# Bead Magazine vs Hevron

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hevron at 100% against Bead Magazine's 43%. Hevron also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 23). Bead Magazine's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bead Magazine sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Hevron asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hevron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bead Magazine has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Bead Magazine's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hevron's.

Bead Magazine ships an update every 14 months, Hevron every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bead Magazine | Hevron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-magazine/id616019934/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevron/id1484249782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ashdown Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/558519375) | [Mike Melnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/398340766) |

## What reviewers say

### Bead Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-magazine/id616019934)

Discover beautiful beadwork, wirework, and lampwork projects. This app offers stylish designs and tutorials for jewelry making enthusiasts. Explore new techniques and inspiration for your creative endeavors.

**Highlights:** Beadwork projects, Wirework tutorials, Lampwork designs, Stringing projects, Metal clay designs, Polymer clay designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bead Magazine Auto-Renewable Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Bead Issue 51 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bead Issue 53 (id:737062) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bead Issue 50 (id:741773) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bead Issue 48 (id:739411) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bead Issue 46 (id:741772) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bead Issue 45 (id:738863) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bead Issue 40 (id:740379) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bead Issue 36 (id:740301) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bead Issue 54 (id:738344) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 126 (id:726372) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 112 (id:782117) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Aug/Sep 20 (id:785123) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 115 (id:780786) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 117 (id:780782) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 71 (id:798877) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bead & Jewelle... (pp:1120060) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 133 (pp:1083889) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 129 (pp:1043386) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 131 (pp:1043374) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 132 (pp:1083898) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bead Magazine 3 Back Issue Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bead & Jewellery CYC 50 | $89.99 | one-time |


### Hevron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevron/id1484249782)

Discover unique, handcrafted jewelry made with precious metals and ethically sourced stones. This app features a gallery of artisan pieces for men and women, and includes a built-in ring sizer utility for easy measurement.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted jewelry gallery, Jewelry for men and women, Precious metals, Ethically sourced stones, Built-in ring sizer utility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bead Magazine free?

Bead Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hevron free?

Hevron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bead Magazine or Hevron?

Hevron is rated higher. Bead Magazine averages 3.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Hevron averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bead Magazine or Hevron have ads?

Neither Bead Magazine nor Hevron shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bead Magazine or Hevron?

Bead Magazine ships an update every 14 months, and Hevron every 5 months. Most recently, Bead Magazine was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hevron on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*