PixelBead vs AstroPixel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PixelBead
Transform your photos into bead patterns quickly and easily. Automatically match colors, generate grids, and refine your designs with powerful editing tools. Supports popular bead brands and offers premium features for advanced users.
- Photo to bead pattern conversion
- Automatic color matching and grid generation
- Support for Perler, Hama, Artkal, Nabbi brands
- Manual pattern editing tools
- Bead usage statistics
- High-resolution PDF/PNG export (Premium)
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PixelBead helps you turn photos into clean bead patterns you can actually make. Import an image from your photo library or camera, generate a bead pattern in seconds, then refine the result with tools built for real bead projects. Whether you are making Perler, Hama, Artkal, or Nabbi designs, PixelBead helps you move from idea to printable pattern faster. WHAT YOU CAN DO ▸ Photo To Bead Pattern — Turn photos into bead patterns with automatic color matching and grid generation. ▸ AI Extraction (Premium) — Isolate a subject or simplify image content before conversion for cleaner results. ▸ Brand & Custom Palettes — Browse Perler, Hama, Artkal S, Artkal C, and Nabbi palettes; create your own palettes, add or import colors, and use them in new or existing patterns. ▸ Full Pattern Editing — Refine every pattern with brush, eraser, eyedropper, fill, batch replace, trim edges, and center tools. ▸ Building Guide — Build color by color, mark completed colors, and resume progress later. ▸ Clear Export (Premium) — Export high-resolution PDF or PNG files for printing, saving, and sharing. ▸ Bead Usage Stats — Check color counts, bead codes, row numbers, and total bead quantity before you start making. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import a photo from your library or camera. 2. Generate a bead pattern with color matching. 3. Edit details by hand and start making your pattern. WHY PIXELBEAD? ▸ Built for real fuse bead projects, not just simple image filters. ▸ Faster planning for pixel art, pegboard crafting, and printable bead patterns. ▸ Easier to move from photo to finished pattern on your phone. AI Extraction, Pattern Enhancement, batch color replacement, full Building Guide, and high-resolution PDF/PNG export require a Premium subscription. Terms of Use: https://neolabsapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://neolabsapp.com/privacy
AstroPixel
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AstroPixel ist ein Pixel-Editor für iPhone und iPad. Zeichne Sprites, Icons und kleine Animationen genau dort, wo deine Ideen entstehen – komplett offline und ohne Konto. DEIN LAYOUT, DEIN WORKFLOW Verschiebe die Bedienelemente dorthin, wo sie für deine Hand am besten erreichbar sind. Werkzeug und Farbe können zusammen auf frei belegbaren Steckplätzen liegen. ZEICHNEN UND ANIMIEREN • Ebenen und mehrere Frames • Zwiebelhaut für flüssige Animationen • Eigene Farbpaletten • Füllwerkzeug, Formen, Symmetrie und Pixel-Perfect-Hilfen • Rückgängig und Wiederholen • Anpassbare Arbeitsfläche und Werkzeugleiste IMPORT UND EXPORT Öffne Pixelgrafiken und Aseprite-Dateien. Exportiere deine Arbeit als PNG, JPEG, GIF, Sprite-Sheet, Aseprite, OpenRaster oder im AstroPixel-Projektformat. PRIVAT VON GRUND AUF AstroPixel enthält kein Tracking, keine Werbung und kein Benutzerkonto. Deine Projekte bleiben lokal auf deinem Gerät, bis du sie selbst exportierst oder teilst.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AstroPixel at none against PixelBead's 4. PixelBead's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. PixelBead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. AstroPixel asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PixelBead | AstroPixel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 笑海 吕 | Philipp Andre Marti Rathgeb |
In-app purchases
PixelBead
- PixelBead Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- PixelBead Premium$9.991 Year
- PixelBead Lifetime Offer$12.99
- PixelBead Lifetime$19.99
AstroPixel
No in-app purchases









