Comparison

PixelBead vs Mozaic

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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 ā–ø Photo To Bead Pattern — Turn photos into bead patterns with automatic color matching and grid generation. ā–ø AI Extraction (Premium) — Isolate a subject or simplify image content before conversion for cleaner results. ā–ø 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. ā–ø Full Pattern Editing — Refine every pattern with brush, eraser, eyedropper, fill, batch replace, trim edges, and center tools. ā–ø Building Guide — Build color by color, mark completed colors, and resume progress later. ā–ø Clear Export (Premium) — Export high-resolution PDF or PNG files for printing, saving, and sharing. ā–ø 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? ā–ø Built for real fuse bead projects, not just simple image filters. ā–ø Faster planning for pixel art, pegboard crafting, and printable bead patterns. ā–ø 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

About

Mozaic

Features
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Turn a favorite photo into your next bead art project. Mozaic turns photos and illustrations into fuse bead patterns you can edit, explore in 3D and follow as you build. From a pet portrait to a colorful illustration, bring your ideas to life one bead at a time. CREATE, EDIT AND BUILD • Make patterns from your photos and images. Adjust the crop, brightness, contrast, grid size and number of colors. • Refine every detail with painting, erasing, color picking, bulk color replacement and undo/redo. • Preview your design in 3D. Rotate, tilt and zoom to explore it from different angles. • Plan your materials with bead counts for each color. Track what you own, add spare beads and see what is missing. • Build at your own pace. Highlight rows, sections or colors, mark completed beads and continue where you left off. • Export a PNG preview to save or share your pattern. Photo conversion and pattern editing happen on your device. START FREE Save one project and use the pattern creation, editing, 3D preview, material planning, progress tracking and PNG export tools. Mozaic+ Give every idea a place in your collection: • Save unlimited projects. • Export printable PDF reference charts in A4 or US Letter, including color keys, bead counts, board layouts and section charts with symbols and row/column coordinates. Mozaic+ is available through an in-app purchase. Prices and purchase details are shown in the app. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GJceWacfqvzf-svwPAN8dhwET0MnINLMkroW9wAC1HU/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WvLRY9LiXPZEbCFdMr_nNeUhaW4Zr0Cxy_KYiH91USg/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

PixelBead4 screens
Mozaic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PixelBead at 15.0 against Mozaic's 17.0. 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. PixelBead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Mozaic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 6 level
PixelBead versus Mozaic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelBeadMozaic
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer笑海 吕Ahmet Giray Ucar

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PixelBead

Subscriptions2
  • PixelBead Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • PixelBead Premium$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • PixelBead Lifetime Offer$12.99
  • PixelBead Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Mozaic

Subscriptions2
  • Mozaic+ Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Mozaic+ Monthly$7.991 Month

Questions

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

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