BeadChick vs Tinnkle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeadChick
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Turn a photo into a fuse bead pattern you can actually build. BeadChick converts pets, portraits, characters, and everyday snapshots into clean pixel-style patterns. Choose the subject or use the full photo, then adjust the pattern size, palette, and number of colors to fit your pegboard and the beads you have on hand. MADE FOR REAL-WORLD BEADING • Create a pattern from any photo • Isolate the main subject for a cleaner result • Choose from built-in bead palettes (including Perler® and Hama®) or create your own • View a zoomable grid with coordinates and color codes • See exact bead counts for every color • Erase, restore, or recolor individual cells • Undo and redo edits without losing your work • Save projects and export a high-resolution pattern image PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos and patterns are processed on your device. No account is required, and your images are not uploaded to our servers. Whether you are recreating a pet, planning a gift, or turning pixel art into a pegboard project, BeadChick takes the guesswork out of colors and quantities so you can spend more time making. Some advanced features, including custom palettes and iCloud sync and backup, require BeadChick Pro.
Tinnkle
Transform pixel art or images into crochet patterns with an intuitive editor and AI generation. Track your progress row-by-row with interactive guides and find real-world yarn matches. Export your designs as printable PDFs or digital annotations.
- Pixel art editor
- Image to pattern conversion
- AI pattern generation
- Interactive crochet mode
- Smart color matching
- PDF and PNG exports
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Tinnkle is the ultimate workspace for crochet enthusiasts, designed to turn any pixel art or image into a beautiful crochet pattern. Whether you are a fan of C2C, Graphgan, or Tapestry crochet, Tinnkle provides the tools you need to create, track, and export your designs with ease. Key Features: Draw & Pixelate: Create your own pixel art from scratch with our intuitive editor (up to 200x200), or import your favorite photos and watch Tinnkle turn them into high-quality crochet patterns instantly. Unique Crochet Mode: Stop losing track of your stitches! Our interactive "Crochet Mode" guides you row-by-row with a clear stitch counter and progress tracking. Perfect for complex Flat, Round, C2C, and Modular projects. AI-Powered Creativity: Simply describe your idea, and let our AI generate unique, crochetable patterns for you. From cute amigurumi concepts to intricate tapestry designs. Smart Color Matching: Use the Yarn & DMC Color Finder to match your design with real-world threads. We provide the best DMC match and yarn brand suggestions based on your photos. Professional Exports: Export your work as printable PDF charts or digital PNG annotations. Your exports include detailed text descriptions, stitch counts, and full DMC color legends. Why Choose Tinnkle? Intuitive interface designed by crafters, for crafters. Support for multiple crochet techniques (C2C, Flat, Round, Modular). Global community patterns and video tutorials. Regular updates with new features and UI refinements. Membership Info: Membership is a one-time purchase — 1 month or 1 year, no auto-renewal, no hidden charges. Unlock extra AI generations and advanced features. Questions or feedback? Contact us: support@tinnkle.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tinnkle at 16.4 against BeadChick's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. BeadChick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Tinnkle sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BeadChick ships an update every 9 days, Tinnkle weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | BeadChick | Tinnkle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 江宾 武 | 明政 李 |
In-app purchases
BeadChick
- Pro Annual$5.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
Tinnkle
- 100 Credits Pack$1.00
- Tinnkle Premium (2 Weeks)$3.00
- 320 Credits Pack$3.00
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- Tinnkle Premium (Monthly)$4.00
- Tinnkle Premium (2 Months)$7.00
- 1050 Credits Pack$10.00
- Tinnkle Premium (Yearly)$26.00









