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

Design intricate beadwork patterns with powerful yet simple tools. Convert images to bead designs, track your progress, and export professional charts. Suitable for both beginners and experienced crafters.

Highlights
  • Image-to-pattern conversion
  • Bead-by-bead tracking
  • Directional stitching guidance
  • Smart row navigation
  • Advanced color editor
  • PDF export with word charts
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

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. Threadologie also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. 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 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Threadologie versus FuseBeads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadologieFuseBeads
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucie LevicesHenan Yuechuan Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

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 3 weeks. Most recently, Threadologie was updated on October 14, 2026 and FuseBeads on September 26, 2026.

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