Comparison

Bead Duck vs DotBead

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

DotBead

Features
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Turn Any Photo into a Bead Pattern Create beautiful Perler, Hama, Artkal and Mard bead patterns from your photos or emoji in seconds. Whether you’re making gifts, pixel art, or DIY crafts, DotBead helps you generate accurate bead layouts with professional tools. β€” Features Photo & Emoji to Bead Patterns Convert any image or emoji into detailed bead patterns. * Photo to bead pattern * Emoji to bead pattern * Instant preview β€” Multiple Bead Brands Choose the palette you already own. Supports: * Perler * Hama * Artkal * Mard β€” Precision Editing Designed for real-world crafting. * Crosshair cursor positioning * Tap any bead to identify its color code * Accurate grid editing β€” Shopping List Automatically generate a bead inventory. * Required colors * Bead quantities * Easy purchasing reference β€” Gallery Save your favorite creations. * Store projects * Reopen anytime * Export patterns β€” Advanced Controls Professional tools for better results. * Limit grid size * Color count reduction * Dithering algorithms * Smart color optimization β€” Perfect For * Perler Beads * Hama Beads * Artkal Beads * Mard Beads * Fuse Beads * Pixel Bead Art * DIY Crafts * Handmade Gifts Subscriptions provide access to premium templates, advanced editing tools, and unlimited exports. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bead Duck4 screens
DotBead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotBead at none against Bead Duck's 3. DotBead also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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

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

Both are free to download. Bead Duck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DotBead asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Bead Duck versus DotBead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBead DuckDotBead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.016 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer建军 鲁辉章 何

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bead Duck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
None

DotBead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bead Duck free?
Bead Duck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotBead free?
DotBead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bead Duck or DotBead have ads?
Neither Bead Duck nor DotBead shows ads.

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