Comparison

BeadSnap vs Magic Perler

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

Magic Perler

Features
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Magic Perler — turn photos into Perler / fuse bead patterns Import a picture and get a stitch-ready bead pattern fast. AI pixel / optional chibi style, local cutout, multi-brand palettes, and pixel editing. While you craft: highlight one color at a time, track and save progress, manage your bead stash—from image to ironing beads in one app. ◆ Photo to pattern Portraits, pets, landscapes, anime… auto color matching, codes, and per-color bead counts. Export PDF and shopping lists. ◆ AI pixel & chibi Cute chibi conversion and pixel styling; merge or replace colors for cleaner boards. ◆ Color highlight craft mode Focus on one color at a time so big boards stay easy to follow. Optional session timer while you bead. ◆ Progress you can save See how far you’ve come; leave and come back—your progress stays with the project. ◆ Stash, counts, restock Track beads you own, spot missing colors against a pattern, and export a shopping list. ◆ Pegboard mode & community Craft with pegboard-friendly guidance; browse and share DIY patterns with fellow makers. Made for Perler, Hama, fuse bead, and pixel-art crafters.

Screenshots

BeadSnap4 screens
Magic Perler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeadSnap at none against Magic Perler's 6. Magic Perler's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. Magic Perler sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. BeadSnap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeadSnap ships an update every 2 months, Magic Perler daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BeadSnap versus Magic Perler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeadSnapMagic Perler
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer强 李杰利 白

In-app purchases

None

BeadSnap

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Magic Perler

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time3
  • 极速模型 10次$2.99
  • Lifetime Member$7.99
  • 极速模型 50次$9.99

Questions

Is BeadSnap free?
BeadSnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Perler free?
Magic Perler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeadSnap or Magic Perler have ads?
Neither BeadSnap nor Magic Perler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeadSnap or Magic Perler?
BeadSnap ships an update every 2 months, and Magic Perler daily. Most recently, BeadSnap was updated on October 31, 2026 and Magic Perler on November 7, 2026.

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