EGDR808 Drum Machine lite vs JBRACK
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
JBRACK
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JBRACK streams music videos, short films, and full albums — curated independent work with a cinematic edge. Browse the catalog, save to My List, and play anywhere with adaptive HLS streaming. • Music videos & short films in crisp HD • Full albums with continuous, gapless-style track queues • My List syncs across the app • Dark, immersive interface
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: JBRACK at daily against EGDR808 Drum Machine lite's every 3 months. EGDR808 Drum Machine lite's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 JBRACK sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite ships an update every 3 months, JBRACK daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EGDR808 Drum Machine lite | JBRACK |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Elliott Garage | QUINN SPENCER |
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
JBRACK
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite
- EGDR808 FULL$5.99
JBRACK
- Hold Me Back$1.29
- No Place Like Home$4.99
- Nerdz Were Here$9.99
Questions
Is EGDR808 Drum Machine lite free?
Is JBRACK free?
Do EGDR808 Drum Machine lite or JBRACK have ads?
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