Comparison

Pixel to Beads vs BeadSnap

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

Head to head
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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” hands-free operation - **Chart sync**: When the row count changes, the chart automatically scrolls to the corresponding row β€” 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 β€” we review feedback regularly and release updates accordingly. > Option 2: Leave your request in the App Store review section β€” 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/)

About

BeadSnap

Features
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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 (16–256) 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.

Screenshots

Pixel to Beads4 screens
BeadSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeadSnap at none against Pixel to Beads's 3. Pixel to Beads's advantage is iOS requirement (14 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Pixel to Beads sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BeadSnap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pixel to Beads versus BeadSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel to BeadsBeadSnap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer怑兰 刘强 李

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixel to Beads

Subscriptions2
  • 1δΈͺζœˆδΌšε‘˜$0.991 Month
  • 1εΉ΄δΌšε‘˜$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • ζ°ΈδΉ…δΌšε‘˜$14.99
None

BeadSnap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel to Beads free?
Pixel to Beads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeadSnap free?
BeadSnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel to Beads or BeadSnap have ads?
Neither Pixel to Beads nor BeadSnap shows ads.

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