Comparison

Beads Creator vs SuperStream

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

Head to head
About

Beads Creator

Design custom fuse bead and Perler bead patterns with an intuitive pixel art editor. Import images to create patterns or use the bead list to track colors and quantities. Supports multiple bead brands and sizes.

Highlights
  • Pixel art style editing
  • Create patterns from images
  • Supports multiple bead brands
  • Bead list for color and quantity tracking
  • Cross-stitch pattern design
  • Supports 6 bead types
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OVER 1.6 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 6 BEAD TYPES - Perler Beads - Nano Beads - Midi Fuse Beads (5.0 mm) - Mini Fuse Beads (2.6 mm) - Midi Hama Beads (5.0 mm) - Mini Hama 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. PATTERN CREATION LIMITS - Initial limit: up to 30 patterns - Watch a video ad: +5 patterns each time - Increase the limit up to 480 patterns REMOVE ADS (PAID OPTION) By purchasing the Remove Ads add-on, you can: - Hide all ads - Increase the maximum number of patterns to 480 Note: This is a one-time purchase and can be restored after reinstalling the app.

About

SuperStream

Features
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Great podcasts are often let down by rough audio — harsh "S" sounds, volume that jumps between speakers, boomy low-end rumble, and episodes that are far louder or quieter than the last. SuperStream fixes that while you listen. Every episode streams through a real-time, studio-style enhancement chain, so muddy, uneven, fatiguing audio comes out clean, balanced, and easy on the ears — no downloads, no waiting. THE ENHANCEMENT ENGINE • Clarity EQ — analyzes each episode's voice and builds a custom corrective curve so speech sounds present and natural. • De-esser — softens piercing, harsh sibilance without dulling the voice. • Compressor — evens out the volume swings from inconsistent mic technique, so you stop reaching for the volume button. • Loudness normalization — brings every episode to a consistent, comfortable level. • Rumble filter — clears low-frequency hum and handling noise. SIMPLE OR DEEP Tap a single preset — Light, Standard, or Strong — or open the advanced controls to fine-tune each stage yourself. SuperStream remembers your settings per show. EVERYTHING A PLAYER SHOULD DO • Search and subscribe to any podcast. • Paste an RSS feed or a direct episode link to play instantly. • Skip back and forward, scrub to any point, and adjust the enhancement on the fly. • A live spectrum display shows the enhanced audio as it plays. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No sign-up. No tracking, no analytics, no ads. SuperStream collects no personal data — your subscriptions and settings stay on your device.

Screenshots

Beads Creator4 screens
SuperStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SuperStream at none against Beads Creator's 1. SuperStream also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beads Creator versus SuperStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeads CreatorSuperStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTakayuki MiyagawaJason Erskine

Bugs and requests

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

SuperStream

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Beads Creator

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

SuperStream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beads Creator free?
Beads Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SuperStream free?
SuperStream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beads Creator or SuperStream have ads?
Beads Creator shows ads; SuperStream does not.

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