Comparison

FanMake vs Pixel Beader

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

Head to head
About

FanMake

Create fan-made designs like posters, banners, and badges with text, photos, and stickers. Offers templates, visual effects, and project saving for easy editing and sharing.

Highlights
  • Canvas editing with text, photos, and stickers
  • Layer management and free arrangement
  • Templates and downloadable assets
  • Visual effects with filter and blend modes
  • Real-time preview and fine-tuned control
  • Save and continue editing projects
  • Export in PNG/JPEG formats
Features
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FanMake is a canvas editor built for fandom support and fan-made designs. Use text, photos, stickers, and templates to quickly create posters, hand banners, uchiwa fans, badges, and wallpapersβ€”then export images for sharing or printing. What you can do - Canvas editing: add text, photos, and stickers; scale/rotate; manage layers; arrange freely - Templates & assets: start from templates; download and manage stickers/textures as needed - Visual effects: adjust filter parameters for photos/stickers, layer textures with blend modes, and preview in real time - Project management: save as projects and continue editing anytime - Export & share: export PNG/JPEG and save to Photos Why you’ll love it - Easy to start: no complicated setup - Smooth workflow: fewer steps and fewer interruptions - Fine-tuned control: adjustable filter/texture parameters with preview and reset - Rich assets: downloadable stickers and textures for more creative possibilities Use cases - Support materials: posters, hand banners, uchiwa fans, badges, wallpapers, and more - Support images: birthday edits, voting/streaming promos, announcement graphics, and more Privacy & data We respect your privacy: - Your creations are typically stored on your device for editing, saving, and exporting - When you export to Photos, the system will request Photo Library permission to save exported images - If you subscribe to unlock Pro features, payments are handled by Apple; we only store subscription status locally to unlock features Privacy Policy: http://fanmake.com.cn/privacy.html Terms of Use: http://fanmake.com.cn/terms.html

About

Pixel Beader

Create custom bead patterns from scratch or by converting photos. Refine designs with drawing tools, layers, and reference images. Preview your creations in 3D and AR, and organize or share your projects.

Highlights
  • Bead-by-bead pattern design
  • Photo to pattern conversion
  • Interactive pattern previews
  • 3D and AR visualization
  • Pattern organization and sharing
  • Layer and reference image support
Features
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Design your own bead patterns. Follow them as you make. Pixel Beader is a bead pattern design and editing tool. Start with a blank pegboard or convert a favorite photo, then refine the shapes and colors to create something of your own. DESIGN AND EDIT Draw bead by bead, replace colors, pick colors, and erase. Use rectangular selection, lasso, and undo to refine your pattern. Layers, underlays, and floating reference windows help you work with reference images. Draw with Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad. TURN PHOTOS INTO PATTERNS Import a photo and adjust the grid size, sampling method, and color count. Check color codes and bead quantities, then continue editing your pattern. FOLLOW WHILE YOU MAKE Use interactive patterns to check color codes and highlighted rows and columns while placing physical beads. Interactive patterns require membership. PREVIEW IN 3D AND AR Simulate the fused finish and explore your creation from different angles in 3D. On supported devices, use AR to preview it in your surroundings. ORGANIZE AND SHARE Organize patterns in folders, save favorites, and recover deleted work from Recently Deleted. Export pattern images and 3D snapshots, or share project files that can be imported and edited again. FREE AND MEMBERSHIP The free version supports boards and patterns up to 104Γ—104. Optional monthly or lifetime membership unlocks projects up to 208Γ—208 and interactive pattern previews. PRIVACY AND DEVICE SUPPORT Photo processing and project data stay on your device and are not uploaded to a server. Apple Pencil features require a compatible iPad and Apple Pencil. AR requires an ARKit-compatible device. Support: missouryy@icloud.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Β© 2026 Yu Yan

Screenshots

FanMake3 screens
Pixel Beader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FanMake at every 4 days against Pixel Beader's every 2 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. FanMake sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pixel Beader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FanMake ships an update every 4 days, Pixel Beader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
FanMake versus Pixel Beader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanMakePixel Beader
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size292 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperδΈ°ζ―… 叢Yu Yan

Customer experience

FanMake

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pixel Beader

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FanMake

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly Plan7 Days trial$14.991 Year
2 purchases

Pixel Beader

Subscriptions1
  • Pixel Beader Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pixel Beader Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is FanMake free?
FanMake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Beader free?
Pixel Beader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FanMake or Pixel Beader have ads?
Neither FanMake nor Pixel Beader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FanMake or Pixel Beader?
FanMake ships an update every 4 days, and Pixel Beader every 2 months. Most recently, FanMake was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pixel Beader on October 21, 2026.

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