PixelBead vs BeadCraft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PixelBead
Easily transform photos into bead patterns or pixel art designs. This tool offers a straightforward way to create clear templates for bead art and allows for drawing and editing your own pixel creations. Save and share your finished artwork with others.
- Photo to bead pattern conversion
- Pixel art creator
- Multiple grid sizes
- Clear template guides
- Save and share creations
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PixelBead is a fun and easy-to-use app for creating bead patterns and pixel art. Turn any photo into a bead template or pixel design in seconds and bring your ideas to life. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced creator, PixelBead helps you go from inspiration to finished artwork with ease. Key Features Photo to Bead Pattern: Convert images into bead templates instantly Pixel Art Creator: Draw and edit your own pixel designs Multiple Sizes: Support for different grid and board sizes Clear Templates: Easy-to-follow bead pattern guides Save & Share: Export your creations and share them Perfect For Bead art enthusiasts Pixel artists DIY lovers Anyone who wants to turn photos into creative designs Create, customize, and share your own pixel and bead art with PixelBead.
BeadCraft
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BeadCraft Local helps you turn photos into ready-to-make fuse bead patterns. Import a pet photo, portrait, icon, or any local image, then convert it into a clear bead grid for real craft work. The app maps your image to Artkal S 5mm bead colors, counts the beads you need, and helps you export a printable making plan. Features: • Photo to bead pattern Import a local image and generate a bead grid for your chosen board size and color count. • Real bead color matching Match patterns to Artkal S 5mm colors so your plan is closer to the beads you actually use. • Bead material list See color usage and bead counts before you start making. • Printable PDF export Create clean pattern sheets for printing, sharing, or checking while crafting. • Progress tracking Mark completed beads as you work through larger patterns. • Local privacy Your photos, generated patterns, and project files stay on your device. Great for: • Perler bead and fuse bead makers • Pixel art craft projects • Pet portraits, avatars, charms, gifts, and decorations • Makers who want a private offline photo-to-pattern workflow The free version includes basic pattern creation. Pro unlocks larger boards, printable PDFs, unlimited saved projects, and high-resolution exports.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PixelBead at none against BeadCraft's 1. PixelBead also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. BeadCraft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PixelBead asks for nothing beyond the download.
PixelBead ships an update every 2 weeks, BeadCraft fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | PixelBead | BeadCraft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Interesting Soft Network Technology Co., Ltd. | 雪梅 黄 |
In-app purchases
PixelBead
No in-app purchases
BeadCraft
- BeadCraft Pro$6.99
