Comparison

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite vs CR

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

CR

This app transforms your device into a pocket beat-making companion, inspired by the simplicity and raw heritage of eighties analog drum machines. It offers a pure interface with high-quality samples, combinable patterns, and various arranger variations for creating rhythms.

Highlights
  • 12 Original high quality double-samples
  • 24 Combinable preset patterns
  • 8 Preset fill-ins
  • 7 Arranger variations
  • Shuffle mode (3/4 signature)
  • Background audio playback
  • Audiobus V3 and InterApp audio support
Features
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Holding the simplicity of eighties instruments and carrying their raw heritage to you, it turns your device into a pocket beat making companion. I believe that designing a pure interface, simply displaying your machine without any distraction, was the best way to reflect the spirit of the period it was born. Main characteristics : - 12 Original high quality double-samples - 24 Combinable preset patterns - 8 Preset fill-ins - 7 Arranger variations - 2 Rhythm memory registers - Shuffle mode (3/4 signature) - Separated voice section volumes - Adjustable instruments accentuation - Full machine state auto-save - Background audio playback enabled - Audiobus V3 - InterApp audio Bonuses accessible in your device settings : - Alter the way the patterns are played simultaneously - Alternative « Rock » drum kit with integrated effects - Built-in instruments effects : « Stereo pan » and « Jungle tune » - Built-in audio effects : « Equalizer » and « Distortion » - Built-in global effects : « Delay » and « Reverb » - Mute any instrument - Prevent any instrument from being affected by accents - 3 Synchronized register auto-switching modes I hope you will enjoy it as much as I love it ;-)

Screenshots

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite4 screens
CR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CR at 75% against EGDR808 Drum Machine lite's 28%. CR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). EGDR808 Drum Machine lite's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 10). On ads 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

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite is free to download; CR costs $1.99 up front. EGDR808 Drum Machine lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CR holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EGDR808 Drum Machine lite has 1.1K ratings behind it against 10, 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 75% of CR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite ships an update every 3 months, CR every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite versus CR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEGDR808 Drum Machine liteCR
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliott GarageDavid Rochaix

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%

CR

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

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

CR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite

One-time1
  • EGDR808 FULL$5.99
None

CR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EGDR808 Drum Machine lite free?
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CR free?
CR costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EGDR808 Drum Machine lite or CR?
CR is rated higher. EGDR808 Drum Machine lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while CR averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do EGDR808 Drum Machine lite or CR have ads?
Neither EGDR808 Drum Machine lite nor CR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EGDR808 Drum Machine lite or CR?
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite ships an update every 3 months, and CR every 7 months. Most recently, EGDR808 Drum Machine lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and CR on November 2, 2026.

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