Comparison

Pixel to Beads vs Beadera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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/)

About

Beadera

Features
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Beadera: Fuse‑Bead Pixel Art Designer Beadera is an intuitive all‑in‑one pixel‑pattern and fuse‑bead design toolkit for hobby creators and craft‑lovers. Gather every core bead‑making mode and creative template inside one streamlined mobile‑only app. Generate custom fuse‑bead patterns entirely offline on your device without complex setup steps. We support blank canvas creation, photo‑to‑bead conversion, 3D bead layout, code‑based pixel painting, random pattern generation and daily exclusive template challenges. All pixel‑art drafts, custom bead layouts and your finished artwork get saved locally on your phone. There is no automatic cloud upload, no unauthorised background‑data tracking, which fully secures your unique craft designs. Ideal for DIY handmade projects, iron‑on fuse‑bead crafting, pixel‑art doodling, hobby leisure time, creative practice and sharing handmade‑artworks. Core Features New Blank Canvas: Build completely original 2D fuse‑bead pixel layouts from scratch, adjust grid size and arrange coloured beads freely. Photo‑To‑Bead: Convert any image from your photo album into a simplified bead‑pixel blueprint, ready‑made for your physical pegboard crafting. 3D Bead Mode: Design three‑dimensional bead‑plate models, craft layered stereoscopic bead‑art for ornaments and small‑decor pieces. Paint‑by‑Code: Load exclusive pattern codes to quickly pull up preset pixel templates, remix and recolor existing fuse‑bead designs. Random Generator: Get one‑click randomised bead layouts to beat creative block, discover brand‑new craft ideas effortlessly. Daily Template: Access a fresh exclusive bead‑pattern each day; remix, customise colours and make your own personalised version. Trending Template Library: Browse categorized pre‑made patterns (Animals, Food, Cute‑style, Classic‑designs). Remix existing popular bead‑art projects in one tap. Creator Progression System: Level‑up your Bead‑Egg avatar as you finish artwork, unlock dress‑up rewards, view achievement milestones and collect in‑app coins. Personal Works Gallery: Store, organise and review all your finished fuse‑bead pixel‑art pieces in a dedicated private‑work portfolio. Download Beadera to kick‑start your fuse‑bead crafting journey. Design, remix and build unique pixel‑bead art offline, wherever your creative hobby takes you.

Screenshots

Pixel to Beads4 screens
Beadera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pixel to Beads at 3 against Beadera's 1. Pixel to Beads also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pixel to Beads sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Beadera sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pixel to Beads versus Beadera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel to BeadsBeadera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB16 MB
Age rating9+12+
Developer怡兰 刘雯诗 龚

In-app purchases

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
6 purchases

Beadera

One-time6
  • Beadera Coin 20$5.99
  • Beadera Coin 50$10.99
  • Beadera Coin 100$19.99
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  • Beadera Coin 200$39.99
  • Beadera Coin 300$59.99
  • Beadera Coin 600$99.99

Questions

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

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