Comparison

SnapVoxel vs Perler Bead Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Perler Bead Studio

Features
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Design pixel-perfect Perler bead patterns on your iPhone or iPad! CREATE • Draw with brush, eraser, bucket fill, eyedropper, line, rectangle & ellipse tools • 14/29/58/100 grid presets or custom sizes up to 100Ɨ100 • Import photos and convert them to bead patterns with color matching & dithering • Undo/redo with unlimited history, autosave drafts CRAFT • 120 bead colors across multiple brand systems (Perler, Hama, Artkal codes) • Color usage statistics & shopping list for real beads • Ironing simulation to preview the fused result • Export printable PDF patterns with color charts 3D & SHARE • Export your creations as STL / OBJ / 3MF files for 3D printing • Share patterns as compact template codes via chat apps • Record your creative process and share videos • Daily challenges & achievements Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SnapVoxel4 screens
Perler Bead Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

SnapVoxel and Perler Bead Studio are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. SnapVoxel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Perler Bead Studio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SnapVoxel versus Perler Bead Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapVoxelPerler Bead Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer原野 葛Fuzhou Jiku Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SnapVoxel

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

Perler Bead Studio

One-time5
  • Transparent Color Pack$1.99
  • Glow & Neon Color Pack$1.99
  • Pearl Color Pack$1.99
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  • Classic Color Pack$2.99
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is SnapVoxel free?
SnapVoxel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Perler Bead Studio free?
Perler Bead Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapVoxel or Perler Bead Studio have ads?
Neither SnapVoxel nor Perler Bead Studio shows ads.

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