Comparison

iBeads vs BeadNeko

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

Head to head
About

iBeads

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
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[One-click to generate professional beads drawings] - Intelligently convert photos into beads pixel paintings, automatically identify the best color scheme - Adjustable canvas size (16x16 to 256x256 free zoom) - Accurate color number statistics function, automatically calculate the number of beads required for each color 【Advanced Editing Artifact】 - Multiple references to scaling canvas details, supports manual modification of each pixel point - Swatch management function: merge similar colors/delete redundant colors/replace the entire color scheme - Real-time original image comparison mode, refer to original images at any time when creating 【Exclusive tool for handicraft enthusiasts】 - Export high-definition drawings (supports PNG/PDF format, including color number labels) - Built-in popular bead brand color library 【Applicable scenarios】 - Handmade experts quickly make personalized beads patterns - Creative material generation of parent-child DIY activities - Pixel Art lovers’ creation tools - Auxiliary design for cross stitch/diamond painting and other handmade projects "From a newbie to a master, use iBeads to unleash your creativity!"

About

BeadNeko

Transform your photos into detailed pixel bead patterns. Easily import images, adjust grid size, and match colors to a specific palette. Export your finished designs with all necessary details for your crafting projects.

Highlights
  • Generate bead patterns from photos
  • Color matching to Mard palette
  • Adjustable grid size and algorithm
  • View grid with coordinates and color totals
  • Export pattern with materials list
  • Light, dark, or system appearance options
Features
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Turn a favorite photo into a clear, editable bead pattern with BeadNeko. Import an image from your library or camera, crop it to a square, and generate a pattern matched to the built-in Mard palette. Adjust the grid size and pattern algorithm to make a design that fits your project. Create with confidence: • Generate bead patterns from photos • Match colors to the Mard palette • View a grid with coordinates and color usage totals • Zoom and move around the pattern while you work • Export a pattern with grid, color numbers, and a materials list • Choose light, dark, or system appearance BeadNeko Pro unlocks background removal, manual pattern creation, advanced editing tools, and more export options.

Screenshots

iBeads4 screens
BeadNeko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BeadNeko at 5.0 against iBeads's 3.7. BeadNeko also leads on ads (none vs shown). iBeads's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. iBeads sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and BeadNeko sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeadNeko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of iBeads's written reviews are positive against 40% of BeadNeko's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBeads ships an update every 3 days, BeadNeko every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iBeads versus BeadNeko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBeadsBeadNeko
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杭州百塑科技有限公司利龙 张

Customer experience

iBeads

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral15.2%
Negative42.4%

BeadNeko

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iBeads

One-time5
  • 42 Coins$0.99
  • 14 Coins$0.99
  • 224 Coins$4.99
Show 2 more
  • 448 Coins$9.99
  • 616 Coins$12.99
1 purchases

BeadNeko

One-time1
  • 拼豆猫 Pro$0.99

Questions

Is iBeads free?
iBeads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeadNeko free?
BeadNeko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iBeads or BeadNeko?
BeadNeko is rated higher. iBeads averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while BeadNeko averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do iBeads or BeadNeko have ads?
iBeads shows ads; BeadNeko does not.
Which is updated more often, iBeads or BeadNeko?
iBeads ships an update every 3 days, and BeadNeko every 9 days. Most recently, iBeads was updated on September 22, 2026 and BeadNeko on September 11, 2026.

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