# iBeads vs BeadHub

The clearest difference is rating: BeadHub at 4.4 against iBeads's 3.7. BeadHub also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). iBeads's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBeads sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and BeadHub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BeadHub holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of iBeads's written reviews are positive against 33% of BeadHub's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iBeads ships an update every 3 days, BeadHub every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBeads | BeadHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeads/id6746666092/reviews) | **[4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beadhub/id6749277754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **42.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 244 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [杭州百塑科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817772538) | [世英 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777588813) |

## What reviewers say

### iBeads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeads/id6746666092)

Effortlessly transform photos into pixel art bead drawings with intelligent color scheme identification. Offers adjustable canvas sizes, precise bead count calculations, and advanced editing tools for pixel-level modification. Export high-definition patterns with color labels for various crafting projects.

**Highlights:** Photo to bead drawing conversion, Automatic color scheme identification, Adjustable canvas size (16x16 to 256x256), Accurate bead color statistics, Manual pixel editing, Swatch management, High-definition drawing export (PNG/PDF)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 42 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 14 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 224 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 448 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 616 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |


### BeadHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beadhub/id6749277754)

Create and share pixel art with a powerful editor and a vibrant community. Import images, use templates, and connect with other artists worldwide. Perfect for digital artists, game developers, and hobbyists.

**Highlights:** Intuitive pixel-by-pixel editor, Template library and image import, Social community for sharing and discovery, High-quality PNG export, User profiles and project organization, Cross-platform compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 3-month Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBeads free?

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

### Is BeadHub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iBeads or BeadHub?

BeadHub is rated higher. iBeads averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while BeadHub averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do iBeads or BeadHub have ads?

iBeads shows ads; BeadHub does not.

### Which is updated more often, iBeads or BeadHub?

iBeads ships an update every 3 days, and BeadHub every 2 days. Most recently, iBeads was updated on September 22, 2026 and BeadHub on September 23, 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.*