Bead Camera vs PixelBean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Bead Camera
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Turn your photos into pixel art and easy-to-follow fuse bead patterns with Bead Camera. Take a photo or import one from your library, choose a pattern size and color palette, then create a personalized pixel design in seconds. Key Features: ⢠Use the front or rear camera, or import existing photos ⢠Create patterns in 52 à 52, 78 à 78, or 104 à 104 sizes ⢠Choose different palettes and adjust colors and dithering ⢠Switch between round-bead and square-pixel views ⢠Display coordinates, color codes, and bead counts ⢠Extract objects and turn them into pixel decorations ⢠Create Polaroid, stamp, and custom pixel frames ⢠Draw directly on frames with pixel brushes ⢠Organize patterns, creations, and frames in one library ⢠Export creations as transparent PNG images Optional Pro features unlock watermark-free large-size exports and expanded library storage.
PixelBean
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"PixelBean" turns any photo into a pixel bead pattern in just a few taps. KEY FEATURES ⢠Smart color recognition: Upload an image and PixelBean automatically identifies colors and generates a pattern with matching bead color codes. ⢠Grid patterns: Clear row and column numbers plus color codes make every pattern easy to follow. ⢠Block-by-block beading: Sort by block or color, jump automatically, and move to the next block when you finish one. ⢠High-resolution export: Export HD PNG and PDF patterns for sharing or printing. ⢠Membership features: Ad-free use, high-resolution source images, batch export, and other advanced tools. WHO IT'S FOR Perfect for perler beads, pixel art, cross-stitch, and DIY craft lovers. No experience needed. HOW TO USE 1. Choose or take a photo. 2. Generate a pattern with matching color codes. 3. Start beading by color or block and follow the pattern as you go. 4. Export the finished pattern as a high-resolution image for saving or printing. MEMBERSHIP FEATURES ⢠Unlimited pattern generation ⢠Export HD PNG / PDF patterns ⢠Unlock block export (104 Ć 104 for block-by-block printing) ⢠Freely zoom the workspace while following a pattern ⢠Full MARD color library (291 colors) ⢠Bulk bead-box management and deduct beads by pattern AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTIONS ⢠Monthly and yearly plans are auto-renewable subscriptions and renew automatically before the end of each period. ⢠To cancel: Settings ā Apple ID ā Subscriptions ā Cancel. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period. ⢠Eligible new monthly subscribers may receive a 3-day free trial. ⢠All prices, durations, and trial details are shown on the App Store purchase confirmation screen. Every bead has its place, and every project has a record. Questions or feedback? Contact us at beadplix@163.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bead Camera at daily against PixelBean's every 3 days. PixelBean's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Bead Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PixelBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bead Camera ships an update daily, PixelBean every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bead Camera | PixelBean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily ā better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | é 妮 å¼ | äŗå é |
In-app purchases
Bead Camera
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Pro Lifetime$2.99
PixelBean
- čæē»å ę3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- čæē»å 幓$9.991 Year
- ē»čŗ«ä¼å$22.99
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