Comparison

EGLM1 vs OB

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

Head to head
About

EGLM1

This app emulates vintage hardware drum machines from the 1980s, offering a realistic interface for creating and saving custom beats. It supports various integration methods for playing along with other music apps and sharing your creations.

Highlights
  • Realistic 80s drum machine interface
  • 16 programmable rhythm patterns
  • Save and play custom beats
  • Parameter automation
  • Song mode with loop option
  • Core MIDI and Audiobus support
  • Export performances
Features
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ElliottGarage presents EGLM1, a drum machine that emulates the vintage hardware heard in the music of the 80's popstars. 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 quickly programmable rythm patterns with variable length - Save the pattern you've created and play your songs - Atuomation of all Drumkit pieces parameters (pan, volume and mix) - Song Mode page (swipe to left to open it) with loop option - Swing and tap tempo - Core MIDI & clock MIDI (network session, external controller, inter app midi) - Audiobus - Interapp Instrument - Rercord and export your performance with iTunes, eMail or Audio Copy - Audio Unit AU3 support Check the videos on http://www.youtube.com/ElliottGarage support: info@elliottgarage.com

About

OB

This app emulates the classic Oberheim OB-X synthesizer, offering its rich sound and behavior with added enhancements. It focuses on sonic quality and includes micro random detuning for authentic analog warmth. External effects are recommended to further shape its versatile soundscapes.

Highlights
  • Oberheim OB-X emulation
  • Recreates original sound and behavior
  • Added enhancements to original design
  • Micro random detuning
  • Rich and good sound quality
Features
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OB-Xd is based on the Oberheim OB-X. It attempts to recreate its sound and behavior, but as the original was very limited in some important ways, a number of things were added or altered to the original design. OB-Xd was designed to sound as good and as rich as the original. It implements micro random detuning. Also, like many synths of the OB-X's generation, the OB-Xd has no internal effects so its sounds and textures can be greatly enhanced by the use of additional processing like chorus, reverb, delay, etc.

Screenshots

EGLM14 screens
OB1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EGLM1 at $3.99 against OB's $14.99. EGLM1 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). OB's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 44%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence 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

EGLM1 costs $3.99 and OB $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for EGLM1 against 4.3 for OB. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 64 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of EGLM1's written reviews are positive against 57% of OB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EGLM1 versus OB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEGLM1OB
Price$3.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.3 (56 ratings)4.3 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews57.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5664 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliott GarageDiscoDSP LLC

Customer experience

EGLM1

All ratings56 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral28.0%
Negative28.0%

OB

All ratings65 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive57.0%
Neutral12.8%
Negative30.2%

Bugs and requests

EGLM1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OB

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Crashes in Audiobus
  • Cannot use in MIDI section of Audiobus
  • Preset browser issues (scrolling, cut off banks)
  • Automation bug with cutoff freq
  • UI issues on iPad Pro (buttons misaligned, text cut off)
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  • App suspends on iOS 14
  • No virtual keyboard in standalone app
  • AUv3 crashes when adding second instance
  • UI messed up in AU
  • Knobs don't line up with display
  • Wonky controls
  • Programmer page without menu, cannot save/open patches
  • LFOing filter cutoff jerky

Requested features

19 requests
  • Add last/high priority for mono patches
  • Increase polyphony to 8 voices
  • MIDI Learn functionality
  • Preset browser improvements (categories, scrolling)
  • Adjustable keyboard size
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  • GUI scaling/layout redesign for iPhone
  • Skins for GUI
  • MIDI keyboard in standalone mode
  • Effects
  • Preset manager
  • Zoom functionality for AUv3 on iPhone
  • Fix knob turning bugs
  • Add patch select in DAW apps
  • GUI color scheme options
  • Manual in settings
  • Import presets
  • Layering sounds (like original OBXa)
  • White pinstripes on blue background (cosmetic)
  • Mod wheel customization

In-app purchases

None

EGLM1

No in-app purchases

None

OB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EGLM1 free?
EGLM1 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OB free?
OB costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EGLM1 or OB?
OB is rated higher. EGLM1 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while OB averages 4.3 from 64 ratings.
Do EGLM1 or OB have ads?
Neither EGLM1 nor OB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EGLM1 or OB?
EGLM1 ships an update every 2 months, and OB every 2 months. Most recently, EGLM1 was updated on October 24, 2026 and OB on October 25, 2026.

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