Comparison

DotMosaic vs Fuse Bead Patterns

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

Head to head
About

DotMosaic

Features
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Turn any photo into a bead pattern — instantly. Pixel Bead Pattern Designer is the go-to app for bead crafters of all levels. Import a photo and watch it transform into a ready-to-use bead pattern, color-matched to official Hama or MARD palettes. Then fine-tune every detail with our full suite of editing tools before you start placing beads. Key Features · Photo to Pattern: Import any image and automatically generate a bead pattern with smart color matching · Dual Brand Palettes: Full official color libraries — Hama Midi (53 colors) and MARD 291 (291 colors) — displayed exactly as they look in person · Pro Editing Toolkit: Brush, eraser, color replace, background fill, layer management, pan & crop, rotation dial — everything you need to perfect your design · Color Code Labels: Every cell shows the official bead color ID, so you can follow along row by row without guessing · High-Res Export: Share or print your finished pattern at full resolution Pro is available as a one-time lifetime purchase. Your purchase is processed securely through Apple. You can restore your purchase at any time from the settings page. Privacy & Terms We take your privacy seriously. No personal data is collected. All images and patterns are stored locally on your device and never uploaded to any server. · Privacy Policy: https://qiangshengjia-collab.github.io/dotmosaic-legal/privacy-policy · Terms of Service: https://qiangshengjia-collab.github.io/dotmosaic-legal/terms-of-service

About

Fuse Bead Patterns

Transform your photos into detailed bead patterns for handmade crafts. Easily convert images into editable, countable designs, with options to customize colors and export patterns. Perfect for creating personalized gifts and decor.

Highlights
  • Photo to bead pattern conversion
  • Customizable grid size and color count
  • Editable bead patterns
  • Bead count and material estimation
  • Exportable pattern packages (PNG, PDF)
  • Augmented Reality preview
Features
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At first, fuse beads may look like simple dots of color. But when one bead is placed on a grid, then another, then many more, something quiet begins to happen. Colors find direction. Lines become clearer. A photo, a portrait, a pet, or a memory slowly appears from tiny pieces. Fuse Bead Patterns is made for that moment between a digital image and a handmade object. It is not just a filter, and it is not only a pixel effect. It helps you turn images you care about into bead patterns that are readable, editable, countable, and ready to make by hand. Choose a photo from your library, crop it to the right shape, select a grid size, and control the number of colors. The app generates a bead preview and a grid pattern locally, so you can review the result before you start making it. If a color does not feel right, open the editor and replace it. If you are preparing materials, check how many beads each color needs. If you want to keep or share the plan, export a round bead preview, grid PNG, or PDF pattern package. You can also save the project and return later to continue editing or making it. Fuse Bead Patterns works well for many small creative plans: turning an avatar into a charm, making a pet portrait keepsake, creating room decor from a favorite image, or preparing a handmade gift with more personal meaning. It is also useful for family crafts, pixel art fans, beginners, and makers who want to bring screen images back into real life. Saved artwork can also be viewed in a gallery, and supported projects can be previewed on a wall through AR. This lets you see how a piece may feel in a real space before it becomes a finished craft. The charm of bead craft is not only the final image. It is the time you place into it: choosing a photo, adjusting colors, checking materials, and setting down each bead by hand. What remains is more than a picture. It is a memory you helped build, one bead at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DotMosaic4 screens
Fuse Bead Patterns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fuse Bead Patterns at none against DotMosaic's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. DotMosaic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Fuse Bead Patterns sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DotMosaic ships an update every 3 months, Fuse Bead Patterns every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DotMosaic versus Fuse Bead Patterns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotMosaicFuse Bead Patterns
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer强胜 贾杰 陈

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DotMosaic

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$7.99
4 purchases

Fuse Bead Patterns

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly Premium$4.993 Months
  • Annual Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$34.99

Questions

Is DotMosaic free?
DotMosaic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fuse Bead Patterns free?
Fuse Bead Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DotMosaic or Fuse Bead Patterns have ads?
DotMosaic shows ads; Fuse Bead Patterns does not.
Which is updated more often, DotMosaic or Fuse Bead Patterns?
DotMosaic ships an update every 3 months, and Fuse Bead Patterns every 2 months. Most recently, DotMosaic was updated on October 25, 2026 and Fuse Bead Patterns on October 18, 2026.

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