Comparison

AudioPocket for volca sample vs EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AudioPocket for volca sample

Easily transfer audio samples from your iPhone to a KORG volca sample device. Record, trim, and normalize your own sounds, or import them via iTunes File Sharing or a factory preset library. Supports various common audio file formats.

Highlights
  • Record and edit samples
  • Import samples via iTunes File Sharing
  • Access KORG factory presets
  • Supports multiple audio formats
  • Connect iPhone to volca sample
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Send sample data directly from your iPhone to your volca sample! AudioPocket enables you to program your volca sample memory with audio samples from the following: • The app. Record on-the-spot with the app, where you can preview, trim and normalize your impromptu sample recording. • Your computer. Using iTunes File Sharing, just drag and drop into “AudioPocket documents” • Factory presets. Choose from a library sound-designed by KORG. Compatible audio files: “aif”, “aiff”, “wav”, “mp3”, “caf”, “aac”, “m4a” What is volca sample? The volca sample is a sample sequencer that lets you edit and sequence up to 100 sampled sounds in real-time for commanding live performances. It’s powerful on its own or as an addition to any existing volca setup. The volca sample lets you recapture the excitement of the first generation of samplers where any sound - vocals, spoken words, ambient sound, or glitches – can be used for your creations! See more at: http://www.korg.com/volca_sample/ Notes: ● To use AudioPocket with the volca sample, the operating system for the volca sample must be "System Version 1.20 or later. ● You will need a stereo mini jack cable to connect your iPhone to your volca sample. Follow us on: ● Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/korg.iapps ● Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/korg_iapps

About

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

Emulates a vintage 80s drum machine with a realistic interface. Create your own beats or use presets, and integrate with other music apps. Unlock full functionality through in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Realistic 80s drum machine interface
  • 16-step sequencer with variable length
  • 48 programmable rhythm patterns
  • Drum kit piece parameter control
  • InterApp, Audiobus, Core MIDI, and Ableton Link support
Features
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This is a Lite version of EGDR909 - 909 Drum Machine, but all its functionalities can be unlocked as in-app purchase. ElliottGarage presents EGDR909, a drum machine that emulates the vintage hardware from the 80's with all the facilities of modern software. Its realistic and clear interface recalls the analog machine from the past, for all the vintage fanatics. You can play with the groove presets included or you can create your own beat to play along your favorite song via InterApp, Audiobus, Core MIDI and clock MIDI. You can also share your drum patterns with iTunes filse sharing or Audio Copy. Features: - Interface like the real drum machine from the 80's - 16 steps sequencer, with variable lenght - 48 programmable rythm patterns - Drumkit pieces parameters control (tuning, decay and snappy) Buy the full version of the EGDR909 (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 - Export with iTunes, mail or MAPI Audio Copy - AU3 support Check the videos on http://www.youtube.com/ElliottGarage support: info@elliottgarage.com

Screenshots

AudioPocket for volca sample3 screens
EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite at 4.2 against AudioPocket for volca sample's 2.3. EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 27 months). AudioPocket for volca sample's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AudioPocket for volca sample asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 121 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of AudioPocket for volca sample's written reviews are positive against 18% of EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioPocket for volca sample ships an update every 27 months, EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AudioPocket for volca sample versus EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioPocket for volca sampleEGDR909 Drum Machine Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (59 ratings)4.2 (121 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings59121 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKORG INC.Elliott Garage

Customer experience

AudioPocket for volca sample

All ratings59 ratings
Positive23.7%
Neutral18.6%
Negative57.6%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral19.0%
Negative58.6%

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

All ratings121 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative76.5%

Bugs and requests

AudioPocket for volca sample

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Crashes on startup (iOS 11)
  • App does not record or save audio
  • Cannot work with prerecorded audio
  • Error when uploading samples to Volca Sample 2
  • Audio Pocket does not record audio
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  • Audio Pocket won't let work saved audio samples
  • No USB support for Volca Sample 2
  • No support for new iPhones without headphone socket
  • Audio transfer function does not work on iPad Pro
  • No support for USB file transfer on Sample 2
  • App not updated for Sample 2 (200 spaces)
  • App not updated for Sample 2 (200 slots/presets)
  • Obsolete, no updates
  • Firmware update not current for Sample 2
  • Only provides first 100 slots for Sample 2
  • Error pops up when transferring samples
  • Won't sync to device
  • Essentially non-functional, cannot transfer files
  • Only factory presets transfer
  • App needs upgrade
  • Limited to 100 sample slots
  • Reverted Volca Sample 2 to Sample 1
  • Lost sample slots and factory samples won't download
  • Cannot load anything onto extra sample slots
  • Cannot record with this app
  • Useless for Volca Sample 2
  • Sampler without ability to sample
  • App not updated for new hardware
  • Sample library for Sample V2 not available
  • Support for banks over 99 (to 149) not available
  • Only capable of saving 00-99
  • No way to link iPhone to Volca Sample 2 other than stereo jack
  • Error message when trying to transfer samples
  • App is crap, error messages
  • App is slow
  • Only works on iPhone, useless on iPads
  • Cannot edit sample after saving
  • Error dcod when loading sounds
  • CRC error when loading or erasing samples
  • App says v1.22, Volca is v1.3
  • Err dCod message on sampler
  • Error d whilst trying to transfer samples
  • Samples do not transfer
  • App deletes sample slots
  • No transfers working
  • Doesn't seem to work with iPhone 4s

Requested features

21 requests
  • Update for Volca Sample 2 support (200 slots)
  • USB file transfer support
  • Support for newer iPhones without headphone jack
  • Improve user interface and user experience
  • Add editing features (trimming, cropping)
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  • Allow editing of imported samples
  • Transfer multiple samples at once
  • Support for cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud)
  • Direct computer transfer to Volca Sample
  • Allow editing of in/out points of recorded samples
  • Direct recording into memory slot without computer/iOS
  • Audio Share or 'open in' support
  • Ability to type location number for samples
  • Zoom and marker resolution improvements
  • Zero crossing detection
  • Normalize selected part
  • Slice loops and assign to slots
  • Looping helper for drones/pads
  • Automatic saving to multiple devices (phone/iPad)
  • Edit samples after saving
  • Preview cropped section before saving

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AudioPocket for volca sample

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

One-time1
  • EGDR909 FULL$3.99

Questions

Is AudioPocket for volca sample free?
AudioPocket for volca sample is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite free?
EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AudioPocket for volca sample or EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite?
EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite is rated higher. AudioPocket for volca sample averages 2.3 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite averages 4.2 from 121 ratings.
Do AudioPocket for volca sample or EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite have ads?
Neither AudioPocket for volca sample nor EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioPocket for volca sample or EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite?
AudioPocket for volca sample ships an update every 27 months, and EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite every 7 months. Most recently, AudioPocket for volca sample was updated on September 23, 2026 and EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite on September 21, 2026.

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