BeadNeko vs Carousel Atelier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeadNeko
Transform your photos into detailed pixel bead patterns. Easily import images, adjust grid size, and match colors to a specific palette. Export your finished designs with all necessary details for your crafting projects.
- Generate bead patterns from photos
- Color matching to Mard palette
- Adjustable grid size and algorithm
- View grid with coordinates and color totals
- Export pattern with materials list
- Light, dark, or system appearance options
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Turn a favorite photo into a clear, editable bead pattern with BeadNeko. Import an image from your library or camera, crop it to a square, and generate a pattern matched to the built-in Mard palette. Adjust the grid size and pattern algorithm to make a design that fits your project. Create with confidence: • Generate bead patterns from photos • Match colors to the Mard palette • View a grid with coordinates and color usage totals • Zoom and move around the pattern while you work • Export a pattern with grid, color numbers, and a materials list • Choose light, dark, or system appearance BeadNeko Pro unlocks background removal, manual pattern creation, advanced editing tools, and more export options.
Carousel Atelier
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Edition Proof captures a carousel before editing and compares the next edition slide by slide. Review copy, order, layout and rendered changes, then export a visual PDF proof. HOW TO USE THE UPGRADE 1. Create or open a project, then return to Projects → Edition Proof. Capture a named checkpoint. 2. Edit the project and capture another checkpoint. Select two saved editions to compare. 3. Read added, removed, moved, copy, layout and rendered changes. Export the PDF proof or JSON proof record. 4. Use the editor’s Export Studio to share PNG slides or a PDF document, or save rendered slides to Photos after granting permission. Design decks with templates, text blocks and brand kits. Storyboard Lab, Launch Readiness, pacing and publish-kit tools remain available. WHAT TO KNOW Up to 20 saved editions, 30 slides per checkpoint and 24 MB in the proof store. Slide identities drive matching. Proofs contain copy, layout details, fingerprints and preview images; they are not editable project backups. Brand changes or later template edits do not change frozen checkpoints. Accessibility and narrative checks are aids, not publication guarantees. iPhone and iPad. No account required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BeadNeko at Free against Carousel Atelier's $3.99. BeadNeko also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Carousel Atelier's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
BeadNeko is free to download; Carousel Atelier costs $3.99 up front. BeadNeko sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Carousel Atelier asks for nothing beyond the download.
BeadNeko ships an update every 8 days, Carousel Atelier weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeadNeko | Carousel Atelier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 利龙 张 | Robert Corbin |
In-app purchases
BeadNeko
- 拼豆猫 Pro$0.99
Carousel Atelier
No in-app purchases









