Threadologie vs Happy Beads

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/

Happy Beads is a mobile creative studio for water-activated craft beads. Choose a base board, draw motifs directly on the grid, and turn your own photos into clear bead templates. For quick projects, the app includes a broad template library: animals, comic-inspired motifs, buildings, vehicles, food, symbols, objects, and tools. Mix colors and bead shapes, switch between board sizes, and build each idea step by step. Features: - More than 20 board sizes for small charms, classic squares, large posters, and wide designs - Many bead colors including bold, bright, metallic, and translucent looks - Multiple bead styles such as round, jewel, polygon, star, metallic, and marble - Motif library with cat, dog, panda, fox, bunny, owl, turtle, dolphin, dino, castle, rocket, camera, controller, and more - Photo import as a drawing guide or as a bead-grid conversion - German and English with quick language switching - Mobile-first design with a central board and floating tool menu Happy Beads is made for creative craft ideas, family projects, template planning, and small pixel-art designs. It helps you test ideas digitally before recreating them with real beads. Note: Happy Beads is an independent creative app and is not affiliated with any craft bead manufacturer.