Comparison

Bead Studio vs BeadChick

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

Head to head
About

Bead Studio

Transform any photo into a fuse bead pattern with this intuitive tool. It automatically generates bead grids, charts, and material lists, requiring no design skills. Perfect for creating pixel art, gifts, or craft templates.

Highlights
  • One-step photo-to-pattern creation
  • Automatic bead grid generation
  • Material list with color counts
  • Adjustable grid size
  • Built-in bead palettes
  • Save, share, and export patterns
Features
Read full description

Bead Studio turns any photo into a build-ready fuse bead pattern in one simple step. Pick a photo from your library or camera, and Bead Studio automatically creates a clean bead grid, chart, and material list you can use right away. No complicated setup, no manual tracing, no design skills needed. Features: - One-step photo-to-pattern creation - Photo library and camera import - Automatic bead grid generation - Adjustable grid size for simple or detailed projects - Built-in palettes for common fuse bead brands - Bead preview, chart view, and original photo comparison - Material list with color counts and estimated bags - Save, share, or export patterns as images or PDFs - Save projects locally and restore deleted patterns from Trash - In-app language support for 13 languages Whether you are making pixel art, handmade gifts, or craft templates, Bead Studio makes it easy to go from photo to pattern in seconds.

About

BeadChick

Features
Read full description

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

Bead Studio4 screens
BeadChick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bead Studio at none against BeadChick's 2. BeadChick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. BeadChick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Bead Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bead Studio ships an update fortnightly, BeadChick every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bead Studio versus BeadChick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBead StudioBeadChick
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiang Wang江宾 武

In-app purchases

None

Bead Studio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BeadChick

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

Questions

Is Bead Studio free?
Bead Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeadChick free?
BeadChick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bead Studio or BeadChick have ads?
Bead Studio shows ads; BeadChick does not.
Which is updated more often, Bead Studio or BeadChick?
Bead Studio ships an update fortnightly, and BeadChick every 4 days. Most recently, Bead Studio was updated on October 7, 2026 and BeadChick on October 7, 2026.

Other comparisons