# EGDR808 Drum Machine lite vs Drum Machine

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EGDR808 Drum Machine lite | Drum Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egdr808-drum-machine-lite/id683956817/reviews)** | [4.3 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-machine-music-maker/id1435908315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **28.1% of reviews** | 18.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elliott Garage](https://appshunter.io/developer/454709866) | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) |

## What reviewers say

### EGDR808 Drum Machine lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egdr808-drum-machine-lite/id683956817)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EGDR808 FULL | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to edit/customize samples
- Better saving/exporting options
- More comprehensive manual and tutorials
- Improved MIDI support
- Compatibility fixes for newer devices


### Drum Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-machine-music-maker/id1435908315)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $9.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $18.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium Pass | $46.99 | per year |
| Annually premium pass | $79.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium Pass | $94.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription screen blocks access
- Ads block functionality
- Sounds don't save

**Requested features**

- Export tracks
- Tap tempo
- Free version with limited features


## Frequently asked 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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