Comparison

Pixel Art vs Beads Creator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixel Art

Create pixel art with a powerful editor. Choose canvas sizes, paint pixel by pixel, and utilize tools like pencil, eraser, and undo. Save, share, and continue your creations later.

Highlights
  • Pixel-level drawing
  • Customizable canvas size
  • Pencil and eraser tools
  • Undo and delete functionality
  • Color selection
  • Save and share drawings
Features
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Let's make a simple app to draw Pixel Arts! This App Is a new sense of Pixel Arts painting app. Powerful pixel-art editor. Allows draw images on pixel level. How to use: - Choose the canvas size (pixels) you want or select your custom size. - Paint with your finger the pixels you want. - You can erase, undo, change size and color of borders... - Select available color or custom color. - Save your drawing in your gallery and your app. - You can save your draw and finish it later. - Share your drawing with your friends. Currently support: - Pencil, eraser, undo, delete, save, share... - Tool to select a color from those used - Different grid sizes, 8x8, 16x16, 32x32, and 64x64. And of course, custom size (128 maximum). Easy to share the work. You can be easily shared with your social networks or chat apps.

About

Beads Creator

Design custom fuse bead and Perler bead patterns with an intuitive pixel art interface. Import images to create patterns, track bead quantities, and share your creations. Supports multiple bead brands and types.

Highlights
  • Pixel art pattern design
  • Image-based pattern creation
  • Supports multiple bead brands
  • Bead list for color and quantity tracking
  • Pattern data backup and sharing
  • Cross-stitch pattern design
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OVER 1.8 MILLION DOWNLOADS Beads Creator is an easy-to-use app that lets you create fuse beads and Perler beads patterns with simple controls. With pixel art style editing, you can intuitively design your own bead patterns and bead layouts. Creating patterns using images is also supported. SIMPLE AND EASY FOR EVERYONE Thanks to a clean and intuitive UI, even beginners can quickly start creating fuse bead patterns. The app supports multiple bead brands such as Perler Beads, Hama Beads, and Nano Beads, making it easy to design patterns that match the beads you already use. It's also great for pixel art creation and cross-stitch pattern design. RECOMMENDED FOR - Fans of fuse beads and Perler beads - Anyone who wants to create bead patterns or bead designs - Lovers of pixel art and retro games - Cross-stitch and accessory makers - People looking for design templates for handmade projects SUPPORTS 7 BEAD TYPES - Perler Beads - Perler Snappix - Perler Mini Beads - Artkal Midi Beads (5.0 mm) - Artkal Mini Beads (2.6 mm) - Hama Midi Beads (5.0 mm) - Hama Mini Beads (2.5 mm) IMAGE-BASED PATTERN CREATION You can also import images onto a pegboard and use them as fuse bead patterns. Note: Image-based patterns may not work well on non-square pegboards. CHECK COLORS AND QUANTITIES WITH THE BEAD LIST View the colors and required quantities of beads used in your design with the Bead List feature. This makes preparation for crafting much easier. BACK UP AND SHARE YOUR PATTERN DATA You can export your creations in .bc format for backups or transferring them to another device. You can also import .bc files you receive. PATTERN CREATION LIMITS - Initial limit: up to 30 patterns - Watch a video ad: +5 patterns each time - Increase the limit up to 600 patterns REMOVE ADS (PAID OPTION) By purchasing the Remove Ads add-on, you can: - Hide all ads - Increase the maximum number of patterns to 600 Note: This is a one-time purchase and can be restored after reinstalling the app.

Screenshots

Pixel Art4 screens
Beads Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Art at none against Beads Creator's 1. Pixel Art also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). Beads Creator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (74% vs 65%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beads Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixel Art asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pixel Art against 4.5 for Beads Creator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 692 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Pixel Art's written reviews are positive against 74% of Beads Creator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Art ships an update every 5 months, Beads Creator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pixel Art versus Beads Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel ArtBeads Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (692 ratings) — better4.5 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews74.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6921.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMireia Lluch OrtolaTakayuki Miyagawa

Customer experience

Pixel Art

All ratings677 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative30.1%

Beads Creator

All ratings1,523 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative17.4%

User reviews

Pixel Art

From 692 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Exactly what I wanted
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for pixel art
  • 👍 Favorite in the category
  • 👍 Really good for game concept art

Room to improve

  • 🚨 Annoying ads
  • 🐛 Crashes when trying to save/share
  • 🐛 Can't access previous drawings
  • 🐛 Difficult to color large areas
  • 🐛 Can't zoom in on smaller resolutions

Beads Creator

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful for creating bead designs
  • 🎨 Variety of colors and bead types
  • 🔍 Useful for visualizing patterns

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and loses progress
  • 🔍 Limited grid sizes and shapes
  • 🎨 Lacking some common bead colors
  • 📱 Orientation constraints on iPad

Bugs and requests

Pixel Art

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to save or share
  • Can't access previous drawings
  • Drawings disappear after closing the app
  • Color selection issues

Requested features

8 requests
  • Option to remove ads
  • Ability to zoom in and out
  • Fill tool to easily color large areas
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • More canvas size options
Show 3 more
  • Ability to duplicate/copy drawings
  • Save/load drawings
  • Color palette management

Beads Creator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to delete saved patterns
  • Inconsistent behavior when adding beads

Requested features

5 requests
  • Copy/paste design elements
  • Larger and custom grid sizes
  • Import image to convert to pattern
  • Fused bead view for final look
  • Ability to edit bead colors

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Art

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Beads Creator

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Pixel Art free?
Pixel Art is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beads Creator free?
Beads Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Art or Beads Creator?
Pixel Art is rated higher. Pixel Art averages 4.6 out of 5 from 692 ratings, while Beads Creator averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Pixel Art or Beads Creator have ads?
Both Pixel Art and Beads Creator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Art or Beads Creator?
Pixel Art ships an update every 5 months, and Beads Creator every 2 months. Most recently, Pixel Art was updated on November 11, 2026 and Beads Creator on November 12, 2026.

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