Best 808 Drum Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated September 2026

Looking for free 808 drum apps? 17 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download β€” no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top 808 Drum Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1EGDR808 Drum Machine liteEGDR808 Drum Machine liteFree4.5β˜… (1.1K)NoYesSep 2026
2EasyBeats Drum Machine MPCEasyBeats Drum Machine MPCFree4.7β˜… (1.2K)NoYesSep 2026
3EGDR909 Drum Machine LiteEGDR909 Drum Machine LiteFree4.2β˜… (121)NoYesSep 2026
4EGDR808 Drum Machine HDEGDR808 Drum Machine HD$5.994.6β˜… (174)NoNoSep 2026
5LE04 | AR-909 Drum MachineLE04 | AR-909 Drum Machine$2.99 was $9.994.8β˜… (1.5K)NoNoSep 2026
6Beat Maker - SamplerBeat Maker - SamplerFree4.5β˜… (1.8K)YesYesSep 2026
7Drum Pad Machine - Beat MakerDrum Pad Machine - Beat MakerFree4.6β˜… (674K)YesYesSep 2026
8DP8DP8Free4.4β˜… (78)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for 808 Drum

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite#1

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite by Elliott Garage

Vintage Drum Machine emulation
Editor's Choice
🎡 Music
4.5😞(1.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Easy to use
  • πŸŽ‰ Faithful 808 emulation
  • πŸ’‘ Convenient for practicing/songwriting
  • πŸ‘ Intuitive interface

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Restore purchase not working
  • πŸ› Crashes and bugs
  • πŸ”‹ Battery draining issues
  • 🀯 Confusing/missing features
  • πŸ’° Overpriced for the functionality
  • 🀬 Aggressive upselling/in-app purchases
4.7😊(1.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create music with this intuitive drum machine app. Import your own sounds or use the included kits to build beats with a powerful pattern editor. Export your creations in high quality.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • 🎨 Wide variety of sounds
  • πŸ”Š High-quality audio
  • πŸ’‘ Helpful tutorial
  • πŸš€ Responsive interface

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Crashes and freezes
  • πŸ”’ Locked features behind paywall
  • πŸ”‹ Drains battery quickly
  • πŸ“Ί Poor visual design
  • πŸ”Š Limited sound selection

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FAQ about 808 Drum

What are the best 808 drum apps for iPhone?
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite tops our 808 drum apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 1.1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 17 of the top 808 drum apps we rank are free to download, including EGDR808 Drum Machine lite and EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC.
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ 808 drum apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app emulates a classic 80s hardware drum machine, offering a realistic interface and sound. It allows users to create their own rhythms using a 16-step sequencer and programmable patterns, with control over individual drum kit parameters.
Key features include a realistic interface reminiscent of vintage 80s drum machines, a 16-step sequencer, 12 programmable rhythm patterns and 4 fill patterns, and control over drum kit parameters like tuning and decay. It also supports AU3 Audio Unit integration.