Comparison

Loopsy vs Beadium

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

Head to head
About

Loopsy

Manage knitting and crochet projects with built-in counters for rows, stitches, and repeats. Organize your yarn stash and discover new patterns. Track progress, set goals, and turn PDFs or websites into interactive guides.

Highlights
  • Stitch and row counters
  • Stash management
  • Pattern discovery and saving
  • Session logging and goal setting
  • Interactive PDF/website guides
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

Beadium

Design and weave intricate bead patterns with a comprehensive studio. Convert photos into beadable charts and follow row-by-row instructions. Access a community library and manage your bead inventory.

Highlights
  • Peyote, brick stitch, loom, and triangle pattern design
  • Photo to bead chart conversion
  • Interactive row-by-row Beading Mode
  • Miyuki Delica color catalog
  • Bead inventory management
  • Community pattern library
Features
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Beadium is a complete studio for bead weaving patterns — created by beaders, for beaders. Design your own peyote, brick stitch, loom, and triangle patterns, turn any photo into a beadable chart, and then weave hands-on with an interactive row-by-row Beading Mode that never loses your place. DESIGN • Draw patterns bead by bead with smooth zoom and pan • Peyote (even & odd count), brick stitch, loom, and Peyote Triangle grids • 2-drop and 3-drop peyote and brick • Kite and Fringe earring builders • See the approximate finished size as you design • Full Miyuki Delica catalog — 1,000+ real bead colors with authentic codes • Build your own color palettes and reuse them across patterns • Track your bead inventory and turn it into a palette • Auto-trace: import a photo or picture and convert it into a bead pattern • Automatic legend with bead codes and symbols — customize both to match your stash WEAVE • Beading Mode: follow your pattern row by row, bead by bead • Word charts and written instructions generated automatically • Free video tutorials on selected patterns • Your progress is saved, so you can put your work down and pick it right back up SHARE & EXPLORE • Browse a growing community library of free patterns • Duplicate a community pattern and make it your own • Share your designs with other beaders • Export print-ready PDF charts (Pro) • Back up and transfer patterns as files (Pro) MADE FOR EVERYONE • Try it instantly — no account needed • Available in 9 languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish, German, French, Turkish, Persian, and Arabic • Light and dark themes • Works on iPhone and iPad FREE & PRO Beadium is free to use: create patterns, use the full color catalog, trace photos, and weave in Beading Mode. Beadium Pro unlocks unlimited patterns and palettes, unlimited photo tracing, PDF export, and offline pattern files — with a free trial to start. Whether you're making your first bracelet or designing intricate tapestry work, Beadium keeps your whole process — idea, chart, and finished piece — in one place. Terms of Use: https://beadium.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://beadium.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Loopsy4 screens
Beadium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loopsy at 4.8 against Beadium's 4.0. Loopsy also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 8) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). 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. Loopsy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Beadium sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loopsy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopsy has 17K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopsy ships an update every 5 days, Beadium every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Loopsy versus Beadium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopsyBeadium
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17K ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews45.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpringtown Labs Inc.Tetiana Diachek

Customer experience

Loopsy

All ratings17,082 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews490 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative46.7%

Beadium

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Beadium

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Loopsy

Subscriptions9
  • Loopsy Pro$4.997 Days
  • Loopsy Pro$9.991 Month
  • Loopsy Pro$19.991 Year
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  • Loopsy Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro3 Days trial$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

Beadium

Subscriptions2
  • Beadium Pro — Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Beadium Pro — Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Loopsy free?
Loopsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beadium free?
Beadium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loopsy or Beadium?
Loopsy is rated higher. Loopsy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Beadium averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Loopsy or Beadium have ads?
Neither Loopsy nor Beadium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopsy or Beadium?
Loopsy ships an update every 5 days, and Beadium every 9 days. Most recently, Loopsy was updated on November 10, 2026 and Beadium on November 10, 2026.

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