# Bead Magazine vs MANGAYAR MALAR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bead Magazine at 43% against MANGAYAR MALAR's 0%. Bead Magazine also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (3.4 vs 3.1). MANGAYAR MALAR's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bead Magazine sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year and MANGAYAR MALAR sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bead Magazine holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Bead Magazine's written reviews are positive against 0% of MANGAYAR MALAR's.

Bead Magazine ships an update every 14 months, MANGAYAR MALAR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bead Magazine | MANGAYAR MALAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-magazine/id616019934/reviews)** | [3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mangayar-malar/id723492441/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 19 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ashdown Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/558519375) | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) |

## 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 |


### MANGAYAR MALAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mangayar-malar/id723492441)

Access India's largest circulating Tamil women's magazine. Subscribe for a year to receive regular issues. Manage your subscription and read content on your device.

**Highlights:** Tamil women's magazine, Fortnightly issues, Yearly subscription, Automatic renewal, Manage subscriptions, Read on device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MANGAYAR MALAR August 01 2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MANGAYAR MALAR August 16 2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MANGAYAR MALAR September 16 2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MANGAYAR MALAR May 1 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MANGAYAR MALAR June 16 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MANGAYAR MALAR July 1 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MANGAYAR MALAR September 1 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MANGAYAR MALAR September 16 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MANGAYAR MALAR October 1 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MANGAYAR MALAR October 16 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bead Magazine free?

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

### Is MANGAYAR MALAR free?

MANGAYAR MALAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bead Magazine or MANGAYAR MALAR?

Bead Magazine is rated higher. Bead Magazine averages 3.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while MANGAYAR MALAR averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Bead Magazine or MANGAYAR MALAR have ads?

Neither Bead Magazine nor MANGAYAR MALAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bead Magazine or MANGAYAR MALAR?

Bead Magazine ships an update every 14 months, and MANGAYAR MALAR every 4 months. Most recently, Bead Magazine was updated on October 21, 2026 and MANGAYAR MALAR on October 23, 2026.

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