Comparison

iBeads vs FuseBeads

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

FuseBeads

Features
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Turn photos and pixel art into fuse bead patterns in seconds. FuseBeads is a simple and powerful bead pattern maker for creating fuse bead, perler bead, and pixel art designs. Features: • Convert photos into bead patterns • Create custom pixel art designs • Multiple bead sizes and grid layouts • Smart color palette generation • Easy editing and live preview • Export high-quality patterns • Core photo and pattern processing happens on your device • The free version includes ads • An optional one-time FuseBeads Unlimited purchase removes ads and unlocks premium tools Perfect for fuse beads, perler beads, kandi art, pixel art, and DIY craft projects. Privacy Policy: https://www.yuechuanai.cn/apps/beads/privacy/en.html Terms of Use: https://www.yuechuanai.cn/apps/beads/terms/en.html

Screenshots

iBeads4 screens
FuseBeads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iBeads at every 3 days against FuseBeads's every 3 weeks. iBeads also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). 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. iBeads sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and FuseBeads sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBeads ships an update every 3 days, FuseBeads every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iBeads versus FuseBeads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBeadsFuseBeads
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杭州百塑科技有限公司Henan Yuechuan Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

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

FuseBeads

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is iBeads free?
iBeads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FuseBeads free?
FuseBeads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iBeads or FuseBeads have ads?
Both iBeads and FuseBeads show ads.
Which is updated more often, iBeads or FuseBeads?
iBeads ships an update every 3 days, and FuseBeads every 3 weeks. Most recently, iBeads was updated on October 18, 2026 and FuseBeads on October 12, 2026.

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