Comparison

SnapVoxel vs Bead Library

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

Head to head
About

SnapVoxel

Features
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SnapVoxel is a bead pattern maker for turning photos into clear, buildable fuse bead grids. Import a pet photo, portrait, or craft idea, then generate a pattern with color codes, bead counts, material lists, and high-resolution exports. It is designed for makers who need more than a quick pixel effect. SnapVoxel helps you prepare the pattern, review the colors, count the beads, manage project files, and keep everything ready for making. Key features: - Turn photos into fuse bead patterns - Crop, rotate, mirror, and adjust the source image - Review a clear grid with coordinates - Match colors against supported bead palettes - See color codes and bead counts automatically - Edit the pattern manually when details need cleanup - Save projects and continue later - Export high-resolution pattern images for reference or sharing Great for: - Pet portraits and avatar crafts - Handmade gifts and keepsakes - Small craft booths and workshop prep - Pixel art references for bead projects - Makers who want color counts before starting SnapVoxel focuses on the full path from image to making: not just converting a photo, but preparing the pattern, colors, counts, and export files you need before you start placing beads. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bead Library

Create pixel art and bead designs from your photos or choose from a library of templates. Customize your creations with editing tools and track your progress. Save and share your finished artwork locally.

Highlights
  • Generate patterns from photos
  • Library of 330+ bead patterns
  • Customizable grid and color palettes
  • Editing tools: brush, eraser, fill
  • Save and share designs
  • Local storage for all creations
Features
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Find a pattern you love, turn a photo into pixel art, or start with a blank grid. Bead Library helps you plan your next fuse bead project, one bead at a time. FIND YOUR NEXT PROJECT Browse 440 bead patterns across 11 themes, from food and flowers to animals, everyday objects and festive designs. Search the library and save favorites for later. TURN PHOTOS INTO PATTERNS Choose a photo, adjust the crop and grid size, and match the image to a bead palette. Image conversion and project editing happen on your device. MAKE IT YOUR OWN Create on a blank canvas or edit a copy of a library pattern. Draw, erase, fill areas and pick colors. Use undo, redo and symmetry tools to refine the details. PREPARE YOUR BEADS Explore supported brand palettes and color codes. Check how many beads each color needs before you begin. SAVE A CHART YOU CAN FOLLOW Preview your chart with grid lines, color codes and bead counts. Save it to Photos or share an exported chart. Photo permission is required when saving to Photos. LEARN AS YOU GO Follow animated tutorials for bead placement, tape transfer, ironing, peeling and other practical steps. YOUR CREATIONS STAY LOCAL No account is required. Photos and projects are processed locally; we do not upload your creations to our server. Purchases and membership verification use Apple and RevenueCat services and require a connection. FREE AND MEMBERSHIP PATTERNS The library includes free and membership patterns. A membership is required to edit copies of membership patterns and save their charts. Exporting your own creations and free patterns does not require membership. Available in English and Simplified Chinese on iPhone and iPad. Privacy Policy: https://www.doudousoftware.com/pindou_privacy_policy_english.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Membership purchases are charged to your Apple account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple subscription settings. Check the purchase screen for the current price and billing period.

Screenshots

SnapVoxel4 screens
Bead Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bead Library at weekly against SnapVoxel's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. SnapVoxel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Bead Library sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapVoxel ships an update monthly, Bead Library weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
SnapVoxel versus Bead Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapVoxelBead Library
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size86 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperεŽŸι‡Ž θ‘›Fujian Huian Fengqi Fuyao Software Development Co.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SnapVoxel

Subscriptions2
  • SnapVoxel Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • SnapVoxel Annual Plan$3.991 Year
3 purchases

Bead Library

Subscriptions2
  • ζ‹Όθ±†ζœˆεΊ¦δΌšε‘˜$0.991 Month
  • ζ‹Όθ±†εΉ΄εΊ¦δΌšε‘˜$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • ζ°ΈδΉ…δΌšε‘˜$1.99

Questions

Is SnapVoxel free?
SnapVoxel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bead Library free?
Bead Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapVoxel or Bead Library have ads?
Neither SnapVoxel nor Bead Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapVoxel or Bead Library?
SnapVoxel ships an update monthly, and Bead Library weekly. Most recently, SnapVoxel was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bead Library on November 5, 2026.

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