FuseBeadMaker vs BeadSnap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FuseBeadMaker
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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/
BeadSnap
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Turn any photo into a beautiful bead art pattern! BeadSnap converts your pictures into pixel-perfect bead patterns using standard fuse bead color palettes. Features: β’ One-tap photo to bead pattern conversion β’ Adjustable grid size (16β256) for any detail level β’ Material list with exact bead counts and color coordinates β’ Multiple brand color palettes (MARD, Perler, Generic) β’ Grid-based progress tracking β complete section by section β’ Save and resume projects anytime β’ Export and share material lists β’ Flip between bead pattern and original photo Perfect for fuse bead enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you're creating a small keychain or a large wall display, BeadSnap helps you plan, track, and complete your bead art with precision. Supports 34 standard bead colors with brand-specific code matching for MARD, Perler, and generic brands.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeadSnap at none against FuseBeadMaker's 4. FuseBeadMaker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. FuseBeadMaker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. BeadSnap asks for nothing beyond the download.
FuseBeadMaker ships an update fortnightly, BeadSnap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FuseBeadMaker | BeadSnap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ει θ | εΌΊ ζ |
In-app purchases
FuseBeadMaker
- FuseBeadMaker Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- FuseBeadMaker Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- FuseBeadMaker Pro Annual$3.991 Year
- FuseBeadMaker Pro Lifetime$4.99
BeadSnap
No in-app purchases









