Comparison

Pixel Beader vs Pixel Art Maker

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Beader

Create custom bead patterns from scratch or by converting photos. Refine designs with drawing tools, layers, and reference images. Preview your creations in 3D and AR, and organize or share your projects.

Highlights
  • Bead-by-bead pattern design
  • Photo to pattern conversion
  • Interactive pattern previews
  • 3D and AR visualization
  • Pattern organization and sharing
  • Layer and reference image support
Features
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Design your own bead patterns. Follow them as you make. Pixel Beader is a bead pattern design and editing tool. Start with a blank pegboard or convert a favorite photo, then refine the shapes and colors to create something of your own. DESIGN AND EDIT Draw bead by bead, replace colors, pick colors, and erase. Use rectangular selection, lasso, and undo to refine your pattern. Layers, underlays, and floating reference windows help you work with reference images. Draw with Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad. TURN PHOTOS INTO PATTERNS Import a photo and adjust the grid size, sampling method, and color count. Check color codes and bead quantities, then continue editing your pattern. FOLLOW WHILE YOU MAKE Use interactive patterns to check color codes and highlighted rows and columns while placing physical beads. Interactive patterns require membership. PREVIEW IN 3D AND AR Simulate the fused finish and explore your creation from different angles in 3D. On supported devices, use AR to preview it in your surroundings. ORGANIZE AND SHARE Organize patterns in folders, save favorites, and recover deleted work from Recently Deleted. Export pattern images and 3D snapshots, or share project files that can be imported and edited again. FREE AND MEMBERSHIP The free version supports boards and patterns up to 104Ɨ104. Optional monthly or lifetime membership unlocks projects up to 208Ɨ208 and interactive pattern previews. PRIVACY AND DEVICE SUPPORT Photo processing and project data stay on your device and are not uploaded to a server. Apple Pencil features require a compatible iPad and Apple Pencil. AR requires an ARKit-compatible device. Support: missouryy@icloud.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Ā© 2026 Yu Yan

About

Pixel Art Maker

Features
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Create pixel art wherever inspiration strikes. Pixel Art Maker is a focused, offline-first editor for drawing crisp sprites, icons, and illustrations on iPhone and iPad. • Start with popular square canvas sizes or create a custom canvas • Draw with pencil, eraser, fill, eyedropper, pan, and zoom • Use HEX colors, opacity, and recent colors • Undo and redo with confidence • Resize your canvas while keeping your artwork aligned • Export exact nearest-neighbor PNGs with transparent or solid backgrounds • Save to Photos or share your artwork • Your latest canvas is automatically saved and restored • Choose light, dark, or system appearance Drawing works offline. An internet connection is only used for optional ads and support inquiries.

Screenshots

Pixel Beader4 screens
Pixel Art Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Art Maker at none against Pixel Beader's 2. Pixel Art Maker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Pixel Beader's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Beader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pixel Art Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Pixel Beader versus Pixel Art Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel BeaderPixel Art Maker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYu YanYoung Jun Kim

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pixel Beader

Subscriptions1
  • Pixel Beader Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pixel Beader Pro Lifetime$9.99
None

Pixel Art Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Beader free?
Pixel Beader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Art Maker free?
Pixel Art Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Beader or Pixel Art Maker have ads?
Pixel Art Maker shows ads; Pixel Beader does not.

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