Pixelia vs PixelBean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixelia
Transform photos into fuse bead patterns with intelligent color matching and automatic bead calculation. Offers advanced editing tools for pixel-level adjustments and supports various bead brand palettes. Explore a community of shared designs.
- Photo to fuse bead pattern conversion
- Automatic bead quantity calculation
- Advanced pixel editing tools
- Real-time image comparison
- Export high-resolution patterns
- Support for multiple bead brand palettes
- Fuse bead community gallery
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Create Professional Fuse Bead Patterns in One Tap * Instantly convert any photo into a professional fuse bead pattern with intelligent color matching. * Automatically calculate the number of beads required for each color. Advanced Editing Tools * Edit individual pixels with precision or modify multiple pixels at once using area selection. * Compare your design with the original image in real time for accurate color matching. * Export high-resolution fuse bead patterns. * Seamlessly switch between popular fuse bead brand color palettes. Fuse Bead Community * Explore a growing collection of high-quality fuse bead patterns created by experienced artists and contributors. Perfect For * Creating personalized fuse bead designs for crafts. * Generating creative ideas for family and kids’ DIY activities. * Designing original pixel art. * Assisting with cross-stitch, diamond painting, and other grid-based craft projects. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PixelBean
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"PixelBean" turns any photo into a pixel bead pattern in just a few taps. KEY FEATURES • Smart color recognition: Upload an image and PixelBean automatically identifies colors and generates a pattern with matching bead color codes. • Grid patterns: Clear row and column numbers plus color codes make every pattern easy to follow. • Block-by-block beading: Sort by block or color, jump automatically, and move to the next block when you finish one. • High-resolution export: Export HD PNG and PDF patterns for sharing or printing. • Membership features: Ad-free use, high-resolution source images, batch export, and other advanced tools. WHO IT'S FOR Perfect for perler beads, pixel art, cross-stitch, and DIY craft lovers. No experience needed. HOW TO USE 1. Choose or take a photo. 2. Generate a pattern with matching color codes. 3. Start beading by color or block and follow the pattern as you go. 4. Export the finished pattern as a high-resolution image for saving or printing. MEMBERSHIP FEATURES • Unlimited pattern generation • Export HD PNG / PDF patterns • Unlock block export (104 × 104 for block-by-block printing) • Freely zoom the workspace while following a pattern • Full MARD color library (291 colors) • Bulk bead-box management and deduct beads by pattern AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTIONS • Monthly and yearly plans are auto-renewable subscriptions and renew automatically before the end of each period. • To cancel: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Cancel. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period. • Eligible new monthly subscribers may receive a 3-day free trial. • All prices, durations, and trial details are shown on the App Store purchase confirmation screen. Every bead has its place, and every project has a record. Questions or feedback? Contact us at beadplix@163.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PixelBean at every 2 days against Pixelia's every 9 days. PixelBean also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Pixelia sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PixelBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pixelia ships an update every 9 days, PixelBean every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixelia | PixelBean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xiamen Xingmai Network Technology Co., Ltd | 云华 邓 |
In-app purchases
Pixelia
- Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
- Annual Membership$3.991 Year
- Lifetime Membership$12.99
PixelBean
- 连续包月3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- 连续包年$9.991 Year
- 终身会员$22.99









