Comparison

BeadsDesign vs ポケット書道

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

Head to head
About

BeadsDesign

Create pixel art designs for iron beads and bead weaving. Import photos, scan them into a canvas, and use various tools to edit and export your creations. Supports multiple panel shapes and color manipulation.

Highlights
  • Photo import and editing
  • Photo scanning onto canvas
  • Multiple panel shapes
  • Zoom, pan, and color selection tools
  • Flood fill and undo/redo functionality
  • Color replacement and grayscale conversion
  • Export designs to photo library
Features
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BeadsDesign is an application to create pixel art for iron-on beads, beads stitching. You can load photo and scan it into the pixel art canvas which size is from 8x8 to 128x128. You can use circle, hexagon, brick shape panel for iron-on beads or beads stithing. [main facilities] - import and edit photos with 128x128 and less - scan photos on the canvas of the favorite size - stick a photo to the rough sketch view as a model. - output the photo image into the photo library. - zoom in, zoom out - move the canvas with 2 fingers swipe - long press to pick color - flood fill - undo,redo - color selection by RGB slider - selected color history - replace all pixels of specified color to other color - decrease color - convert canvas to grayscale - Display the canvas with numbers expressing colors

About

ポケット書道

Features
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# What is Pocket Shodo? Pocket Shodo is a mobile app that lets you experience traditional Japanese calligraphy right on your smartphone. Using just your finger, you can recreate authentic brush techniques such as **strokes, flicks, stops, and pressure**, giving you the feeling of writing with a real calligraphy brush. **All features are completely free to use!** If you run out of virtual calligraphy paper, you can replenish it by watching a short video advertisement. # Main Features ## Calligraphy Editor * Enjoy Japanese calligraphy on a full-screen sheet of traditional calligraphy paper. * The number of sheets is limited, but you can replenish them by watching video advertisements. * Save your artwork once you're satisfied with your masterpiece. ## Artwork Gallery * Browse all of your saved calligraphy pieces in one place. * Experience a nostalgic atmosphere that many people in Japan will instantly recognize. ## Artwork Preview * Tap any artwork in your gallery to view it in full screen. * The preview screen includes the following features: ### Create Collage Images * Place your artwork onto original backgrounds designed exclusively for the app. * Enjoy creative expressions unique to Japanese calligraphy, such as **New Year's First Calligraphy (Kakizome)** or **Confession**, and many more. ### Share on Social Media * Easily share both your artwork and collage images on your favorite social media platforms. * Why not post your goals for the day each morning in beautiful calligraphy? ### Home Screen Widget * Display your favorite masterpiece as a widget on your smartphone's home screen. * Keep important messages—such as your **New Year's resolution**—visible every day so you never lose sight of your goals.

Screenshots

BeadsDesign4 screens
ポケット書道4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ポケット書道 at every 9 days against BeadsDesign's every 3 weeks. BeadsDesign's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeadsDesign ships an update every 3 weeks, ポケット書道 every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BeadsDesign versus ポケット書道: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeadsDesignポケット書道
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (65 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIDEHIKO NAGANOBokulab

In-app purchases

None

BeadsDesign

No in-app purchases

None

ポケット書道

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeadsDesign free?
BeadsDesign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ポケット書道 free?
ポケット書道 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeadsDesign or ポケット書道 have ads?
Both BeadsDesign and ポケット書道 show ads.
Which is updated more often, BeadsDesign or ポケット書道?
BeadsDesign ships an update every 3 weeks, and ポケット書道 every 9 days. Most recently, BeadsDesign was updated on October 29, 2026 and ポケット書道 on October 29, 2026.

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