Comparison

Pixel Beader vs DodoGrid

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Beader

Features
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Pixel Beader is a fuse bead design and pattern-making app built for iPhone and iPad. It gives you a complete workflow for creating, choosing colors, previewing, and sharing fuse bead art. 【From ideas to bead patterns】 Start with a blank pegboard and place beads one by one, or import a photo and quickly turn it into a clean pixel bead pattern. Fine-tune the rows, columns, sampling method, transparent background, and color count. Pixel Beader automatically matches colors to your palette and shows the code and quantity for every bead color. 【Precise editing, flexible colors】 On an iPad that supports Apple Pencil, you can place, replace, and erase beads as naturally as drawing. You can also switch to touch editing. Convert between pegboards and patterns to move smoothly from digital design to hands-on crafting. Choose from multiple built-in bead palettes, or add and edit your own colors. 【Organize, preview, and share】 Organize patterns in folders, favorite the designs you use most, and recover accidentally deleted items from Recently Deleted. When your design is ready, simulate the fusing process and preview Film, Parchment, and Teflon surface finishes. Inspect the finished piece from different angles in 3D or AR. Export pattern images and 3D snapshots, or share editable project files that can be imported again. 【Key features】 • Edit individual beads with Apple Pencil or touch • Pen, single-bead editing, eyedropper, eraser, lasso, and undo tools • Turn photos into pixel bead patterns • Automatically generate color legends and bead counts • Multiple built-in bead palettes • Organize patterns in folders • Favorites and Recently Deleted • Simulate fusing with three surface finishes • Inspect finished designs in 3D and AR • Export and share pattern images 【Privacy】 All photo processing and project data remain on your device and are never uploaded to a server. 【Membership】 The free plan supports pegboards and patterns up to 104 × 104. An optional monthly or lifetime membership unlocks projects up to 208 × 208 and interactive pattern previews. From inspiration to pattern to finished piece, Pixel Beader keeps every step of your creative process clear and organized. 【Requirements】 Apple Pencil features require a compatible iPad and Apple Pencil. AR features require an ARKit-compatible device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DodoGrid

Create, build, and display intricate bead art patterns. Convert photos or pixel art into bead grids, refine colors, and follow step-by-step building guides. Organize your creations in a personal showcase.

Highlights
  • Create bead patterns from photos or pixel art
  • Refine cell colors with real palette mapping
  • Step-by-step building guides
  • Export bead charts
  • Organize bead counts
  • Showcase finished bead art
  • Personal collection management
Features
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DodoGrid is a bead art studio for creating, building, and showcasing real bead patterns. Start from a photo, pixel art, an existing bead design, or a blank canvas. Convert your source into a precise bead grid, refine each cell, and keep every bead mapped to a real palette color. When you are ready to build, DodoGrid helps you follow the pattern with more confidence. Highlight one color at a time, check bead counts, export your chart, and organize the details you need for the making process. After finishing a piece, use the showcase space to arrange your bead art freely, add background designs, and create a personal collection of completed works. Whether you are making a small charm, portrait, wall decor, gift, or large bead project, DodoGrid keeps the whole process in one place: generate the pattern, build the bead art, and display the finished result. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pixel Beader4 screens
DodoGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DodoGrid at every 9 days against Pixel Beader's every 2 months. DodoGrid also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Beader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and DodoGrid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Beader ships an update every 2 months, DodoGrid every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pixel Beader versus DodoGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel BeaderDodoGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYu Yan华 施

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pixel Beader

Subscriptions1
  • Pixel Beader Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pixel Beader Pro Lifetime$9.99
3 purchases

DodoGrid

Subscriptions2
  • DodoGrid Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • DodoGrid Pro Yearly$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • DodoGrid Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Pixel Beader free?
Pixel Beader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DodoGrid free?
DodoGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Beader or DodoGrid have ads?
Neither Pixel Beader nor DodoGrid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Beader or DodoGrid?
Pixel Beader ships an update every 2 months, and DodoGrid every 9 days. Most recently, Pixel Beader was updated on September 17, 2026 and DodoGrid on September 15, 2026.

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