Comparison

Beadify vs Pixel Beader

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

Pixel Beader

Features
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Pixel Beader is a fuse bead design and pattern-making app built for iPhone and iPad. It gives you a complete workflow for creating, choosing colors, previewing, and sharing fuse bead art. 【From ideas to bead patterns】 Start with a blank pegboard and place beads one by one, or import a photo and quickly turn it into a clean pixel bead pattern. Fine-tune the rows, columns, sampling method, transparent background, and color count. Pixel Beader automatically matches colors to your palette and shows the code and quantity for every bead color. 【Precise editing, flexible colors】 On an iPad that supports Apple Pencil, you can place, replace, and erase beads as naturally as drawing. You can also switch to touch editing. Convert between pegboards and patterns to move smoothly from digital design to hands-on crafting. Choose from multiple built-in bead palettes, or add and edit your own colors. 【Organize, preview, and share】 Organize patterns in folders, favorite the designs you use most, and recover accidentally deleted items from Recently Deleted. When your design is ready, simulate the fusing process and preview Film, Parchment, and Teflon surface finishes. Inspect the finished piece from different angles in 3D or AR. Export pattern images and 3D snapshots, or share editable project files that can be imported again. 【Key features】 • Edit individual beads with Apple Pencil or touch • Pen, single-bead editing, eyedropper, eraser, lasso, and undo tools • Turn photos into pixel bead patterns • Automatically generate color legends and bead counts • Multiple built-in bead palettes • Organize patterns in folders • Favorites and Recently Deleted • Simulate fusing with three surface finishes • Inspect finished designs in 3D and AR • Export and share pattern images 【Privacy】 All photo processing and project data remain on your device and are never uploaded to a server. 【Membership】 The free plan supports pegboards and patterns up to 104 × 104. An optional monthly or lifetime membership unlocks projects up to 208 × 208 and interactive pattern previews. From inspiration to pattern to finished piece, Pixel Beader keeps every step of your creative process clear and organized. 【Requirements】 Apple Pencil features require a compatible iPad and Apple Pencil. AR features require an ARKit-compatible device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beadify4 screens
Pixel Beader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Beadify at fortnightly against Pixel Beader's every 2 months. Beadify also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 18.1). On price, ads, 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 Pixel Beader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beadify ships an update fortnightly, Pixel Beader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beadify versus Pixel Beader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeadifyPixel Beader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer浩 刘Yu Yan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Beadify

One-time1
  • Beadify PRO Lifetime$3.99
2 purchases

Pixel Beader

Subscriptions1
  • Pixel Beader Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pixel Beader Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Beadify free?
Beadify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Beader free?
Pixel Beader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beadify or Pixel Beader have ads?
Neither Beadify nor Pixel Beader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beadify or Pixel Beader?
Beadify ships an update fortnightly, and Pixel Beader every 2 months. Most recently, Beadify was updated on September 21, 2026 and Pixel Beader on September 3, 2026.

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