EGDR808 Drum Machine lite vs SoundShelf
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
SoundShelf
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Organize music or guided audio recordings according to your preferences. This app was developed to help you manage meditation, guided sessions, and spoken audio recordings in a clear and structured way. Instead of endlessly scrolling through file names, you can tag, filter, and group your audio files exactly according to your needs. Perfect for meditations and guided audio recordings Audio libraries often grow quickly and are available in many variations—inducements, deepenings, themes, voices, and session lengths. With this app, you can: • Tag sessions by theme, voice, duration, or technique. • Create playlists for daily routines, sleep sessions, or specific goals. • Instantly filter your library using multiple tags. Key features • Flexible audio import Add files via the Files app, share audio files directly in the app, or copy files to the app's folder. • Custom tagging system Create your own tags to organize podcasts, meditations, or other spoken audio files. • Dynamic playlists Create playlists that are automatically updated based on selected tags. • iCloud synchronization Your audio files, tags, and playlists stay synchronized across all your devices. • Privacy first Your audio files remain private in iCloud—no accounts, no streaming, no tracking. The app is ideal for organizing meditations and guided sessions, but also works great for audiobooks, lectures, recordings, and music files.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoundShelf at none against EGDR808 Drum Machine lite's 1. EGDR808 Drum Machine lite's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. EGDR808 Drum Machine lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SoundShelf asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | EGDR808 Drum Machine lite | SoundShelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elliott Garage | Tom Arlt |
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
SoundShelf
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite
- EGDR808 FULL$5.99
SoundShelf
No in-app purchases
Questions
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