BeadSnap vs Magic Perler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeadSnap
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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.
Magic Perler
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
BeadSnap ships an update every 2 months, Magic Perler daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeadSnap | Magic Perler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 强 李 | 杰利 白 |
In-app purchases
BeadSnap
No in-app purchases
Magic Perler
- Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
- Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
- 极速模型 10次$2.99
- Lifetime Member$7.99
- 极速模型 50次$9.99









