Comparison

Bead Duck vs BeadChick

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

Head to head
About

Bead Duck

Features
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Bead Duck is a mobile workspace for fuse bead creators who want to plan before they build. Instead of acting like a simple pattern generator, it focuses on draft preparation, palette planning, board arrangement, and cleaner project organization. Import a photo, turn it into a bead draft, adjust local color areas, fine-tune the grid, and review bead counts before you start. You can prepare circular or square board layouts, organize palette ideas, save multiple draft versions, and export preview-ready layouts that are easier to review before real assembly. This makes the app better suited for creators who want a planning workflow, not just a template result. If your process includes testing colors, comparing layouts, checking quantities, and refining drafts before placing beads, Bead Duck is positioned as a creation studio rather than another generic bead pattern app. Some advanced features require Pro. Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings and restore purchases at any time. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy are available in the app and on the App Store product page. Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUkZ6UnBwRU9qYVZZ Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUkZqeHBKYUhDZUtF

About

BeadChick

Features
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Turn a photo into a fuse bead pattern you can actually build. BeadChick converts pets, portraits, characters, and everyday snapshots into clean pixel-style patterns. Choose the subject or use the full photo, then adjust the pattern size, palette, and number of colors to fit your pegboard and the beads you have on hand. MADE FOR REAL-WORLD BEADING • Create a pattern from any photo • Isolate the main subject for a cleaner result • Choose from built-in bead palettes or create your own • View a zoomable grid with coordinates and color codes • See exact bead counts for every color • Erase, restore, or recolor individual cells • Undo and redo edits without losing your work • Save projects and export a high-resolution pattern image PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos and patterns are processed on your device. No account is required, and your images are not uploaded to our servers. Whether you are recreating a pet, planning a gift, or turning pixel art into a pegboard project, BeadChick takes the guesswork out of colors and quantities so you can spend more time making. Some advanced features, including custom palettes and iCloud sync and backup, require BeadChick Pro.

Screenshots

Bead Duck4 screens
BeadChick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BeadChick at every 4 days against Bead Duck's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Bead Duck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BeadChick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bead Duck ships an update fortnightly, BeadChick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Bead Duck versus BeadChick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBead DuckBeadChick
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer建军 鲁江宾 ę­¦

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bead Duck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

BeadChick

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Bead Duck free?
Bead Duck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeadChick free?
BeadChick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bead Duck or BeadChick have ads?
Neither Bead Duck nor BeadChick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bead Duck or BeadChick?
Bead Duck ships an update fortnightly, and BeadChick every 4 days. Most recently, Bead Duck was updated on July 8, 2026 and BeadChick on September 20, 2026.

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