Comparison

Perlypop vs CurlingTimer

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

Head to head
About

Perlypop

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.

Highlights
  • Create patterns from photos
  • Draw custom designs
  • Supports Perler, Hama, Artkal, Nabbi beads
  • Midi and Mini bead sizes
  • Export as printable PDF
  • Track project progress
Features
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Perlypop is the best fuse bead pattern maker app on iPhone and iPad. Easily create your own Perler, Hama, Artkal and Nabbi fuse bead patterns with this simple yet powerful app. • Perfect for beginners and professionals • Convert your photos or draw your own designs • Use Perler, Hama, Artkal, and Nabbi fuse beads • Choose from Midi and Mini bead sizes • Export your work as a printable PDF • Track your progress in the app • No subscriptions (pay once, enjoy forever) IT WORKS LIKE MAGIC When converting a photo, use our custom-built wizard tool to effortlessly choose the best settings for your image and see the results instantly. TRACE OVER IMAGES When drawing your own designs, you can show an image in the background. This can be super helpful as a reference to trace over. You can also show the original image after converting a photo, which makes tidying up your patterns even easier. MAKE YOUR MASTERPIECE Once your pattern is finished and you’re ready to get beading, simply press play. You can then view your pattern board-by-board, mark individual beads as completed, and track your progress. JOIN THOUSANDS OF HAPPY CUSTOMERS... "Whoever the developer is, you know exactly what bead artists need and are constantly evolving the app with new features. This is designed to be used in entry level hobbyists to the advanced pro with its versatility.I will start every project with this app from now on." - By Zomberic on the App Store "This app is the best bead app out there! It helps you all the way. From converting a picture into a pattern with the bead manufacturer and size of your choosing (I use Artkal mini), through letting you adjust picture settings, on to letting you adjust the pattern in detail, and letting you export the pattern with all the details. It even has an amazing tool for helping you actually bead the pattern, it helps with the counting, it can highlights all the bead of a specified color, and so on. I really love this app! On iPhone there’s no competition in my mind." - By BeautifulFear on the App Store "This app is fantastic!! I absolutely cannot find another perler app I love as much as this. Its so easy and simple to use but makes the most awesome patterns!" - By skttlz escobar on the App Store BECOME AN AMAZING DESIGNER Our mission is to make it easier and more fun to create your own fuse bead designs. Why? Because being creative makes you happier and healthier. FAQ Is the full version a one-time purchase? Yes. There are no subscriptions. You can create and export as many patterns as you like with the one-time purchase. Can I unlock my other devices using the same purchase? Yes. You can unlock the full version on your iPhone, iPad and Mac (M1 chip or later) with just one purchase. Can I share the purchase with my family? Yes. Family Sharing is enabled. Can I sell my patterns? Yes. You can also add your store details to your PDF exports. Do I have to buy the materials separately? Yes. The app is only for creating patterns. Where is my data stored? Your data is stored on your device. All processing is done locally on your device. Your data is never transmitted to third parties. TRY IT NOW Try Perlypop now on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. The full version is a one-time purchase. Find out more at perlypop.com Perlypop™ is a trademark of Subtlabs Ltd

About

CurlingTimer

Features
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**Master Your Curling Game with Precision Timing** Take control of your game with our curling timer app, designed specifically for curlers who want to perfect their timing and strategy. Whether you're tracking **Backline-to-Hogline**, **Tee-to-Hogline**, or **Hog-to-Hog** times, this app has you covered. **Key Features:** - **Time Critical Intervals:** Measure Backline-Hogline, Tee-Hogline, and Hog-to-Hog times with ease. - **Game Analysis:** Automatically log all your times, so you can review and analyze trends over time. - **Focus on Strategy:** Use timing data to make smarter decisions during games and improve your team's performance. Perfect for players, coaches, and enthusiasts looking to enhance their understanding of the game, this app puts precision timing at your fingertips. Track. Analyze. Win.

Screenshots

Perlypop4 screens
CurlingTimer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CurlingTimer at none against Perlypop's 2. Perlypop's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Perlypop sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CurlingTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perlypop ships an update fortnightly, CurlingTimer every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Perlypop versus CurlingTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerlypopCurlingTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (454 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings454 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSubtlabsAnna Katrin Boberg Bevemyr

Bugs and requests

Perlypop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain iPad models after updates
  • Issues with converting transparent images or sprites
  • Inconsistent color matching when importing images

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to order supplies directly from the app
  • Option to save and share custom palettes
  • Support for larger pattern sizes (over 10 boards)
  • Improved printing/export options
  • Integration with other design/art apps

CurlingTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Perlypop

One-time2
  • Special Offer$19.99
  • Full Version$75.00
None

CurlingTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Perlypop free?
Perlypop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CurlingTimer free?
CurlingTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Perlypop or CurlingTimer have ads?
Neither Perlypop nor CurlingTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Perlypop or CurlingTimer?
Perlypop ships an update fortnightly, and CurlingTimer every 20 months. Most recently, Perlypop was updated on November 11, 2026 and CurlingTimer on November 12, 2026.

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