Comparison

DotMaker Studio 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

DotMaker Studio

Features
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DotMaker is a touch-first pixel art editor built for mobile. Features • Canvas sizes from 16x16 up to 512x512 • Pen, eraser, fill, and eyedropper tools • Selection, copy, paste, move, rotate, and flip tools • Project saving and gallery management • PNG export and save to the Photos app • Korean / English support DotMaker is designed for quick pixel work such as icons, characters, sketches, and small UI assets.

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

DotMaker Studio4 screens
Pixel Beader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotMaker Studio at none against Pixel Beader's 2. DotMaker Studio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Pixel Beader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DotMaker Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DotMaker Studio ships an update every 3 months, Pixel Beader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DotMaker Studio versus Pixel Beader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotMaker StudioPixel Beader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOUNGSIK KIMYu Yan

In-app purchases

None

DotMaker Studio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pixel Beader

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

Questions

Is DotMaker Studio free?
DotMaker Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Beader free?
Pixel Beader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DotMaker Studio or Pixel Beader have ads?
Neither DotMaker Studio nor Pixel Beader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DotMaker Studio or Pixel Beader?
DotMaker Studio ships an update every 3 months, and Pixel Beader every 2 months. Most recently, DotMaker Studio was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pixel Beader on October 4, 2026.

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