Comparison

Beadium vs Nuansel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beadium

Design and weave intricate bead patterns with a comprehensive studio. Convert photos into beadable charts and follow row-by-row instructions. Access a community library and manage your bead inventory.

Highlights
  • Peyote, brick stitch, loom, and triangle pattern design
  • Photo to bead chart conversion
  • Interactive row-by-row Beading Mode
  • Miyuki Delica color catalog
  • Bead inventory management
  • Community pattern library
Features
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Beadium is a complete studio for bead weaving patterns — created by beaders, for beaders. Design your own peyote, brick stitch, loom, and triangle patterns, turn any photo into a beadable chart, and then weave hands-on with an interactive row-by-row Beading Mode that never loses your place. DESIGN • Draw patterns bead by bead with smooth zoom and pan • Peyote (even & odd count), brick stitch, loom, and Peyote Triangle grids • 2-drop and 3-drop peyote and brick • Kite and Fringe earring builders • See the approximate finished size as you design • Full Miyuki Delica catalog — 1,000+ real bead colors with authentic codes • Build your own color palettes and reuse them across patterns • Track your bead inventory and turn it into a palette • Auto-trace: import a photo or picture and convert it into a bead pattern • Automatic legend with bead codes and symbols — customize both to match your stash WEAVE • Beading Mode: follow your pattern row by row, bead by bead • Word charts and written instructions generated automatically • Free video tutorials on selected patterns • Your progress is saved, so you can put your work down and pick it right back up SHARE & EXPLORE • Browse a growing community library of free patterns • Duplicate a community pattern and make it your own • Share your designs with other beaders • Export print-ready PDF charts (Pro) • Back up and transfer patterns as files (Pro) MADE FOR EVERYONE • Try it instantly — no account needed • Available in 9 languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish, German, French, Turkish, Persian, and Arabic • Light and dark themes • Works on iPhone and iPad FREE & PRO Beadium is free to use: create patterns, use the full color catalog, trace photos, and weave in Beading Mode. Beadium Pro unlocks unlimited patterns and palettes, unlimited photo tracing, PDF export, and offline pattern files — with a free trial to start. Whether you're making your first bracelet or designing intricate tapestry work, Beadium keeps your whole process — idea, chart, and finished piece — in one place. Terms of Use: https://beadium.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://beadium.com/privacy-policy

About

Nuansel

Features
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Nuansel helps you find thread substitutes for embroidery and cross stitch. Look up a shade number, compare the recorded cross-references and explore nearby digital colors. The bundled library contains 489 DMC reference shades with cross-references to Anchor, Sullivans, J&P Coats and Maxi Mouline. • Convert between the codes included in the library. Where no cross-reference is recorded, compare approximate alternatives. • Select an existing photo and sample a color, or use the color picker to find nearby reference shades. • Browse the bundled shades and search by number or name. • Build your current project shopping list, enter skein quantities and share a CSV or printable PDF shade card. Color matching uses CIEDE2000 to compare the stored reference color values. These digital comparisons do not establish an identical physical thread match. The other brands are cross-references to DMC rows, not independently measured color catalogues. All features work offline. No account, advertising, analytics or in-app purchases. Buy once; no subscription. Nuansel is independent and is not endorsed by or affiliated with any thread manufacturer. Brand names identify the numbering systems. Cross-references and color matches are guides: lighting, screens, photographs and dye lots affect appearance. Compare physical threads when the shade is critical.

Screenshots

Beadium4 screens
Nuansel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nuansel at none against Beadium's 2. Nuansel also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). 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. Beadium sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Nuansel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beadium ships an update every 9 days, Nuansel daily. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Beadium versus Nuansel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeadiumNuansel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTetiana DiachekAlex Gameli Heyman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Beadium

Subscriptions2
  • Beadium Pro — Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Beadium Pro — Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Nuansel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beadium free?
Beadium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nuansel free?
Nuansel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beadium or Nuansel have ads?
Neither Beadium nor Nuansel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beadium or Nuansel?
Beadium ships an update every 9 days, and Nuansel daily. Most recently, Beadium was updated on November 13, 2026 and Nuansel on November 13, 2026.

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