# Bead Master

> App to create custom melty bead templates from photos. (iPhone/iPad app by Jonatan Yde.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-master/id962007863 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jonatan Yde](https://appshunter.io/developer/586362992)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-master/id962007863/reviews.md

## What is Bead Master?

Bead Master is an app that will allow you to create templates for melty beads. You can select any photo from your photo roll, scale and crop it to match your desire and choose from various sizes, color and border options in order to make the perfect template for your project. Afterwards you may save the template, print it or even place a transparent pegboard directly on top of your device.

Features:
- Dithering (Floyd-Steinberg based)
- Palettes for Hama, Artkal, Nabbi & Perler
- Save color chart with colors used
- Export to pdf with color chart
- Print with color chart 
- Pegboard sizes: 14x14, 28x28 and 56x56

Instructions:
1) Tap main area to choose an image to transform
2) Use pinch genstures to zoom and position your image
3) Tap the "gear"-icon in order to se the various options
4) Press the white button to create your template
5) (optionally) Tap the undo button on the lower left hand side if you are not completely happy with your template
6) Tap and hold the template to save, print or export your template

The app is still primarily aimed towards melty beads, but have several other uses. Internally it has become a lot easier to add new palettes and board sizes, so please let me know if you think the app would benefit from new palettes (LEGO, Post-it, yarn etc) or board sizes (or other features for that matter). Please mail bugs, requests and suggestions etc to info@codeninja.dk.

Credits for bead RGB colors to lordthanda

Happy creativity :)

## Key features

- Photo to template conversion
- Customizable scaling and cropping
- Multiple color palettes (Hama, Artkal, Nabbi, Perler)
- Save, print, and export templates
- Transparent pegboard overlay
- Dithering effect

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-master/id962007863/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Pegboard size

*2021-11-03, version 1.3*

It should be better having custom pegboard size

### 1/5 — Not quite...

*2020-10-30, version 1.3*

This app is the little engine that could, but unfortunately it couldn’t.  I downloaded both the free version and then the paid version.  The free version allowed minimal features so I downloaded the paid version thinking that it would allow you to change the colors and rework the design.  NOT!  Both versions do a horrible job of resizing the image.  Sorry guys, this app needs more TLC.   I’d like to consider myself a bead artist and I use the app to recreate the design using fuse beads but this app doesn’t help my hobby.

### 1/5 — Mala calidad

*2020-06-30, version 1.3*

Calidad pésima

### 5/5 — Smaller grids

*2018-10-11, version 1.1*

I love this app,still waiting on new pallets, please also include, pallets for smaller beads with smaller grids

### 5/5 — OMG!

*2017-07-27, version 1.1*

This app is amazing, is the first app I find helpful for perler beads in the market, please update it and make it a little easy to use... want more people to use it? There are some Youtubers that still record videos about perler beads just tell them to promote this app because is really good, please update it 😊!

## Frequently asked questions about Bead Master

### What is Bead Master used for?

Bead Master allows you to transform your photos into custom templates for crafting projects, primarily melty beads. You can select images, adjust them, and generate patterns for your creations.

### Can I use my own photos with Bead Master?

Yes, you can select any photo from your device's photo roll to create a template. The app provides tools to scale and crop your chosen image to fit your desired template.

### What bead brands does Bead Master support?

Bead Master supports color palettes for popular melty bead brands including Hama, Artkal, Nabbi, and Perler. You can also request support for other palettes like LEGO or yarn.

### How can I save or share my templates?

You can save your created templates directly within the app. Additionally, you have the option to print your templates or export them to PDF format, complete with a color chart.

### Does Bead Master have ads?

No, Bead Master does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application for a seamless creative experience.

### What pegboard sizes are available in Bead Master?

Bead Master offers several pegboard sizes for template creation, including 14x14, 28x28, and 56x56. You can choose the size that best suits your project.

### How often is Bead Master updated?

The latest version of Bead Master is 1.3, last updated on June 25, 2020. While updates may not be frequent, the developer is open to suggestions for new features and palettes.

### What is the age rating for Bead Master?

Bead Master has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in crafting and creative projects.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2020-06-25

This version offers some improvements to the user experience. 
- When loading an image the whole image is shown
- No need to undo after changing the settings. The new settings are now applied to the image instead of template.
- One click on the the undo/reset buttons restore the image to previous un-pixelated state
- Another click restores the image to the starting position
- Fixed a bug where the context menu only showed once

### 1.2 — 2019-12-28

Minor bug fixes due to iOS updates.

### 1.1 — 2015-12-04

New features:
- Updated algorithm for color matching
- Dithering (Floyd-Steinberg based)
- Added palettes for Artkal, Nabbi & Perler
- Color chart with colors used
- Improved reset
- Export to pdf with color chart
- Print with color chart
- Greyscale palette replaced with duo tone
- 48x48 board replaced with 56x56

The app is still primarily aimed towards melty beads, but have several other uses. Internally it has become a lot easier to add new palettes and board sizes, so please let me know if you think the app would benefit from new palettes (LEGO, Post-it, yarn etc) or board sizes (or other features for that matter). Please mail bugs, requests and suggestions etc to info@codeninja.dk.

Credits for bead RGB colors to lordthanda

### 1.0 — 2015-03-05

No release notes.

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