StudArt vs Bead Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
StudArt
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StudArt turns your favorite photos into buildable brick mosaics. Choose your project size, baseplate layout and frame pieces, and let the app do the hard work for you. Design your mosaic Import a picture from your device. Pick the size of your mosaic and the number of plates. Preview a clean grid where every stud has its color and position. Plan your build Automatic calculation of baseplates, frame pieces and connectors. Clear separation between corner, edge and center plates. See how your project is distributed plate by plate. Build with confidence Step-by-step layout pages that show exactly where each stud goes. Dedicated views for connectors and pins so nothing is missing. Perfect for recreating pixel art, portraits and custom designs with real bricks. Export & share Generate a printable PDF with cover and full instructions. StudArt is made for brick fans, creators and teachers who want a simple way to turn ideas into physical brick art without doing the math by hand.
Bead Camera
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Turn your photos into pixel art and easy-to-follow fuse bead patterns with Bead Camera. Take a photo or import one from your library, choose a pattern size and color palette, then create a personalized pixel design in seconds. Key Features: ⢠Use the front or rear camera, or import existing photos ⢠Create patterns in 52 à 52, 78 à 78, or 104 à 104 sizes ⢠Choose different palettes and adjust colors and dithering ⢠Switch between round-bead and square-pixel views ⢠Display coordinates, color codes, and bead counts ⢠Extract objects and turn them into pixel decorations ⢠Create Polaroid, stamp, and custom pixel frames ⢠Draw directly on frames with pixel brushes ⢠Organize patterns, creations, and frames in one library ⢠Export creations as transparent PNG images Optional Pro features unlock watermark-free large-size exports and expanded library storage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudArt at none against Bead Camera's 2. Bead Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Bead Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. StudArt asks for nothing beyond the download.
StudArt ships an update every 2 months, Bead Camera daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | StudArt | Bead Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivan Rodriguez | é 妮 å¼ |
In-app purchases
StudArt
No in-app purchases
Bead Camera
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Pro Lifetime$2.99









