Comparison

DotMaker Studio vs Bead Pattern

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

Bead Pattern

Features
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Turn your favorite photos and illustrations into fuse bead patterns in seconds. Import an image, choose a grid size and color palette, and create a clear pixel-style pattern ready for crafting. Edit individual cells, plan multi-board projects, track your progress, and automatically calculate how many beads you need for each color. Key Features: - Convert photos and illustrations into fuse bead patterns - Support for MARD, COCO, Perler, Hama, Artkal, and other color palettes - Automatic color matching and bead quantity calculation - Paint, fill, pick colors, erase, mirror, undo, and fine-tune patterns - Track completed cells while crafting - Automatically save your work in the background - Plan large designs across multiple pegboards - Export high-resolution PNG patterns - Export actual-size 5 mm paginated PDF files for printing - Optimized for both iPhone and iPad - Photos are processed locally on your device and are never uploaded Whether you are creating portraits, pets, characters, or turning everyday memories into unique fuse bead art, Fuse Bead Pattern helps you go from image to finished project with ease.

Screenshots

DotMaker Studio4 screens
Bead Pattern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotMaker Studio at none against Bead Pattern's 1. DotMaker Studio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bead Pattern's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Bead Pattern sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DotMaker Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DotMaker Studio ships an update every 3 months, Bead Pattern every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
DotMaker Studio versus Bead Pattern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotMaker StudioBead Pattern
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOUNGSIK KIM文智 擪

In-app purchases

None

DotMaker Studio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bead Pattern

One-time1
  • Bead Pattern Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is DotMaker Studio free?
DotMaker Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bead Pattern free?
Bead Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DotMaker Studio or Bead Pattern have ads?
Neither DotMaker Studio nor Bead Pattern shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DotMaker Studio or Bead Pattern?
DotMaker Studio ships an update every 3 months, and Bead Pattern every 8 days. Most recently, DotMaker Studio was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bead Pattern on October 25, 2026.

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