Bead Master Pro vs BeadPainter

Bead Master Pro is a helper app for your pixel-based creative projects - melty beads, LEGO, embroidery, cross stitch, Minecraft and anything else built one square at a time. Pick any image from your photo library, then pinch to scale and position it exactly as you want it. Choose from a range of ready-made palettes, set the size that suits your project, and the app turns the photo into a pattern you can actually follow. Before you start building, tap the list button to see precisely how many beads of each colour the pattern calls for. When you are happy with it, save the pattern, print it or export it - printouts and PDFs include the full colour chart. Features: Palettes for Hama, Artkal, Nabbi, Perler, LEGO, C64, DMC yarn, ZX Spectrum and Apple II Import your own palettes as CSV files from the Files app See the number of beads needed for every colour, on screen Preview and save your pattern as pixels, dots or crosses Dithering of photos, based on Floyd-Steinberg Export to PDF with a colour chart Export to the editable LMI format Print with a colour chart Boards up to 128 columns Adjustable default settings Undo, to step back or start over Available in English, Danish, German, French, Spanish and Japanese Instructions: Tap the main area to choose an image Pinch to zoom and position it Tap the gear icon for palette, size and grid options - more are available in the app's settings Press the white button to create your pattern Tap the list button to see the beads you need, or the share button to save, print or export Please mail bugs, requests and suggestions to info@codeninja.dk. Credits for bead RGB colours to lordthanda. Happy creativity :)

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/