EGDR808 Drum Machine lite vs Rock Drum Machine Lite
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
Rock Drum Machine Lite
Transform your device into a powerful rock drumming tool. Access high-quality drum sounds and a variety of rhythms for instant power drumming. Easily create and customize your own beats.
- High-quality rock drum sounds
- Extensive rhythm library
- Easy rhythm editing
- Pattern mode for component beats
- Groove Edit Mode for subdivisions
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a solid Rock Drummer. Top quality and powerful drum sounds, with lots of rhythms to get power drumming grooves easily in a flash. The best drum machine for Rock... for FREE!!! You can edit or create your own rhythms very easily in two modes: * Edit Mode allows you to edit the whole rhythm quickly. * Patterns Mode allows you to set the patterns for each component (hihat/ride cymbal, snare or kick )easily with a wheel. Combine the best acoustic drum sounds with any rhythm to get top inspiring rocky grooves. * In Groove Edit Mode you can set any subdivision to any beats. Just do a long press on the time until it shows a red border and drag up or down to rest or add notes. EASY and QUICK!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rock Drum Machine Lite at 85% against EGDR808 Drum Machine lite's 28%. Rock Drum Machine Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). EGDR808 Drum Machine lite's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 131). On price, update cadence, 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. Rock Drum Machine Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EGDR808 Drum Machine lite has 1.1K ratings behind it against 131, 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 85% of Rock Drum Machine Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite ships an update every 3 months, Rock Drum Machine Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EGDR808 Drum Machine lite | Rock Drum Machine Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.3 (131 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | 85.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 131 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 241 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elliott Garage | Lumbeat |
Customer experience
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite
Rock Drum Machine Lite
User reviews
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Rock Drum Machine Lite
From 131 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great sound quality
- 🎶 Realistic drum sounds
- 🎮 Fun to jam with
- 💻 Useful for practice and writing
Room to improve
- 🔒 Limited free version
- 🔍 Confusing interface for some
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive full version
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
Rock Drum Machine Lite
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incompatibility with certain audio apps
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
Requested features
4 requests- More free bars/time in lite version
- Ability to save/load custom beats
- Integration with other music apps
- More drum kit/sound options
In-app purchases
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite
- EGDR808 FULL$5.99
Rock Drum Machine Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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