Comparison

FuseBeads vs BeadChick

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FuseBeads

Features
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Turn photos and pixel art into fuse bead patterns in seconds. FuseBeads is a simple and powerful bead pattern maker for creating fuse bead, perler bead, and pixel art designs. Features: • Convert photos into bead patterns • Create custom pixel art designs • Multiple bead sizes and grid layouts • Smart color palette generation • Easy editing and live preview • Export high-quality patterns • Core photo and pattern processing happens on your device • The free version includes ads • An optional one-time FuseBeads Unlimited purchase removes ads and unlocks premium tools Perfect for fuse beads, perler beads, kandi art, pixel art, and DIY craft projects. Privacy Policy: https://www.yuechuanai.cn/apps/beads/privacy/en.html Terms of Use: https://www.yuechuanai.cn/apps/beads/terms/en.html

About

BeadChick

Features
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Turn a photo into a fuse bead pattern you can actually build. BeadChick converts pets, portraits, characters, and everyday snapshots into clean pixel-style patterns. Choose the subject or use the full photo, then adjust the pattern size, palette, and number of colors to fit your pegboard and the beads you have on hand. MADE FOR REAL-WORLD BEADING • Create a pattern from any photo • Isolate the main subject for a cleaner result • Choose from built-in bead palettes or create your own • View a zoomable grid with coordinates and color codes • See exact bead counts for every color • Erase, restore, or recolor individual cells • Undo and redo edits without losing your work • Save projects and export a high-resolution pattern image PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos and patterns are processed on your device. No account is required, and your images are not uploaded to our servers. Whether you are recreating a pet, planning a gift, or turning pixel art into a pegboard project, BeadChick takes the guesswork out of colors and quantities so you can spend more time making. Some advanced features, including custom palettes and iCloud sync and backup, require BeadChick Pro.

Screenshots

FuseBeads4 screens
BeadChick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BeadChick at none against FuseBeads's shown. BeadChick also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. FuseBeads sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BeadChick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FuseBeads ships an update every 3 weeks, BeadChick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
FuseBeads versus BeadChick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuseBeadsBeadChick
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenan Yuechuan Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.江宾 武

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FuseBeads

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$2.99
2 purchases

BeadChick

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is FuseBeads free?
FuseBeads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeadChick free?
BeadChick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FuseBeads or BeadChick have ads?
FuseBeads shows ads; BeadChick does not.
Which is updated more often, FuseBeads or BeadChick?
FuseBeads ships an update every 3 weeks, and BeadChick every 4 days. Most recently, FuseBeads was updated on September 26, 2026 and BeadChick on September 20, 2026.

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