Comparison

Beadify vs FuseBeads

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

Head to head
About

Beadify

Easily transform photos into pixel art and fuse bead patterns with smart color mapping to real-world bead palettes. Offers a 3D virtual workspace for simulation and exports high-definition blueprints with material lists. Seamlessly syncs projects across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Image-to-pattern conversion
  • Real-world bead color palettes
  • 3D virtual workspace simulation
  • HD blueprint and BOM export
  • iCloud seamless sync
Features
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Beadify is your ultimate companion for creating pixel art and fuse bead patterns. Whether you want to turn your favorite characters, cute pets, or beautiful landscapes into real-life bead crafts, Beadify generates the most accurate blueprints for you in just one tap. Say goodbye to color-matching struggles and tedious planning. [ Smart Image-to-Pattern ] Import photos from your gallery, and our smart algorithm instantly extracts outlines and colors to create a pixel art pattern. Supports custom pegboard sizes and multi-board combinations. [ Real-World Bead Palettes ] Built-in professional physical bead palettes supporting global industry standards. The algorithm automatically maps photo colors to real bead color codes, eliminating color discrepancies from the start. [ 3D Virtual Workspace ] A relaxing cyber bead desk! Simulate real tweezers and ironing on your phone. It is not just a preview tool to prevent melting disasters, but also a deeply relaxing space. [ Export HD Blueprints & BOM ] Automatically calculates the Bill of Materials (BOM) for all used colors. Export watermark-free HD PDFs or images with one tap, ready to print and craft. [ iCloud Seamless Sync ] All your pattern projects are safely stored in your private iCloud. Sync seamlessly across your devices and never lose a masterpiece. — [ PRO UNLOCK & TERMS ] Beadify offers a clean "Free Trial + Lifetime Buyout" model. - Lifetime Unlock: Pay once to permanently unlock all premium features (giant canvas, pro palettes, watermark-free exports). No hidden auto-renewing subscriptions. - Payments are securely processed through your Apple ID account. Privacy Policy: [https://greathao.github.io/beadify-support/#privacy](https://greathao.github.io/beadify-support/#privacy) Terms of Use (EULA): [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

About

FuseBeads

Features
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Turn photos and pixel art into fuse bead patterns in seconds. FuseBeads is a simple and powerful bead pattern maker for creating fuse bead, perler bead, and pixel art designs. Features: • Convert photos into bead patterns • Create custom pixel art designs • Multiple bead sizes and grid layouts • Smart color palette generation • Easy editing and live preview • Export high-quality patterns • Core photo and pattern processing happens on your device • The free version includes ads • An optional one-time FuseBeads Unlimited purchase removes ads and unlocks premium tools Perfect for fuse beads, perler beads, kandi art, pixel art, and DIY craft projects. Privacy Policy: https://www.yuechuanai.cn/apps/beads/privacy/en.html Terms of Use: https://www.yuechuanai.cn/apps/beads/terms/en.html

Screenshots

Beadify4 screens
FuseBeads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Beadify at none against FuseBeads's shown. Beadify also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beadify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FuseBeads sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beadify ships an update fortnightly, FuseBeads every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beadify versus FuseBeads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeadifyFuseBeads
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer浩 刘Henan Yuechuan Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Beadify

One-time1
  • Beadify PRO Lifetime$3.99
1 purchases

FuseBeads

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Beadify free?
Beadify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FuseBeads free?
FuseBeads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beadify or FuseBeads have ads?
FuseBeads shows ads; Beadify does not.
Which is updated more often, Beadify or FuseBeads?
Beadify ships an update fortnightly, and FuseBeads every 3 weeks. Most recently, Beadify was updated on September 21, 2026 and FuseBeads on September 26, 2026.

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