Pixel to Beads vs Beadcraft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixel to Beads
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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/)
Beadcraft
Transform photos into detailed fuse bead patterns with this app. It offers automatic conversion, supports multiple bead brands and sizes, and includes a library of pre-made designs for easy crafting.
- Photo to bead pattern conversion
- Multiple bead brands and sizes
- Pattern library with pre-made designs
- Automatic color matching
- Pixel layout and color guides
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Beadcraft Turn Your Photos into Fuse Bead Patterns Create stunning fuse bead designs in seconds with our smart bead pattern generator. Simply upload a photo or take a picture, and instantly transform it into a pixel-perfect bead pattern. KEY FEATURES Photo to Bead Pattern - Upload images from your gallery or take photos directly in the app - Automatically convert photos into detailed pixel bead patterns - Generate easy-to-follow bead grids for crafting Multiple Bead Brands & Sizes - Switch between different fuse bead brands with accurate color matching - Support for popular bead sizes: - 2.6mm Mini Beads - 5mm Standard Beads - 10mm Big Beads - Optimize patterns based on bead size and brand color differences Pattern Library - Explore a growing collection of ready-made bead templates - Discover cute characters, animals, pixel art, seasonal designs, and more - Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike EASY & FUN CRAFTING - Clear pixel layouts and color guides - Great for DIY projects, family activities, and creative hobbies - Suitable for kids, teens, and adults Turn every photo into bead art and bring your creativity to life. ※※About Beadcraft Premium Subscription※※ - Subscription Benefits: Unlock premium features - Payment will only be charged to your iTunes account once you confirm - Manage Subscription: Go to your device’s [Settings] → Apple ID → [Subscriptions] to modify or cancel - Subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off We welcome all your feedback to help us improve our app. Privacy Policy: http://beadcraft.cloudleaplimited.com/#/privacy Terms of Service: http://beadcraft.cloudleaplimited.com/#/agreement Contact Us: http://beadcraft.cloudleaplimited.com/#/
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Verdict
Pixel to Beads and Beadcraft 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 · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pixel to Beads sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Beadcraft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Pixel to Beads | Beadcraft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 怡兰 刘 | developer@cloudleaplimited.com |
In-app purchases
Pixel to Beads
- 1个月会员$0.991 Month
- 1年会员$6.991 Year
- 永久会员$14.99
Beadcraft
- BeadCraft _Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- BeadCraft _Premium1 Month trial$39.991 Year








