StitchItOn vs Beads Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
StitchItOn
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StitchItOn is an application that allows users to create creative projects for cross-stitching, beading, crocheting, and knitting pictures. A unique feature that StitchItOn provides is the ability to create patterns simply by describing your thoughts and ideas using artificial intelligence. It transforms them into images, allowing you to realize all your creative ideas without having to adapt them to foreign patterns from the internet or physical stores. The main benefit of StitchItOn is that it saves time and preserves your personal "creative mode," which is supported by the realization of any ideas using the AI function. Don't choose from what already exists... create your own!
Beads Buddy
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Turn any photo into a fuse bead pattern in seconds. Beads Buddy makes bead art easy. Pick a photo, choose the bead brand you already own, and get a clean, printable pattern ready to bead. No design skills needed. Features - Photo to pattern in seconds. Import any image and every color is matched to a fitting bead in your palette. - Works with the beads you have. Supports Perler, Hama, Artkal and Nabbi, with Midi and Mini sizes. - Full control. Adjust grid size, color count and contrast until the pattern looks exactly right. - PDF export. Print a perfectly sized guide and place it under a transparent pegboard. - Every pegboard shape. Squares, circles, hearts, hexagons and stars. - Free to use. Unlimited patterns and PDF export at no cost. How to make a pattern 1. Pick a clear photo. 2. Open it in Beads Buddy. 3. Choose your grid and bead brand. 4. Adjust until it looks right. 5. Export the PDF guide, bead it, and fuse. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, making a perler, hama or artkal pattern from a photo has never been simpler.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beads Buddy at none against StitchItOn's 2. Beads Buddy also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). StitchItOn's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StitchItOn sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Beads Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
StitchItOn ships an update every 5 weeks, Beads Buddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StitchItOn | Beads Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StitchItOn, s.r.o. | Pocket factory AB |
In-app purchases
StitchItOn
- Pattern from photo$3.99
- Scheme from description (AI)$6.99
Beads Buddy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is StitchItOn free?
Is Beads Buddy free?
Do StitchItOn or Beads Buddy have ads?
Which is updated more often, StitchItOn or Beads Buddy?
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