# Thumsters vs Beadly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beadly at 100% against Thumsters's 69%. Beadly also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Thumsters's advantage is ratings volume (873 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thumsters sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Beadly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beadly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thumsters has 873 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Thumsters's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beadly's.

Thumsters ships an update fortnightly, Beadly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thumsters | Beadly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (873 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumsters-behavior-tracker/id1274298804/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beadly/id6763494727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **873** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [KØBEN digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225099509) | [Konstantin Akopov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875640454) |

## What reviewers say

### Thumsters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumsters-behavior-tracker/id1274298804)

This app helps parents foster positive behavior and build stronger connections with their children through a reward-based tracking system. It offers tools for habit formation, emotional coaching, and consistent parenting across multiple caregivers, designed for children aged 4-12.

**Highlights:** Real-time behavior tracking (thumbs up/down), Kid-friendly chore list and reward system, Emotional coaching and awareness tools, Multi-device syncing for caregivers, Customizable reward system, Designed for ages 4-12

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| 6 month premium subscription | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| ThumbsUp full account - 1 year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for tracking daily behavior
- 👍 Friendly and intuitive UX
- 👍 Effective reward system with thumbs up/down
- 👍 Customizable goals and reasons
- 👍 Helpful for improving kids' behavior

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially when adding photos
- 🔋 App drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Issues with account syncing and multi-device access
- 🔒 Lack of child-specific profile and controls
- 🔒 Too many steps required to give thumbs up/down

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when adding child profiles
- Sync issues between devices
- Thumbs up/down disappearing or not registering properly
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates

**Requested features**

- Allow kids to track their own progress
- Add more customization options for goals and rewards
- Implement better reporting and analytics
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Simplify the process of giving thumbs up/down


### Beadly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beadly/id6763494727)

Design intricate bead patterns from images or sketches with this tool. It offers precise editing, multiple pattern types, and a reference image feature for tracing. Enjoy a privacy-focused, ad-free experience with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Import images to create bead patterns, Design peyote, brick, and loom patterns, Reference image tracing, Adjust pattern size and color count, Precise bead map editor, Guided stitching mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beadly | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thumsters free?

Thumsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beadly free?

Beadly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thumsters or Beadly?

Beadly is rated higher. Thumsters averages 4.7 out of 5 from 873 ratings, while Beadly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Thumsters or Beadly have ads?

Neither Thumsters nor Beadly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thumsters or Beadly?

Thumsters ships an update fortnightly, and Beadly weekly. Most recently, Thumsters was updated on October 15, 2026 and Beadly on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*