Comparison

Loopsy vs BeadPainter

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

Head to head
About

Loopsy

Manage your knitting and crochet projects with a built-in row and stitch counter. Convert patterns into interactive guides, track your yarn stash, and discover new projects. Ideal for crafters of all skill levels to organize and track their progress.

Highlights
  • Built-in row and stitch counters
  • Interactive pattern conversion
  • Yarn stash management
  • Pattern discovery and saving
  • Session logging and goal setting
Features
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Loopsy is the all-in-one pattern and stash manager with built-in stitch and row counters for knitting, crochet, and every craft in between. With Loopsy you’ll never lose track of your progress, whether you’re on round 45 of a granny square or navigating a complex cable chart. It combines the precision of a knitting row counter and crochet stitch counter with smart tools that turn any PDF or website into an interactive guide. Why crafters love Loopsy • Built-in Counters & Progress Tracking – keep perfect count of rows, rounds, stitches, and repeats, no pocket notebook required • Stash Management – catalog every skein of yarn, weight, and color in one place so you always know what’s on hand • Discover & Save – browse thousands of free and premium patterns and tap once to save them to your collection • Session Logging – track time and milestones, set goals, and build a consistent crafting habit Whether you’re a beginner following your first pattern or an expert who needs a knit companion for intricate charts, Loopsy makes every project a breeze. Start crafting smarter today. Ready to turn chaos into cozy? Get Loopsy now and start stitching smarter. Terms & Conditions (EULA) and Privacy Policy: loopsy.com/terms Support: support@loopsy.com

About

BeadPainter

Features
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BeadPainter is a creative studio for designing seed bead jewelry, whether you are making your first peyote ring or preparing professional patterns to share or sell. Design beadwork on an interactive canvas built for real making. Preview every bead in live 3D, work with real MIYUKI Delica images, track your progress, follow bead-by-bead weaving tutorials, and export branded PDFs. FEATURES Design beadwork • Create rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants and custom patterns • Work with peyote, brick, and loom stitch layouts • Choose cylinder or rounded bead shapes • Adjust bead proportions for seed beads, tube beads, or larger rounded beads Draw and edit patterns • Draw on an interactive bead grid • Full Apple Pencil support • Use pencil, eraser, bucket, and pipette tools • Select areas to move, duplicate, repeat, or edit (NEW) • Turn selected areas into reusable stamps (NEW) • Freely move, zoom and rotate the grid by 90 degrees • Use row numbers and symbols for clearer pattern reading • Add, remove, or shift rows and columns • Rename, duplicate, and version patterns • Use Image tracing/reference with pin, layers and opacity controls (NEW) Build color palettes • Explore Miyuki Delica 8/0, 10/0, 11/0, and 15/0 catalogue • Work with 1,200+ real bead images • Search instantly by bead number or hue • Find the closest Delica matches for custom colors • Simulate glossy, matte, metallic and sparkle beads Preview in live 3D • See every edit update instantly in 3D • Preview beadwork as flat or cylindrical designs • Edit in 2D and preview in 3D side by side on iPad • Change bead shapes, colors, sizes, and finishes in 3D Follow guided weaving • Stay organized with material checklists • Learn with step-by-step stitch tutorials • Follow adaptive row-by-row guidance for your own patterns • Mark the last bead if you paused • Track your progress while you bead Export and share • Create professional PDF pattern documents • PDF include charts, material lists, bead counts, and flow charts • Branding kit: add your logo, author info, copyright, and license text • Choose portrait or landscape PDF layouts • Export editable BeadPainter files • Save PNG files for sharing and reference START FREE Start creating with the essentials for free: ready-made jewelry layouts, live 3D preview, Apple Pencil support, and core drawing tools. Design loom bracelets, fringe earrings, peyote rings, and your own custom bead patterns in full 3D from day one. HOBBY PLAN Upgrade to Hobby for guided making tools, including step-by-step tutorials, adaptive weaving guidance, progress tracking, and unlimited projects. PRO PLAN Go Pro for professional pattern design tools, including commercial use rights, PDF export, advanced pattern editing tools, bead material calculation, bead size controls, and additional bead finish styles such as matte, metallic, and sparkle. Whether you are sketching a quick idea, planning a handmade gift, learning bead weaving, or preparing polished PDFs for your pattern collection, BeadPainter gives you a creative studio made for seed bead jewelry. Download BeadPainter and turn your bead patterns into beautiful wearable jewelry. Terms of Service: https://beadpainter.nl/terms Privacy Policy: https://beadpainter.nl/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Loopsy4 screens
BeadPainter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loopsy at every 5 days against BeadPainter's every 3 weeks. Loopsy also leads on chart position (#86 vs unranked). 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. Loopsy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and BeadPainter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopsy ships an update every 5 days, BeadPainter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Loopsy versus BeadPainter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopsyBeadPainter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#86 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSpringtown Labs Inc.Alexandra Duzhinskaya

Bugs and requests

Loopsy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Unreliable pattern importing
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free version with limited features
  • Improved cloud sync and backup
  • More customization options

BeadPainter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Loopsy

Subscriptions12
  • Loopsy Pro7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Loopsy Pro$4.997 Days
  • Loopsy Pro$9.991 Month
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  • Loopsy Pro$14.991 Month
  • Loopsy Pro$19.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro$29.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Loopsy Pro$99.99
2 purchases

BeadPainter

Subscriptions2
  • Hobby$9.991 Month
  • Pro$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Loopsy free?
Loopsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeadPainter free?
BeadPainter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loopsy or BeadPainter have ads?
Neither Loopsy nor BeadPainter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopsy or BeadPainter?
Loopsy ships an update every 5 days, and BeadPainter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loopsy was updated on October 25, 2026 and BeadPainter on October 6, 2026.

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