Comparison

StudArt vs Bead Camera

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

Head to head
About

StudArt

Features
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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.

About

Bead Camera

Features
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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 Ɨ 52, 78 Ɨ 78, or 104 Ɨ 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.

Screenshots

StudArt4 screens
Bead Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudArt ships an update every 2 months, Bead Camera daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
StudArt versus Bead Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudArtBead Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan Rodriguez雅妮 张

In-app purchases

None

StudArt

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bead Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is StudArt free?
StudArt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bead Camera free?
Bead Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StudArt or Bead Camera have ads?
StudArt shows ads; Bead Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, StudArt or Bead Camera?
StudArt ships an update every 2 months, and Bead Camera daily. Most recently, StudArt was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bead Camera on October 25, 2026.

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