Comparison

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite vs BeatSeq

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

BeatSeq

Features
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BeatSeq is a 16-step drum sequencer for Apple Watch and iPhone. Build beats on your wrist. Edit on your phone. Export to your DAW. THE RADIAL SEQUENCER Your 16 steps wrap around the watch face. Tap any step to fire it. Turn the crown to set BPM. Swipe between 9 voices — kick, snare, hi-hat, tom, crash, clap, rim, bell, and sampler. PER-STEP CONTROL Hold any step to go deeper. Set ratchet (×2/×3/×4 sub-hit rolls), probability gate (100/75/50/25%), or accent — per step, per voice. 4 BANKS · SONG MODE Each drum gets 4 independent banks — A, B, C, D — each with its own pattern and length. Chain up to 8 banks in Song Mode to build a full arrangement. 7 GROOVE PACKS Jungle, house, garage, Euclidean, and more. Generate a full kit or drop individual voices in. Play it as-is or use it as a starting point. 9-VOICE MIXER Dial in volumes on the iPhone or straight from the watch. EXPORT WAV, stems, or MIDI. One tap, straight to your DAW. SYNC Build on your watch. Sync to iPhone. Export and go. Designed for beatmakers, producers, and anyone who wants to sketch ideas anywhere — then take them further.

Screenshots

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite4 screens
BeatSeq4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EGDR808 Drum Machine lite at Free against BeatSeq's $2.99. BeatSeq's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; BeatSeq costs $2.99 up front. EGDR808 Drum Machine lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BeatSeq asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite ships an update every 3 months, BeatSeq every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite versus BeatSeq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEGDR808 Drum Machine liteBeatSeq
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliott GarageImran Azizuddin

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

BeatSeq

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

BeatSeq

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 BeatSeq free?
BeatSeq costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EGDR808 Drum Machine lite or BeatSeq have ads?
Neither EGDR808 Drum Machine lite nor BeatSeq shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EGDR808 Drum Machine lite or BeatSeq?
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite ships an update every 3 months, and BeatSeq every 9 days. Most recently, EGDR808 Drum Machine lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and BeatSeq on October 26, 2026.

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