SnapVoxel vs BeadCube

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/

See the finished piece in 3D before placing your first bead. BeadCube is a complete workspace for fuse-bead creators. Turn photos into clear patterns, start from a blank canvas, inspect the finished look in 3D, and find structural weak points before you assemble or iron your work. 3D PREVIEW View your flat pattern as dimensional beads. Drag to inspect it from different angles or jump to preset views, so colors, silhouettes, and assembly relationships are easier to judge before you begin. PHOTO TO PATTERN Choose a photo, crop the subject, and generate a bead pattern automatically. BeadCube suggests a suitable grid and color count, with controls for background removal, color limits, artwork type, and dithering. CREATE AND EDIT Start with a blank canvas or refine a generated pattern cell by cell. Paint, erase, fill, pick colors, select, flip, rotate, undo, and redo. Keep the source image underneath as a reference while correcting details. DESIGNED FOR IPAD Make full use of the larger display with side-by-side previews and controls, an editor that keeps the canvas and inspector visible together, and pattern-plus-3D assembly views. Apple Pencil support enables precise input, while separate finger drawing and panning controls keep longer creative sessions comfortable and efficient. STRUCTURE CHECK Detect isolated beads, detached regions, diagonal-only connections, and critical weak points. Locate each issue, reinforce it, ignore an intentional detail, and run the check again after editing. IMPORT FROM LINKS Paste an external link that contains an image. BeadCube first tries to recognize an existing grid pattern; other images continue through the photo conversion flow. Only import content you have the right to use. ASSEMBLY AND MATERIALS Review bead counts by color, focus on one color while assembling, and export clear patterns, color references, and material lists for printing or sharing. MORE • Curated built-in templates • Designed for iPhone and iPad • Automatic project saving • Pro unlocks more projects, iCloud sync, and professional export MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS • Weekly Experience: auto-renews weekly • Annual Pro: auto-renews yearly • Lifetime Pro: one-time purchase, no renewal Prices are shown in your local currency on the purchase screen. Auto-renewing subscriptions can be managed or canceled in your Apple Account settings. Cancellation takes effect after the current billing period. Lifetime Pro is a non-consumable purchase and does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://finngra.github.io/BeadCube/privacy-en.html Support: https://finngra.github.io/BeadCube/support-en.html Terms of Use: https://finngra.github.io/BeadCube/terms-en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/