Comparison

SnapVoxel vs Bead Duck

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 Duck

Features
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Bead Duck is a mobile workspace for fuse bead creators who want to plan before they build. Instead of acting like a simple pattern generator, it focuses on draft preparation, palette planning, board arrangement, and cleaner project organization. Import a photo, turn it into a bead draft, adjust local color areas, fine-tune the grid, and review bead counts before you start. You can prepare circular or square board layouts, organize palette ideas, save multiple draft versions, and export preview-ready layouts that are easier to review before real assembly. This makes the app better suited for creators who want a planning workflow, not just a template result. If your process includes testing colors, comparing layouts, checking quantities, and refining drafts before placing beads, Bead Duck is positioned as a creation studio rather than another generic bead pattern app. Some advanced features require Pro. Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings and restore purchases at any time. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy are available in the app and on the App Store product page. Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUkZ6UnBwRU9qYVZZ Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUkZqeHBKYUhDZUtF

Screenshots

SnapVoxel4 screens
Bead Duck4 screens

Verdict

The call

SnapVoxel and Bead Duck are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Duck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapVoxel ships an update every 8 days, Bead Duck fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SnapVoxel versus Bead Duck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapVoxelBead Duck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size86 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperεŽŸι‡Ž 葛建军 鲁

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SnapVoxel

Subscriptions2
  • SnapVoxel Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • SnapVoxel Annual Plan$2.991 Year
3 purchases

Bead Duck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is SnapVoxel free?
SnapVoxel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bead Duck free?
Bead Duck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapVoxel or Bead Duck have ads?
Neither SnapVoxel nor Bead Duck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapVoxel or Bead Duck?
SnapVoxel ships an update every 8 days, and Bead Duck fortnightly. Most recently, SnapVoxel was updated on September 19, 2026 and Bead Duck on July 8, 2026.

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