Comparison

Perlypop vs BeadPainter

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

BeadPainter

Features
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BeadPainter is a creative studio for designing seed bead jewelry, whether you are making your first peyote ring or preparing professional patterns to share or sell. Design beadwork on an interactive canvas built for real making. Preview every bead in live 3D, work with real MIYUKI Delica images, track your progress, follow bead-by-bead weaving tutorials, and export branded PDFs. FEATURES Design beadwork • Create rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants and custom patterns • Work with peyote, brick, and loom stitch layouts • Choose cylinder or rounded bead shapes • Adjust bead proportions for seed beads, tube beads, or larger rounded beads Draw and edit patterns • Draw on an interactive bead grid • Full Apple Pencil support • Use pencil, eraser, bucket, and pipette tools • Select areas to move, duplicate, repeat, or edit (NEW) • Turn selected areas into reusable stamps (NEW) • Freely move, zoom and rotate the grid by 90 degrees • Use row numbers and symbols for clearer pattern reading • Add, remove, or shift rows and columns • Rename, duplicate, and version patterns • Use Image tracing/reference with pin, layers and opacity controls (NEW) Build color palettes • Explore Miyuki Delica 8/0, 10/0, 11/0, and 15/0 catalogue • Work with 1,200+ real bead images • Search instantly by bead number or hue • Find the closest Delica matches for custom colors • Simulate glossy, matte, metallic and sparkle beads Preview in live 3D • See every edit update instantly in 3D • Preview beadwork as flat or cylindrical designs • Edit in 2D and preview in 3D side by side on iPad • Change bead shapes, colors, sizes, and finishes in 3D Follow guided weaving • Stay organized with material checklists • Learn with step-by-step stitch tutorials • Follow adaptive row-by-row guidance for your own patterns • Mark the last bead if you paused • Track your progress while you bead Export and share • Create professional PDF pattern documents • PDF include charts, material lists, bead counts, and flow charts • Branding kit: add your logo, author info, copyright, and license text • Choose portrait or landscape PDF layouts • Export editable BeadPainter files • Save PNG files for sharing and reference START FREE Start creating with the essentials for free: ready-made jewelry layouts, live 3D preview, Apple Pencil support, and core drawing tools. Design loom bracelets, fringe earrings, peyote rings, and your own custom bead patterns in full 3D from day one. HOBBY PLAN Upgrade to Hobby for guided making tools, including step-by-step tutorials, adaptive weaving guidance, progress tracking, and unlimited projects. PRO PLAN Go Pro for professional pattern design tools, including commercial use rights, PDF export, advanced pattern editing tools, bead material calculation, bead size controls, and additional bead finish styles such as matte, metallic, and sparkle. Whether you are sketching a quick idea, planning a handmade gift, learning bead weaving, or preparing polished PDFs for your pattern collection, BeadPainter gives you a creative studio made for seed bead jewelry. Download BeadPainter and turn your bead patterns into beautiful wearable jewelry. Terms of Service: https://beadpainter.nl/terms Privacy Policy: https://beadpainter.nl/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Perlypop4 screens
BeadPainter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Perlypop at 12.0 against BeadPainter's 17.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and BeadPainter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perlypop ships an update fortnightly, BeadPainter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Perlypop versus BeadPainter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerlypopBeadPainter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (453 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings453 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB64 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSubtlabsAlexandra Duzhinskaya

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

BeadPainter

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
2 purchases

BeadPainter

Subscriptions2
  • Hobby$9.991 Month
  • Pro$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Perlypop free?
Perlypop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeadPainter free?
BeadPainter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Perlypop or BeadPainter have ads?
Neither Perlypop nor BeadPainter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Perlypop or BeadPainter?
Perlypop ships an update fortnightly, and BeadPainter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Perlypop was updated on October 29, 2026 and BeadPainter on October 25, 2026.

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