Comparison

Pixel Beader vs Mandala Me

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

Mandala Me

Features
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Mandala Me- Create Beautiful Mandalas Relax, slow down, and create beautiful mandalas with an intuitive drawing experience designed for everyone. Whether you're looking for a creative hobby, a mindful break, or printable coloring pages, Mandala Me makes it easy to design stunning mandalas in just a few taps. Features • Create beautiful mandalas with guided symmetry • Choose from a growing collection of elegant shapes and decorative elements • Customize every design with your favorite colors • Create endless unique combinations- no two mandalas are ever the same • Export your artwork in high quality • Print your creations as coloring pages or save them as colorful finished artwork • Perfect for relaxation, mindfulness, and creative expression • No drawing experience required Whether you're creating for yourself, relaxing after a busy day, or designing pages to print and color, Mandala Me gives you everything you need to bring your ideas to life. Start creating your own unique mandalas today. https://mandala-omega.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

Pixel Beader4 screens
Mandala Me4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mandala Me at every 8 days against Pixel Beader's every 2 months. Mandala Me also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 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 Mandala Me sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Beader ships an update every 2 months, Mandala Me every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pixel Beader versus Mandala Me: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel BeaderMandala Me
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.116.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYu YanAmit Aviram

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pixel Beader

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

Mandala Me

Subscriptions1
  • Mandala Me Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Pixel Beader free?
Pixel Beader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mandala Me free?
Mandala Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Beader or Mandala Me have ads?
Neither Pixel Beader nor Mandala Me shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Beader or Mandala Me?
Pixel Beader ships an update every 2 months, and Mandala Me every 8 days. Most recently, Pixel Beader was updated on October 4, 2026 and Mandala Me on October 8, 2026.

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