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.
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.
- Realistic 80s drum machine interface
- 16-step sequencer
- Programmable rhythm and fill patterns
- Drum kit parameter control
- AU3 Audio Unit support
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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
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.
- High quality drum kits
- 8 tracks mixer
- Steps sequencer
- Drum pads
- MIDI controllers compatibility
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | EGDR808 Drum Machine lite | Drum Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.3 (6.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews — better | 18.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 6.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elliott Garage | MWM |
Customer experience
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite
Drum Machine
User reviews
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite
- EGDR808 FULL$5.99
Drum Machine
- 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
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