Comparison

BeadSnap vs Boat Buddy

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

Boat Buddy

Features
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BoatBuddy brings your GPS, tides, and fishing logbook together in one offline-first boating app. Track every trip, watch the tides, and remember your best spots. All data stays on your device with a simple one-time purchase. • Today dashboard - See GPS readiness, tide cache status, and launch checklist at a glance - View the next tide event with a dedicated card - Start a new trip with one tap - Use quick actions to jump into logging or maps • Trip tracking map - Run a cockpit-style map while underway - Watch live speed, heading, distance, and trip timer - Leave a breadcrumb trail of your route - Drop category waypoints for ramps, spots, and more - Mark a new spot with a single tap - Turn on anchor drift watch for peace of mind • Smart tide tools - Search NOAA CO-OPS tide stations and save favorites - See current tide state and the next high and low - Scrub through a 24‑hour tide graph - Get a 7‑day tide outlook for planning - Keep a 7‑day offline tide cache for poor‑signal days - Use the fishing window heuristic to spot better bite times - Set tide reminders so you don’t miss the change • Fishing logbook - Keep a complete log of trips, catches, spots, and maintenance - Open detailed trip pages with route map, stats, notes, and catches - Add a catch in seconds with a fast, on‑water friendly flow - Automatically attach GPS, tide, and trip context to each catch - Export your data to CSV, GPX, or PDF for backup or sharing • On‑device species suggestions - Add a photo to a catch and see suggested species - Classification runs locally using Apple’s Vision framework - No network calls and no cloud AI models - Suggestions are just a starting point, never an official ID • Boat profile and checklists - Create a boat profile with what matters for your setup - Use categorized launch checklists with progress tracking - Reset checklists with one tap before each outing - Log boat maintenance and set reminders - Check offline readiness before you leave the dock • Designed for privacy and reliability - Works offline for trips, tide cache, logbook, and exports - No accounts, no analytics, and no third‑party trackers - Clear, user‑visible errors if something fails to save or refresh - Adjustable units for distance, speed, and length • Easy to try, simple to own - One‑time purchase with no subscription - No account to create or manage - Demo mode with sample harbor, route, and log so you can test on land Log your time on the water, track your routes, and understand the tides—download BoatBuddy and make every trip easier to plan, run, and remember. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BeadSnap4 screens
Boat Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BeadSnap at Free against Boat Buddy's $4.99. On update cadence, ads, 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

BeadSnap is free to download; Boat Buddy costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeadSnap ships an update every 2 months, Boat Buddy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BeadSnap versus Boat Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeadSnapBoat Buddy
PriceFree — better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4++4
Developer强 李Ona Pacholo Asis

In-app purchases

None

BeadSnap

No in-app purchases

None

Boat Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeadSnap free?
BeadSnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boat Buddy free?
Boat Buddy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeadSnap or Boat Buddy have ads?
Neither BeadSnap nor Boat Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeadSnap or Boat Buddy?
BeadSnap ships an update every 2 months, and Boat Buddy every 3 months. Most recently, BeadSnap was updated on October 21, 2026 and Boat Buddy on October 17, 2026.

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