Comparison

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite vs Pocket Talkbox

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

Pocket Talkbox

Transform your music with a professional talkbox effect. This app allows you to mimic iconic vocal sounds by shaping the sound with your mouth. Explore multiple tones, customizable scales, and pitch bending for creative musical expression.

Highlights
  • 6 professional tones
  • Customizable scale presets
  • Pitch bend control
  • Vibrato effect
  • Key transposition up to two octaves
  • Mouth-shaped sound effects
Features
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Now you can sound like Daft Punk, Stevie Wonder, Frampton and Zapp! This is the pro version of Pocket Talkbox, featuring 6 tones, customizable scale presets, pitch bend, vibrato, and the ability to change keys up to two octaves higher or lower. ***If you have never used a talkbox before, be sure to watch the tutorial and try the lite version first*** HOW DOES IT WORK?!? Play a tune or a tone, pointing the speaker directly into your mouth. The SHAPE OF YOUR MOUTH creates the effect (not your voice). Start by giving the keyboard a wah-wah effect by mouthing (not speaking) "wah-wah-wah" over the speaker. PRO TIP: Point the SPEAKER (not the MICROPHONE) into your mouth while you play the notes. Move your mouth but do not use your voice! Please make an effort to understand how a talkbox works before saying it doesn't. Every musical instrument takes a certain amount of practice and this is one of them. Have fun! For additional info and full tutorials, please visit http://vbiliti.com/pockettalkbox

Screenshots

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite4 screens
Pocket Talkbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EGDR808 Drum Machine lite at Free against Pocket Talkbox's $0.99. EGDR808 Drum Machine lite also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 5). Pocket Talkbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (43% vs 28%). 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; Pocket Talkbox costs $0.99 up front. EGDR808 Drum Machine lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pocket Talkbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EGDR808 Drum Machine lite has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of EGDR808 Drum Machine lite's written reviews are positive against 43% of Pocket Talkbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite ships an update every 3 months, Pocket Talkbox every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite versus Pocket Talkbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEGDR808 Drum Machine litePocket Talkbox
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews42.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliott GarageVito Biliti

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%

Pocket Talkbox

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative50.8%

User reviews

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Pocket Talkbox

From 5 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable to use
  • 💡 Unique concept and functionality
  • 💰 Good value for the price
  • 🎶 Great for covering songs
  • ✨ Makes users sound cool

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Does not work for many users
  • 🎧 Sound only works with headphones
  • 🔊 No sound output from speakers
  • 📉 Poor design and explanation
  • 💸 Waste of money for some

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

Pocket Talkbox

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App does not make any noise
  • Sound does not play
  • Headphone glitch
  • Crashing on iPhone X
  • App force closes on iPhone 6
Show 8 more
  • App does not open
  • Crashes right away
  • Sound only works with headphones plugged in
  • Click on note-on
  • 音が出なくなった (Sound stopped coming out)
  • App closes upon opening on iPhone 5s/iOS 8.1.1
  • Keeps crashing on 5c
  • Does not work on iPhone X

Requested features

11 requests
  • Change the design to a wheel for easier note selection
  • Add a loop function for practicing tunes
  • Allow focusing on playing a tune and then looping it
  • Design the app to accommodate not looking at the screen
  • More notes available
Show 6 more
  • Ability to change octaves with a button tap
  • Individual note pitch control
  • Major and minor key options
  • Octave shifts
  • Bluetooth connectivity to external speakers
  • Inclusion of E-guitar sounds

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite

One-time1
  • EGDR808 FULL$5.99
None

Pocket Talkbox

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 Pocket Talkbox free?
Pocket Talkbox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EGDR808 Drum Machine lite or Pocket Talkbox?
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite is rated higher. EGDR808 Drum Machine lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Pocket Talkbox averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do EGDR808 Drum Machine lite or Pocket Talkbox have ads?
Neither EGDR808 Drum Machine lite nor Pocket Talkbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EGDR808 Drum Machine lite or Pocket Talkbox?
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite ships an update every 3 months, and Pocket Talkbox every 13 months. Most recently, EGDR808 Drum Machine lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pocket Talkbox on October 22, 2026.

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