Comparison

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite vs Beat Station

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

Head to head
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

About

Beat Station

This app provides a versatile drum machine for musicians, offering realistic drum sets and extensive loop libraries. It allows for real-time control of song sections and hands-free operation via a Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard, enhancing practice, production, and live performance.

Highlights
  • Realistic drum sets
  • Extensive drum loop library
  • Multiple control modes (Loop, Pedal, Song)
  • Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard support
  • Inter-App Audio and background audio
  • Export songs as audio files
  • MIDI implementation and DAW integration
Features
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The Beat Station is a rhythm machine for practicing guitar, bass, keyboard, or any type of instrument, and also brings to production and live performance the ease of not requiring live drums and a drummer. You can control verse, chorus, transition, fill, intro, and outro sections using different modes of operation. Connect Bluetooth MIDI Pedalboard lets you control all sections hands-free. When you hear the rhythm patterns and start to control them live, it is truly like a versatile drummer playing along with you. LOOP MODE Easily play rhythm patterns with loop pads. Each rhythm style includes 12 rhythm patterns: intro, verse, chorus, six fills, two transitions, and outro. You can switch rhythm patterns in real-time as needed during your performance. PEDAL MODE You can use the Pedal mode to play rhythm patterns with four footswitches. By using a Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard, you can perform operational tasks without having to take your hands off of your instrument. SONG MODE You can connect rhythm patterns to create a complete drum track that's appropriate for your own song, and play it automatically. Features • 6 ultra-realistic drum sets • Over 1700 drum loops, 136 rhythm styles in 15 genres • Easily play rhythm patterns with three modes • Inter-App Audio support • Audio background mode • Export your songs as audio files • Full MIDI implementation • MIDI Controller support • MIDI Learn • Send MIDI to DAW or other apps • Ableton Link integration • Keep your projects up to date across all devices using iCloud -------- Beat Station Pro Subscription - Get All Genres of Rhythm (Over 1700 Drum Loops) - Unlimited Projects - Export Audio - MIDI Output • $2.99(USD)/Month  • $22.99(USD)/Year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. PRIVACY POLICY: https://sonarmusic.app/beatstation/privacy/ TERMS OF USE: https://sonarmusic.app/beatstation/terms/

Screenshots

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite3 screens
Beat Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beat Station at 64% against EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite's 18%. Beat Station also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Beat Station sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beat Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 496 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite's written reviews are positive against 64% of Beat Station's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite ships an update every 7 months, Beat Station every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite versus Beat Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEGDR909 Drum Machine LiteBeat Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (121 ratings)4.5 (496 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews63.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121496 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB209 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliott GarageSonar Multimedia

Customer experience

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

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

Beat Station

All ratings496 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral13.9%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Beat Station

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Subscription issues (unable to restore purchases)
  • App freezing or closing unexpectedly
  • Blank tutorial screens
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between beats

Requested features

5 requests
  • More beat variety (Latin, jazz, waltz, etc.)
  • Ability to import custom drum samples
  • Tempo and style changes within a song
  • Midi export option
  • Better tutorial and customer support

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

One-time1
  • EGDR909 FULL$3.99
3 purchases

Beat Station

Subscriptions2
  • Beat Station Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Beat Station Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Beat Station Pro (Lifetime)$59.99

Questions

Is EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite free?
EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beat Station free?
Beat Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite or Beat Station?
Beat Station is rated higher. EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Beat Station averages 4.5 from 496 ratings.
Do EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite or Beat Station have ads?
Neither EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite nor Beat Station shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite or Beat Station?
EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite ships an update every 7 months, and Beat Station every 5 weeks. Most recently, EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite was updated on September 21, 2026 and Beat Station on September 21, 2026.

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