BANDIMAL vs Beadwell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BANDIMAL
This app introduces children to music creation through an intuitive interface. Kids can experiment with different animal instruments, create drum loops, and add effects, all while enjoying amusing animations. It's designed to be a fun and pressure-free way to explore musical creativity.
- Nine animal instruments
- Create drum loops
- Change loop speeds and add effects
- Save compositions
- Lively animations and audio
- No ads
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Introduce your kid to the joy of making music! BANDIMAL is a fun and intuitive music composer that lets kids discover the creative world of making music. Set up a drum loop, swipe through animals to change instruments, compose melodies, change loop speeds and add a quirky effect on top. Amusing animals animate in hilarious ways as you perfect your song. Everything will sound great - we designed it that way! Features: + Play with 9 animals as instruments + Create catchy drum loops in the beat section + Switch between loop speeds and apply effects + Save compositions to your collection + Lively animations and impressive audio + No failing, no goal, no wrong or right + Supports all iPads and iPhones with iOS 14 or later + No internet access needed! + No advertisements! We recommend headphones to enjoy the full experience! Learn more about YATATOY: yatatoy.com Contact us for assistance or to give feedback: https://yatatoy.com/info/ MADE BY YATATOY
Beadwell
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Beadwell is a calm, Montessori-inspired math practice app for children ages 5–9, from Kindergarten through Grade 3. Many learning apps rely on points, streaks, timers, and noisy rewards. Beadwell takes a different approach: short, focused practice with warm visuals, gentle feedback, and no pressure. CHILDREN CAN: • Practice counting, addition, subtraction, shapes, patterns, place value, word problems, and more • Work with objects and visual models before moving to abstract numbers and equations • Choose a math area from the Work Shelf • Complete parent-created Special Work with personal messages • Create a simple bead avatar • See calm encouragement without scores, rankings, or performance grades PARENTS CAN: • Choose the grade level and session length • View clear session summaries and skill progress • See gentle suggestions for what to practice next • Create focused practice sessions • Add optional family photos or videos for personal celebration moments • Support multiple children on one device DESIGNED FOR CALM LEARNING: • No ads • No accounts • No tracking or analytics • No subscriptions • No coins, streaks, leaderboards, or countdown timers • Works offline • All practice data stays on the device All child-facing math practice is included for free. An optional one-time Parent Toolkit purchase unlocks advanced parent reports, the mission builder, and the full learning landscape. One purchase covers all children on the device. Beadwell is designed for families who want focused math practice without turning learning into a noisy game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Beadwell at Free against BANDIMAL's $4.99. Beadwell also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). BANDIMAL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Beadwell is free to download; BANDIMAL costs $4.99 up front. Beadwell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BANDIMAL asks for nothing beyond the download.
BANDIMAL ships an update every 6 months, Beadwell every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BANDIMAL | Beadwell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YATATOY | Carunel Studio |
Bugs and requests
BANDIMAL
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes after adding multiple animals
- Glitches and visual bugs with animations
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Sound not working in some cases
Requested features
5 requests- Add more animals and sound options
- Ability to save and export compositions
- More customization options for music creation
- Tutorials or instructions for first-time users
- Support for older/less powerful devices
Beadwell
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BANDIMAL
No in-app purchases
Beadwell
- Parent Toolkit$6.99
Questions
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