BeadNeko vs Mozaic
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.
Mozaic
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Turn a favorite photo into your next bead art project. Mozaic turns photos and illustrations into fuse bead patterns you can edit, explore in 3D and follow as you build. From a pet portrait to a colorful illustration, bring your ideas to life one bead at a time. CREATE, EDIT AND BUILD • Make patterns from your photos and images. Adjust the crop, brightness, contrast, grid size and number of colors. • Refine every detail with painting, erasing, color picking, bulk color replacement and undo/redo. • Preview your design in 3D. Rotate, tilt and zoom to explore it from different angles. • Plan your materials with bead counts for each color. Track what you own, add spare beads and see what is missing. • Build at your own pace. Highlight rows, sections or colors, mark completed beads and continue where you left off. • Export a PNG preview to save or share your pattern. Photo conversion and pattern editing happen on your device. START FREE Save one project and use the pattern creation, editing, 3D preview, material planning, progress tracking and PNG export tools. Mozaic+ Give every idea a place in your collection: • Save unlimited projects. • Export printable PDF reference charts in A4 or US Letter, including color keys, bead counts, board layouts and section charts with symbols and row/column coordinates. Mozaic+ is available through an in-app purchase. Prices and purchase details are shown in the app. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GJceWacfqvzf-svwPAN8dhwET0MnINLMkroW9wAC1HU/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WvLRY9LiXPZEbCFdMr_nNeUhaW4Zr0Cxy_KYiH91USg/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BeadNeko at 15.6 against Mozaic's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. BeadNeko sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mozaic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BeadNeko | Mozaic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 利龙 张 | Ahmet Giray Ucar |
In-app purchases
BeadNeko
- 拼豆猫 Pro$0.99
Mozaic
- Mozaic+ Weekly$2.997 Days
- Mozaic+ Monthly$7.991 Month









