Comparison

Pixel Beader vs Mozaic

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
Read full description

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

Mozaic

Features
Read full description

Turn a favorite photo into your next bead art project. Mozaic turns photos and illustrations into fuse bead patterns you can edit, explore in 3D and follow as you build. From a pet portrait to a colorful illustration, bring your ideas to life one bead at a time. CREATE, EDIT AND BUILD • Make patterns from your photos and images. Adjust the crop, brightness, contrast, grid size and number of colors. • Refine every detail with painting, erasing, color picking, bulk color replacement and undo/redo. • Preview your design in 3D. Rotate, tilt and zoom to explore it from different angles. • Plan your materials with bead counts for each color. Track what you own, add spare beads and see what is missing. • Build at your own pace. Highlight rows, sections or colors, mark completed beads and continue where you left off. • Export a PNG preview to save or share your pattern. Photo conversion and pattern editing happen on your device. START FREE Save one project and use the pattern creation, editing, 3D preview, material planning, progress tracking and PNG export tools. Mozaic+ Give every idea a place in your collection: • Save unlimited projects. • Export printable PDF reference charts in A4 or US Letter, including color keys, bead counts, board layouts and section charts with symbols and row/column coordinates. Mozaic+ is available through an in-app purchase. Prices and purchase details are shown in the app. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GJceWacfqvzf-svwPAN8dhwET0MnINLMkroW9wAC1HU/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WvLRY9LiXPZEbCFdMr_nNeUhaW4Zr0Cxy_KYiH91USg/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Pixel Beader4 screens
Mozaic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mozaic at 17.0 against Pixel Beader's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Mozaic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
Pixel Beader versus Mozaic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel BeaderMozaic
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYu YanAhmet Giray Ucar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pixel Beader

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

Mozaic

Subscriptions2
  • Mozaic+ Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Mozaic+ Monthly$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Pixel Beader free?
Pixel Beader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mozaic free?
Mozaic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Beader or Mozaic have ads?
Neither Pixel Beader nor Mozaic shows ads.

Other comparisons