# Beads Buddy: Bead Patterns — Turn photos into bead patterns

> Turn photos into bead patterns (iPhone/iPad app by Pocket factory AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beads-buddy-bead-patterns/id6757596324 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pocket factory AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793104474)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beads-buddy-bead-patterns/id6757596324/reviews.md

## What is Beads Buddy?

Turn any photo into a fuse bead pattern in seconds.

Beads Buddy makes bead art easy. Pick a photo, choose the bead brand you already own, and get a clean, printable pattern ready to bead. No design skills needed.

Features
- Photo to pattern in seconds. Import any image and every color is matched to a fitting bead in your palette.
- Works with the beads you have. Supports Perler, Hama, Artkal and Nabbi, with Midi and Mini sizes.
- Full control. Adjust grid size, color count and contrast until the pattern looks exactly right.
- PDF export. Print a perfectly sized guide and place it under a transparent pegboard.
- Every pegboard shape. Squares, circles, hearts, hexagons and stars.
- Free to use. Unlimited patterns and PDF export at no cost.

How to make a pattern
1. Pick a clear photo.
2. Open it in Beads Buddy.
3. Choose your grid and bead brand.
4. Adjust until it looks right.
5. Export the PDF guide, bead it, and fuse.

Whether you are a beginner or a pro, making a perler, hama or artkal pattern from a photo has never been simpler.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.26 — 2026-09-06

Thanks for making with Beads Buddy! This update fixes a few bugs and improves overall stability so everything runs smoothly. Keep on beading!

### 1.0.25 — 2026-05-28

• Fixed: Dramatic rendering performance improvements for larger bead patterns, resolving potential app freezes.
• Fixed: Enhanced readability of menus, text, and previews in Dark Mode.
• Fixed: Corrected the background color of the background remover screen and updated system bar icons to match the theme.

### 1.0.24 — 2026-05-20

• Feature: New Feedback section to easily share your thoughts and report issues directly to us.
• Fixed: Resolved UI and image picker bugs when using the app on macOS.
• Fixed: Corrected an issue where unsaved background removals could appear on the start screen.
• Fixed: Resolved a crash on the color settings and palette screens when exiting search.

### 1.0.23 — 2026-05-17

• Feature: New Feedback section to easily share your thoughts and report issues directly to us.
• Fixed: Resolved UI and image picker bugs when using the app on macOS.
• Fixed: Corrected an issue where unsaved background removals could appear on the start screen.

### 1.0.22 — 2026-03-20

• Fixed: Show last project when backing out of new-project flow
• Feature: Pixel Sampling Mode - Choose average blend or center pixel for better pattern control
• Fixed: Crash on unreadable images; now shows an error message
• Fixed: Added custom number input on iOS to reliably capture plate dimensions

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All apps by Pocket factory AB: https://appshunter.io/developer/1793104474

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