR808 FULL$5.99
10 purchases

Drum Machine

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Premium Pass7 Days trial$4.497 Days
  • Weekly Premium Pass7 Days trial$7.497 Days
  • Weekly premium pass3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium Pass3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Pass7 Days trial$9.497 Days
  • Monthly Premium Pass7 Days trial$18.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Pass$29.991 Year
  • Annually Premium Pass7 Days trial$46.991 Year
  • Annually premium pass7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Annually Premium Pass7 Days trial$94.991 Year

Questions

Is EGDR808 Drum Machine lite free?
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drum Machine free?
Drum Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EGDR808 Drum Machine lite or Drum Machine?
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite is rated higher. EGDR808 Drum Machine lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Drum Machine averages 4.3 from 6.1K ratings.
Do EGDR808 Drum Machine lite or Drum Machine have ads?
Drum Machine shows ads; EGDR808 Drum Machine lite does not.
Which is updated more often, EGDR808 Drum Machine lite or Drum Machine?
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite ships an update every 3 months, and Drum Machine every 4 weeks. Most recently, EGDR808 Drum Machine lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Drum Machine on November 2, 2026.

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