Comparison

BeadSnap 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

BeadSnap

Features
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Turn any photo into a beautiful bead art pattern! BeadSnap converts your pictures into pixel-perfect bead patterns using standard fuse bead color palettes. Features: • One-tap photo to bead pattern conversion • Adjustable grid size (16–256) for any detail level • Material list with exact bead counts and color coordinates • Multiple brand color palettes (MARD, Perler, Generic) • Grid-based progress tracking — complete section by section • Save and resume projects anytime • Export and share material lists • Flip between bead pattern and original photo Perfect for fuse bead enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you're creating a small keychain or a large wall display, BeadSnap helps you plan, track, and complete your bead art with precision. Supports 34 standard bead colors with brand-specific code matching for MARD, Perler, and generic brands.

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

BeadSnap4 screens
Fuse Bead Patterns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeadSnap at none against Fuse Bead Patterns's 4. 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. Fuse Bead Patterns sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BeadSnap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BeadSnap versus Fuse Bead Patterns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeadSnapFuse Bead Patterns
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer强 李杰 陈

In-app purchases

None

BeadSnap

No in-app purchases

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 BeadSnap free?
BeadSnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fuse Bead Patterns free?
Fuse Bead Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeadSnap or Fuse Bead Patterns have ads?
Neither BeadSnap nor Fuse Bead Patterns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeadSnap or Fuse Bead Patterns?
BeadSnap ships an update every 2 months, and Fuse Bead Patterns every 2 months. Most recently, BeadSnap was updated on October 28, 2026 and Fuse Bead Patterns on October 28, 2026.

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