Comparison

Pixel Beader vs BeadPixel

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

BeadPixel

Features
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Turn any photo into a beautiful bead pattern in seconds with BeadPixel — 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 • Photo to Bead Pattern — Upload any photo and convert it into a pixel art bead pattern instantly • Customizable Pattern Size — Choose your grid size to match your project needs • Smart Color Matching — Match colors to Mard's 291-color library and other popular bead brands • Bead Count & Color Key — Get exact bead counts and a printable color legend for easy shopping • Multiple Bead Sizes — Support for 5mm and 2mm beads • Save & Share — 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. 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. Pixel Beader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BeadPixel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Pixel Beader versus BeadPixel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel BeaderBeadPixel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.118 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYu Yan育 江

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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