BeadSnap vs MagicPerler
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.
MagicPerler
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MagicPerler|Photo in. Beads out. Drop in any image and walk away with a color-coded perler / fuse-bead chart. On-device cutout, optional chibi look, brand palettes, pixel tweaks, on-screen beading assist, plus PDF and shopping lists—end-to-end in one app. ◆ PHOTO → CHART Portraits, pets, scenery, anime—auto-matched colors with codes and per-color bead counts. ◆ PIXELATE YOUR WAY On for chunky retro pixels. Off for smoother gradients and finer detail. ◆ CUTOUT STAYS ON-DEVICE Background removal runs locally for cleaner silhouettes—your original never leaves the phone. ◆ CHIBI-FRIENDLY PEOPLE Turn real faces into a compact cartoon style that beads cleanly and reads well on the board. ◆ CELL-LEVEL EDITING Brush, eraser, fill, mirror, magnifier, and a color legend—fix any square before you start. ◆ MATCH THE BEADS YOU OWN Palettes for popular brands (including MARD, COCO, and more). Tune board size and color count. ◆ BEAD ON SCREEN Track progress by color, sort your beads, and place them grid by grid without losing your place. ◆ EXPORT WHEN YOU’RE READY Pro unlocks HD PNG, PDF charts with stats, and a buy-list so you know what to restock. ◆ COMMUNITY + STOCK Browse shared charts, publish yours, and keep brand inventory in your bead warehouse. Pick a moment worth keeping. MagicPerler turns it into something you can build—one bead at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeadSnap at none against MagicPerler's 4. MagicPerler'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. MagicPerler sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per 7 days. BeadSnap asks for nothing beyond the download.
BeadSnap ships an update every 2 months, MagicPerler daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeadSnap | MagicPerler |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 强 李 | 杰利 白 |
In-app purchases
BeadSnap
No in-app purchases
MagicPerler
- Pro Weekly$0.897 Days
- Pro Monthly$1.491 Month
- Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
- Lifetime Member$7.99









