Comparison

Threadologie vs FuseBeads

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

Head to head
About

Threadologie

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
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Create and follow seed bead patterns for peyote stitch, brick stitch and loom beading with Threadologie. Design bracelets, fringe earrings and other beadwork from scratch, turn a photo into a pattern, or choose a free pattern to get started. REAL BEAD COLORS AND REFERENCES Find bead colors from MIYUKI, TOHO, PRECIOSA ORNELA and MATUBO by manufacturer reference. Add them to your pattern palettes so you can identify the beads used in your design. Choose from available bead types, including MIYUKI Delica. FREE PATTERNS TO EXPLORE Browse the in-app library of free bead-weaving patterns and choose a project to follow. FROM PHOTO TO PATTERN Import an image to create an editable pattern. Refine the details, adjust the colors and make the design your own before you start beading. KEEP YOUR PLACE AS YOU BEAD Track your progress bead by bead or row by row, with directional arrows to guide you. Use tubular mode to follow compatible patterns worked in the round, including tubular peyote. DESIGN AROUND YOUR MATERIALS Edit and replace colors, build palettes and experiment with fringe layouts. Choose your bead type and size to estimate the finished dimensions. Save reusable shapes for future designs (Pro). EXPORT AND REOPEN YOUR WORK Export PDFs with word charts, bead counts, legends and QR codes (Pro). Add a cover photo of your finished piece. Scan a Threadologie QR code inside the app to reopen a compatible pattern and continue digitally. Designed for beginners and experts alike, Threadologie brings elegance, clarity, and ease to every step of your beadwork journey. Whether you’re crafting a bracelet, creating fringe earrings, designing peyote patterns for Etsy, or managing large loom projects, Threadologie helps you do it beautifully. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FuseBeads

Transform photos into fuse bead patterns quickly and easily. Create custom pixel art designs with various bead sizes and grid options. Export high-quality patterns for your DIY craft projects.

Highlights
  • Convert photos to bead patterns
  • Create custom pixel art
  • Multiple bead sizes and grids
  • Smart color palette generation
  • Easy editing with live preview
  • Export high-quality patterns
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

Threadologie4 screens
FuseBeads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Threadologie at none against FuseBeads's shown. FuseBeads's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Threadologie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FuseBeads sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Threadologie versus FuseBeads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadologieFuseBeads
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (103 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucie LevicesHenan Yuechuan Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Threadologie

All ratings100 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%

FuseBeads

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Threadologie

Subscriptions4
  • Creators monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Creator Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Creators Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Creators Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

FuseBeads

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Threadologie free?
Threadologie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FuseBeads free?
FuseBeads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Threadologie or FuseBeads have ads?
FuseBeads shows ads; Threadologie does not.
Which is updated more often, Threadologie or FuseBeads?
Threadologie ships an update weekly, and FuseBeads every 2 weeks. Most recently, Threadologie was updated on November 5, 2026 and FuseBeads on October 31, 2026.

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