Comparison

iBeads vs Hue Studio

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

Head to head
About

iBeads

Easily transform photos into bead pixel art with intelligent color scheme identification and adjustable canvas sizes. Offers advanced editing tools for precise pixel modification and swatch management. Export high-definition drawings with color number labels, ideal for handicraft enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Photo to bead pixel art conversion
  • Adjustable canvas size
  • Accurate color number statistics
  • Manual pixel modification
  • Swatch management
  • High-definition drawing export
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

Hue Studio

Features
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视觉自动扫描生成布局文件 创作各种灯光效果 DIY灯光效果编程 极简易学小白快速上手 AE CAD联动功能满足专业级需求
剪映级专业动画编辑器 提高施工安装效率 无线级联解决多台控制器同步

Screenshots

iBeads4 screens
Hue Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hue Studio at none against iBeads's 5. Hue Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence 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. Hue Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBeads ships an update every 4 days, Hue Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iBeads versus Hue Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBeadsHue Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杭州百塑科技有限公司Zhongshan Tolink Network Technology Co., LTD

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iBeads

One-time5
  • 42 Coins$0.99
  • 14 Coins$0.99
  • 224 Coins$4.99
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  • 448 Coins$9.99
  • 616 Coins$12.99
None

Hue Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBeads free?
iBeads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hue Studio free?
Hue Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iBeads or Hue Studio have ads?
iBeads shows ads; Hue Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, iBeads or Hue Studio?
iBeads ships an update every 4 days, and Hue Studio weekly. Most recently, iBeads was updated on November 14, 2026 and Hue Studio on November 10, 2026.

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