Comparison

Pixel Beader vs BeadPixel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 104ร—104. Optional monthly or lifetime membership unlocks projects up to 208ร—208 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/ ยฉ 2026 Yu Yan

About

BeadPixel

Features
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Turn any photo into a beautiful bead pattern in seconds with BeadPixel โ€” the ultimate Perler bead pattern maker. Whether you're into Perler beads, Hama beads, fuse beads, or Mard beads, BeadPixel helps you transform photos into pixel-perfect crafting patterns. Upload an image, customize the pattern size and color palette, and get a detailed bead-by-bead guide with color keys and exact bead counts. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Photo to Bead Pattern โ€” Upload any photo and convert it into a pixel art bead pattern instantly โ€ข Customizable Pattern Size โ€” Choose your grid size to match your project needs โ€ข Smart Color Matching โ€” Match colors to Mard's 291-color library and other popular bead brands โ€ข Bead Count & Color Key โ€” Get exact bead counts and a printable color legend for easy shopping โ€ข Multiple Bead Sizes โ€” Support for 5mm and 2mm beads โ€ข Save & Share โ€” Export your patterns and share with the crafting community Perfect for DIY crafters, pixel art enthusiasts, and bead art lovers. Start turning your favorite photos into handmade bead masterpieces today! Downloading this application signifies your agreement to the User License Agreement: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/beadpixel-privacy-policy/00801a04-f23b-4577-a299-dd7b6fb41236/privacy https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/beadpixel-userterm/c20bd4cb-8eff-4c3f-bbf9-9e8216439686/terms

Screenshots

Pixel Beader4 screens
BeadPixel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeadPixel at none against Pixel Beader's 2. BeadPixel also leads on iOS requirement (18 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Pixel Beader versus BeadPixel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel BeaderBeadPixel
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFreemiumโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYu Yan่‚ฒ ๆฑŸ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pixel Beader

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

BeadPixel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Beader free?
Pixel Beader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeadPixel free?
BeadPixel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Beader or BeadPixel have ads?
Neither Pixel Beader nor BeadPixel shows ads.

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