Comparison

iStitcher vs PixelBead

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

Head to head
About

iStitcher

Plan and track your knitting and crocheting projects with this app. Save photos, notes, and build custom charts to manage every step from idea to completion.

Highlights
  • Project planning
  • Photo and note saving
  • Chart building
  • Full process control
  • Knitting and crocheting tools
Features
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Design, organize, and create knitting and crochet patterns in one powerful app. Create Charts with Ease • Colorwork Charts – design pixel-style colorwork patterns on customizable grids. Perfect for knitting, crochet, tapestry crochet, and other colorwork projects. • Symbol Charts – build knitting and crochet charts using standard stitch symbols. • Free Form Charts – the ultimate chart editor with complete creative freedom. Place symbols anywhere, customize colors, resize, rotate, flip, and modify elements to create virtually any pattern. • Sketches – draw ideas, notes, and project concepts directly in the app. Keep Everything Organized Create projects and store all your work in one place: • Charts and pattern diagrams • Project photos and progress images • Notes and descriptions • References and planning materials Built-in Templates Get started quickly with ready-made templates and examples for common knitting and crochet projects. Powerful Calculators Save time with a collection of helpful knitting and crochet calculators, including: • Gauge Helper • Row Counter • Increase & Decrease Calculators • And many more tools designed to simplify pattern planning and project management. Premium Features Unlock Premium to get: • Unlimited projects • Advanced charting and customization tools • Access to all professional design features Subscription Information Premium features are available through an auto-renewing subscription. • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple Account Settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Subscriptions and payments are managed by Apple through your App Store account. Whether you’re creating a simple stitch diagram, a detailed colorwork chart, or a complex crochet pattern, this app provides everything you need to bring your ideas to life. Privacy Policy: https://www.apps-laboratory.com/privacy-policy-istitcher Terms of Use : https://www.apps-laboratory.com/terms-of-use-istitcher

About

PixelBead

Features
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Transform your photos and images into ready-to-use fuse bead patterns in seconds! Whether you love Perler, Artkal, Hama, or Pin Dou, PixelBead makes it effortless to create custom pegboard templates from your camera roll or favorite graphics. KEY FEATURES 1. Image to Bead Grid: Convert any photo or visual into a 1:1 pixel art pattern tailored to your target grid size. 2. Exact Color Matching: Automatically map pixels to real-world bead palettes (Perler, Artkal, Hama, and more). 3. Smart Shopping List: Get precise bead counts by color ID before you start so you never run out mid-project. 4. Crafting Mode: Track your placement color-by-color so you never lose your spot. 5. Custom Boards: Support for single standard pegboards (29x29) or multi-board grid layouts for large masterpiece projects. Turn your favorite photos, anime characters, and designs into physical pixel art today with PixelBead!

Screenshots

iStitcher4 screens
PixelBead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PixelBead at none against iStitcher's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. iStitcher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PixelBead asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iStitcher versus PixelBead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStitcherPixelBead
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaramanets Oleksandr帆 张

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iStitcher

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annually$29.991 Year
None

PixelBead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iStitcher free?
iStitcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixelBead free?
PixelBead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iStitcher or PixelBead have ads?
Neither iStitcher nor PixelBead shows ads.

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