Comparison

Pixel Painter Plus vs BeadChick

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Painter Plus

Create pixel art, animated GIFs, and movie clips with this intuitive drawing editor. Customize project sizes, apply unique pixel patterns, and easily share your creations. Perfect for artists of all ages.

Highlights
  • Customizable canvas sizes (5x5 to 64x64)
  • Create animated GIFs and video clips
  • Pixel pattern selections
  • Brush and eraser tools
  • Preview animations
  • Save to camera roll
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Pixel Painter is a pixel drawing editor designed for all ages. Create game sprites, pixel art, animated GIFs, or movie clips, and share your artwork with family and friends. Each project allows you to set different pixel patterns for unique looks and styles. Enjoy the fun of pixel painting! Features : General - Simple and easy-to-use UI. - Project-based drawing editor. - Create projects with custom sizes ranging from 5x5 to 64x64 pixels. - Options to rename or delete projects. - Works seamlessly on both iPhone and iPad. - Lightweight, compact app optimized for everyday use. - Ad-free and built with privacy in mind. Painting Tools - Create frames for animated pixel projects. - Preview animated projects. - Clear canvas option. - Simple Brush and Eraser tools. - Pixel color presets. - Pinch and pan the canvas for detailed painting. - Save images, animated GIFs, or video clips directly to your camera roll. Settings - 15 pixel pattern selections. - Background color customization. - Option to enable or disable the grid. - Ability to set grid color. - Set animation frame rate (frames per second). Note : The canvas size determines the drawing orientation. For example, a 20x30 canvas will be in portrait mode, while a 40x30 canvas will be in landscape mode. Have fun with Pixel Painter! Create animated pixel artwork and share it with your friends and family. Thank you for your support! Visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

About

BeadChick

Features
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Turn a photo into a fuse bead pattern you can actually build. BeadChick converts pets, portraits, characters, and everyday snapshots into clean pixel-style patterns. Choose the subject or use the full photo, then adjust the pattern size, palette, and number of colors to fit your pegboard and the beads you have on hand. MADE FOR REAL-WORLD BEADING • Create a pattern from any photo • Isolate the main subject for a cleaner result • Choose from built-in bead palettes or create your own • View a zoomable grid with coordinates and color codes • See exact bead counts for every color • Erase, restore, or recolor individual cells • Undo and redo edits without losing your work • Save projects and export a high-resolution pattern image PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos and patterns are processed on your device. No account is required, and your images are not uploaded to our servers. Whether you are recreating a pet, planning a gift, or turning pixel art into a pegboard project, BeadChick takes the guesswork out of colors and quantities so you can spend more time making. Some advanced features, including custom palettes and iCloud sync and backup, require BeadChick Pro.

Screenshots

Pixel Painter Plus4 screens
BeadChick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BeadChick at Free against Pixel Painter Plus's $2.99. BeadChick also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 27 months). Pixel Painter Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.0). On 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

BeadChick is free to download; Pixel Painter Plus costs $2.99 up front. BeadChick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Pixel Painter Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Painter Plus ships an update every 27 months, BeadChick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Pixel Painter Plus versus BeadChick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Painter PlusBeadChick
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeng Jia Liang江宾 武

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Painter Plus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BeadChick

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Pixel Painter Plus free?
Pixel Painter Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeadChick free?
BeadChick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Painter Plus or BeadChick have ads?
Neither Pixel Painter Plus nor BeadChick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Painter Plus or BeadChick?
Pixel Painter Plus ships an update every 27 months, and BeadChick every 4 days. Most recently, Pixel Painter Plus was updated on September 17, 2026 and BeadChick on September 20, 2026.

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