Comparison

FuseBeadMaker vs Pixel to Beads

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

Head to head
About

FuseBeadMaker

Features
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FuseBeadMaker turns photos and images into clear, buildable fuse bead patterns. Import a pet, portrait, illustration, or craft idea, choose the detected person or animal you want to keep, and preview the result before creating the grid. Start with your own photo or browse 236 ready-to-use templates. Seven pattern styles help preserve outlines, simplify colors, or highlight important details. With 3D Beads (Beta), a flat pattern can also become an editable layered bead form. Plan and finish each project: - Generate bead patterns from photos and images - Select detected people or pets before conversion - Choose from 7 pattern styles and 236 templates - Review color codes, color counts, and total beads - Check missing beads and suggested replacements - Edit the grid and individual cells manually - Import PDF patterns, recognize grids, legends, and color codes, and review uncertain cells - Save multiple PDF pages as separate projects - Check materials before starting, build by color or row, and keep timed session history - Manage material and inventory references - Preview and export high-resolution images - Export A4 PDFs and split-board references - Create and edit layered 3D bead projects (Beta) - Save projects locally and continue later Photo processing, projects, inventory, and pattern data stay on your device. No account is required. Great for pet portraits, handmade gifts, pixel art references, and larger projects that benefit from color-by-color guidance. Privacy Policy: https://fusebeadmaker.tardislabs.app/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pixel to Beads

Features
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Pixel Beads is the ultimate companion app for bead art enthusiasts. Whether you're a beginner placing your first beads or an experienced creator designing intricate patterns, Pixel Beads gives you the tools to design, count, manage, and share your pixel bead projects with ease. --- ### Pixel Canvas & Drawing Design stunning bead patterns on a fully customizable pixel canvas — up to 280x280 cells. - **Multiple drawing modes**: Single-cell fill, rectangle batch draw, flood fill, eraser, color picker, and move tool - **Mirror modes**: Left-right and top-bottom symmetry drawing — create symmetric patterns in half the time - **Multi-select mode**: Select multiple cells at once for batch fill or erase - **Auto Draw**: Import a reference image and automatically convert it into a pixel bead pattern - **Noise optimization**: Intelligently detect and merge similar colors to reduce bead variety and simplify your project - **Layer management**: Stack multiple layers for complex pattern design - **Undo / Redo**: Unlimited undo steps — create freely without worry - **Coordinate system**: Display row and column coordinates to precisely locate every bead - **Grid customization**: Set bold grid intervals for easy bead counting ### Charts & Symbol System - **Knitting & Crochet Symbol Handbook**: 500+ professional symbols with Chinese/Japanese/English trilingual reference - **Custom symbols**: Combine base symbols and decorators to create your own unique symbols - **Text charts**: Add text annotations directly on the canvas - **Crochet chart creation**: Supports circle, square, ellipse, spiral, and other shape elements - **Shared charts**: Browse and use chart templates shared by other users (rabbit, tiger, dragon, snowflake, and more) ### Bead Counter A smart counting tool designed specifically for the bead-placing process — never lose count again. - **Row & bead dual-axis counting**: Track both current row number and bead count per row simultaneously - **Change mode**: Set initial bead count, trigger rows, bead change amount, and repeat times — get automatic prompts for increase/decrease operations - **Stable mode**: Fixed bead count mode, ideal for regular patterns - **Auto count**: Set a countdown interval to trigger counting automatically — hands-free operation - **Chart sync**: When the row count changes, the chart automatically scrolls to the corresponding row — what you count is what you see - **Operation log**: Full record of every add/subtract action, with one-tap clear - **Vibration alerts**: Subtle phone vibration when a row goal is reached or a bead change is needed ### Project Management & Analytics - **Full project lifecycle**: Track every project from preparation through in-progress to completion - **Multiple charts per project**: Link multiple bead charts to a single project for complex creations ### Data Management - **iCloud backup & sync**: One-tap upload to iCloud, seamless sync across all your devices - **CSV bulk import/export**: Import and export bead data in bulk for easy data migration - **Project file sharing**: Export `.pxproj` project files to share with friends or continue on another device ### Membership Benefits - Monthly / Annual / Lifetime membership options - Unlimited bulk import and export - Unlimited iCloud sync - Create unlimited projects - Create canvases larger than 16x16 - Full counter feature unlock - Advanced features: rectangle batch draw, copy & paste between projects, and more --- **What if the app doesn't meet your needs?** > Option 1: Use the in-app Technical Support feedback — we review feedback regularly and release updates accordingly. > Option 2: Leave your request in the App Store review section — we actively monitor and respond to all comments. Your subscription supports the developer and helps ensure continuous stable updates and feature improvements. ===EULA=== [Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA)](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

FuseBeadMaker4 screens
Pixel to Beads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pixel to Beads at 14 against FuseBeadMaker's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FuseBeadMaker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pixel to Beads sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FuseBeadMaker versus Pixel to Beads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuseBeadMakerPixel to Beads
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB47 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer原野 葛怡兰 刘

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FuseBeadMaker

Subscriptions3
  • FuseBeadMaker Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • FuseBeadMaker Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • FuseBeadMaker Pro Annual$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • FuseBeadMaker Pro Lifetime$4.99
3 purchases

Pixel to Beads

Subscriptions2
  • 1个月会员$0.991 Month
  • 1年会员$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • 永久会员$14.99

Questions

Is FuseBeadMaker free?
FuseBeadMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel to Beads free?
Pixel to Beads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FuseBeadMaker or Pixel to Beads have ads?
Neither FuseBeadMaker nor Pixel to Beads shows ads.

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