Pixel Art Dev vs BeadCanvas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixel Art Dev
Create pixel art for retro games on a small canvas. This editor is designed for efficient development of pixel graphics with a focus on retro aesthetics. It offers a streamlined experience for artists and game developers.
- Small canvas focus
- Retro game art creation
- Streamlined interface
- Pixel graphics editor
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A pixel art editor with a focus on small canvas sizes used in retro game development.
BeadCanvas
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BeadCanvas turns photos and ideas into clear, practical fuse bead patterns. Shape the design, refine every bead, prepare the right colors, and carry a project from inspiration to a useful making guide. Create from any idea Start with a photo, a blank grid, or a built-in design. Adjust the grid, color range, blending, and level of detail while the preview helps you find the right balance between a recognizable image and a pattern that is comfortable to build. Work with real bead palettes Choose a bead brand, series, and size before generating. Palette entries keep their documented color codes, so the pattern, material summary, and exported files stay aligned. A universal palette is also available when you want to explore freely. Perfect every bead Draw, erase, fill areas, pick colors from the canvas, move around the pattern, and undo or redo changes. Color search and clear bead codes make detailed corrections manageable even in dense designs. A cleanup tool can consolidate near-duplicate stray colors while preserving important outlines. Plan before you make See the finished size estimate, bead totals, color quantities, coverage, and pegboard layout in one place. Sort the materials by code and use the production view as a practical reference while assembling the design. Export useful guides Create pattern images and print-ready PDF guides with optional grids, bead codes, project details, and a color legend. Export the shopping list as an image, PDF, spreadsheet-friendly CSV, or plain text for planning and sharing. Keep every project organized Search and sort your library, rename or duplicate a design, and reopen it whenever inspiration returns. Export a complete backup, then restore or safely merge the verified data later, so your collection remains portable and under your control. From the first photo to the final bead, BeadCanvas keeps the creative process focused, accurate, and enjoyable. Subscription terms: BeadCanvas offers an optional auto-renewing subscription. The price and billing period are shown in the app before confirmation. It renews automatically for the same period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel it at any time through your app store account. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getflutterapp.web.app/pixel/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Art Dev at none against BeadCanvas's shown. BeadCanvas's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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. Pixel Art Dev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BeadCanvas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Pixel Art Dev | BeadCanvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Harris Jr | 庆鸿 林 |
In-app purchases
Pixel Art Dev
- Pro Mode$3.99
BeadCanvas
- BeadCanvas Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
- BeadCanvas Plus Yearly$4.991 Year
- BeadCanvas Plus Lifetime$9.99









