Beadify vs DotBead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Image-to-pattern conversion
- Real-world bead color palettes
- 3D virtual workspace simulation
- HD blueprint and BOM export
- iCloud seamless sync
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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/)
DotBead
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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. — 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 — Multiple Bead Brands Choose the palette you already own. Supports: * Perler * Hama * Artkal * Mard — Precision Editing Designed for real-world crafting. * Crosshair cursor positioning * Tap any bead to identify its color code * Accurate grid editing — Shopping List Automatically generate a bead inventory. * Required colors * Bead quantities * Easy purchasing reference — Gallery Save your favorite creations. * Store projects * Reopen anytime * Export patterns — Advanced Controls Professional tools for better results. * Limit grid size * Color count reduction * Dithering algorithms * Smart color optimization — 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotBead at none against Beadify's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Beadify sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DotBead asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Beadify | DotBead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 浩 刘 | 辉章 何 |
In-app purchases
Beadify
- 10 AI Generations$3.99
- Beadify PRO Lifetime$4.99
- 30 AI Generations$9.99
DotBead
No in-app purchases









