# Threadologie vs PixelBead

The clearest difference is rating: PixelBead at 5.0 against Threadologie's 4.6. Threadologie's advantage is ratings volume (103 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threadologie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PixelBead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PixelBead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadologie has 103 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Threadologie ships an update weekly, PixelBead every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threadologie | PixelBead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadologie-bead-pattern/id6755602806/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelbead-bead-pattern-maker/id6761889951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 165 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucie Levices](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854797134) | [笑海 吕](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883077978) |

## What reviewers say

### Threadologie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadologie-bead-pattern/id6755602806)

Create and follow intricate seed bead patterns for various stitches. Transform photos into custom designs, access a library of free patterns, and track your progress with helpful guides. Optimize your beadwork with real bead color references and export options.

**Highlights:** Create peyote, brick, and loom bead patterns, Convert photos into editable patterns, Access a library of free patterns, Track progress bead by bead or row by row, Use real bead color references, Export patterns as PDFs (Pro feature)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creators monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Creator Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Creators Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Creators Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### PixelBead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelbead-bead-pattern-maker/id6761889951)

Transform your photos into bead patterns quickly and easily. Automatically match colors, generate grids, and refine your designs with powerful editing tools. Supports popular bead brands and offers premium features for advanced users.

**Highlights:** Photo to bead pattern conversion, Automatic color matching and grid generation, Support for Perler, Hama, Artkal, Nabbi brands, Manual pattern editing tools, Bead usage statistics, High-resolution PDF/PNG export (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PixelBead Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PixelBead Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| PixelBead Lifetime Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| PixelBead Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threadologie free?

Threadologie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PixelBead free?

PixelBead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Threadologie or PixelBead?

PixelBead is rated higher. Threadologie averages 4.6 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while PixelBead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Threadologie or PixelBead have ads?

Neither Threadologie nor PixelBead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threadologie or PixelBead?

Threadologie ships an update weekly, and PixelBead every 2 weeks. Most recently, Threadologie was updated on November 5, 2026 and PixelBead on October 31, 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.*