Comparison

Beading Patterns & Tutorials vs Dido Crochet

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

Head to head
About

Beading Patterns & Tutorials

Master the art of beading with comprehensive video tutorials for all skill levels. Learn clear, step-by-step instructions for creating stunning handmade jewelry, from basic techniques to advanced patterns. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters looking to expand their skills.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive video tutorials
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Beginner to advanced techniques
  • Jewelry making skills
  • Various bead types
  • Professional crafting tips
Features
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Make your own bracelets, necklaces, and earrings with bead patterns you can follow step by step. Beading Patterns & Tutorials brings together beading videos and guided courses so you can learn jewelry making at your own pace, from your first seed beads to a new stitch. BROWSE BEADING VIDEO CATEGORIES Find beading videos organized by technique, pattern, and project type. Explore bracelet patterns, necklace designs, and earring ideas across seed beads, crystal beads, and pearls, with clear visual steps. FOLLOW GUIDED BEADING COURSES Learn beading step by step with guided lessons that build from the basics. Pick up techniques like peyote stitch, brick stitch, and loom beading, and practice weaving, stringing, and finishing. READ BEADING TIPS AND GUIDES Browse articles full of beading tips, tutorials, and ideas for choosing materials, mixing colors, and planning your next project. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Save the lessons you want to revisit so you can come back to them any time. From simple bead patterns for beginners to detailed designs for bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, there is always something new to make. Open the app and start your next beading project today. Terms of use - http://thecookbk.com/terms.php?appname=bead.apps.beading.patterns Privacy Policy - http://thecookbk.com/privacy.php?appname=bead.apps.beading.patterns

About

Dido Crochet

Learn to crochet and create charming amigurumi with guided video tutorials and complete DIY kits. Offers social crafting events and a supportive community for makers of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Complete DIY crochet kits
  • Guided video tutorials
  • Social crochet parties and workshops
  • Creative hacks and tips
  • Progress tracking and favorite projects
  • Maker community galleries
Features
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Craft adorable amigurumi and learn crochet step by step—perfect for beginners, parents, kids, and seasoned makers alike! Why you’ll love it Complete DIY crochet kits featuring everything you need—from yarn and hook to stuffing, safety eyes, and color‑coded step cards. Guided video tutorials you access by simply entering the secret code included in your kit. Follow along as each stitch and round is explained. Join crochet parties and workshops—invite friends or coworkers for fun, social crafting events, or drop into office‑hour sessions and seasonal live workshops. Explore AHA! Tips and creative hacks sprinkled throughout the app to help you master new techniques faster. Track your creative journey with pattern progression, unlockable projects, and personal favorites. Supportive maker community on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and in‑app galleries—share your softies, celebrate milestones, and inspire others. Proudly hand‑crafted from Sammamish, WA and shipped nationwide with care. Ideal for everyone From complete novices to seasoned crafters, families bonding through shared projects, or individuals looking for a mindful, creative hobby—Dido Crochet guides you through each loop of joy. Get started today! Open your kit, enter the secret code, and begin making your first softie right now. By downloading this app, you agree to the Apple Standard EULA.

Screenshots

Beading Patterns & Tutorials4 screens
Dido Crochet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beading Patterns & Tutorials at 92% against Dido Crochet's 50%. Beading Patterns & Tutorials also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (169 vs 15). 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. Beading Patterns & Tutorials sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per month and Dido Crochet sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beading Patterns & Tutorials holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beading Patterns & Tutorials has 169 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Beading Patterns & Tutorials's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dido Crochet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beading Patterns & Tutorials ships an update monthly, Dido Crochet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Beading Patterns & Tutorials versus Dido Crochet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeading Patterns & TutorialsDido Crochet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (169 ratings) — better4.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings169 — better15
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.Ready Apps LLC (WA)

Customer experience

Beading Patterns & Tutorials

All ratings155 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

Dido Crochet

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Beading Patterns & Tutorials

Subscriptions6
  • Beading Monthly3 Days trial$11.491 Month
  • Beading - Monthly Trial3 Days trial$11.491 Month
  • Beading - Yearly$31.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Beading Discounted1 Month trial$39.996 Months
  • Beading Half Yearly3 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • Beading - Yearly Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
10 purchases

Dido Crochet

One-time10
  • Zorby pattern$9.99
  • Cow patterns$9.99
  • Highland Cow$9.99
Show 7 more
  • Pattern Fox$9.99
  • Crosaint or Gingerbread man$9.99
  • Yeti or Snowman$9.99
  • Pattern - Dog or Deer$9.99
  • Pattern - Donut and IceCream$9.99
  • Pattern - Honey & BumbleBee$9.99
  • Pattern - Chicken and Duck$9.99

Questions

Is Beading Patterns & Tutorials free?
Beading Patterns & Tutorials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dido Crochet free?
Dido Crochet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beading Patterns & Tutorials or Dido Crochet?
Beading Patterns & Tutorials is rated higher. Beading Patterns & Tutorials averages 4.7 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Dido Crochet averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.
Do Beading Patterns & Tutorials or Dido Crochet have ads?
Neither Beading Patterns & Tutorials nor Dido Crochet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beading Patterns & Tutorials or Dido Crochet?
Beading Patterns & Tutorials ships an update monthly, and Dido Crochet fortnightly. Most recently, Beading Patterns & Tutorials was updated on November 7, 2026 and Dido Crochet on November 12, 2026.

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