# iBeads vs BeadNeko

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBeads | BeadNeko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeads/id6746666092/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beadneko-pixel-bead-maker/id6756809068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **42.4% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 244 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| 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) | [利龙 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649262253) |

## 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 |


### BeadNeko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beadneko-pixel-bead-maker/id6756809068)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 拼豆猫 Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*