BeadCraft vs BeadPattern
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
BeadCraft
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BeadCraft Local helps you turn photos into ready-to-make fuse bead patterns. Import a pet photo, portrait, icon, or any local image, then convert it into a clear bead grid for real craft work. The app maps your image to Artkal S 5mm bead colors, counts the beads you need, and helps you export a printable making plan. Features: ⢠Photo to bead pattern Import a local image and generate a bead grid for your chosen board size and color count. ⢠Real bead color matching Match patterns to Artkal S 5mm colors so your plan is closer to the beads you actually use. ⢠Bead material list See color usage and bead counts before you start making. ⢠Printable PDF export Create clean pattern sheets for printing, sharing, or checking while crafting. ⢠Progress tracking Mark completed beads as you work through larger patterns. ⢠Local privacy Your photos, generated patterns, and project files stay on your device. Great for: ⢠Perler bead and fuse bead makers ⢠Pixel art craft projects ⢠Pet portraits, avatars, charms, gifts, and decorations ⢠Makers who want a private offline photo-to-pattern workflow The free version includes basic pattern creation. Pro unlocks larger boards, printable PDFs, unlimited saved projects, and high-resolution exports.
BeadPattern
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Make a bead pattern from your own photo, adjust the details, and follow your progress as you build it. BeadPattern brings photo conversion, bead-by-bead editing, material counts, and making progress into one workspace for iPhone and iPad. START A PROJECT Choose a photo, crop or rotate it, and try different background options. View the original image, bead preview, or symbol pattern to check your design. REFINE THE DETAILS Paint, erase, pick a color, replace colors, and undo changes. Keep saved versions so you can return to an earlier design. MAKE IT AT YOUR PACE See how many beads you need and follow your work by row or color. Save your progress and come back when you are ready. FREE TO START Create single-board patterns up to 29 Ć 29 beads with 8, 12, or 16 colors. Use your own photos, edit and save projects, track progress, and share PNG images without a watermark. Local project storage, themes, and all supported app languages are included. BEADPATTERN PRO Unlock larger layouts up to 3 Ć 3 boards (87 Ć 87 beads), 24- and 32-color patterns, PDF pattern exports, tiled printing, and CSV material lists with one lifetime in-app purchase. No subscription. Your existing saved projects remain accessible without Pro, including after a refund. New projects, increases in pattern specifications, and advanced exports follow the current Free or Pro limits. The app shows the purchase price in your App Store currency. CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE English is the default. Switch within the app to Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, or French. PALETTE AND PRINTING NOTE The current version uses a demonstration palette, not a verified bead manufacturer's color catalog. Check colors against the beads you intend to use. When printing at actual size, print a calibration page and check the scale against your own board before starting a project.
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Verdict
BeadCraft and BeadPattern are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BeadCraft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BeadPattern sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BeadCraft | BeadPattern |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | éŖę¢ é» | å„ ē |
In-app purchases
BeadCraft
- BeadCraft Pro$6.99
BeadPattern
- BeadPattern Pro ā Lifetime$19.99









