Best Planbead alternatives: apps like Planbead

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Planbead is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Planbead

Loomerly: Loom, peyote & brick by Subtlabs

Seed bead pattern maker

Editor's Choice

4.8😊(815 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Easily create custom seed bead patterns for loom, peyote, and brick stitches. Convert photos or draw your own designs, and export them as printable PDFs with word charts. Perfect for both beginners and experienced beaders.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use and intuitive
🚀 Powerful design capabilities
💡 Helpful features like custom palettes and shopping lists
👍 Excellent for beginners and advanced users
🚀 Generates professional-looking patterns
👍 Versatile for various beading techniques
👍 Great value for the price

Room to Improve

🐛 Issues with color accuracy and representation
🐛 Word chart generator not always accurate
🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss
🐛 Limited bead size options (missing 10/0)
🐛 Difficulty editing or removing overlaid images
🐛 Lack of advanced features like layering or mirroring

Beadalog by Deborah Glidden

Track Stash, Organize Projects

Strong Contender

4.6(10 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app helps beaders organize their bead stash, track projects, and manage shopping lists. It allows users to journal their creative process and remember where they left off in each project, ensuring they don't buy duplicates or forget needed supplies.

Perlypop: Perler beads by Subtlabs

Fuse bead pattern maker

Worth Considering

Beadwork, wirework & lampwork

4.7😊(453 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Easily create custom fuse bead patterns from photos or by drawing. Supports various bead brands and sizes, with tools to help you visualize and track your progress. Export designs as printable PDFs.

What We Love

🚀 Best app for perler/fuse bead designs
👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
🎨 Excellent customization options
💡 Helpful features like color swapping and bead count
🎨 Supports multiple bead brands (Perler, Artkal, Hama)
🤖 Responsive and helpful developer support

Room to Improve

💰 Paid features behind paywall
🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
🔍 Limited support for smaller projects
🎨 Struggles with converting some images accurately

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