Comparison

Bead Camera vs PixelBean

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bead Camera

Features
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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 × 52, 78 × 78, or 104 × 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.

About

PixelBean

Features
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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 × 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 → Apple ID → Subscriptions → 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/

Screenshots

Bead Camera4 screens
PixelBean4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 · 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. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bead Camera ships an update daily, PixelBean every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Bead Camera versus PixelBean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBead CameraPixelBean
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雅妮 张云华 邓

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bead Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$2.99
3 purchases

PixelBean

Subscriptions2
  • 连续包月3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 连续包年$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终身会员$22.99

Questions

Is Bead Camera free?
Bead Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixelBean free?
PixelBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bead Camera or PixelBean have ads?
Neither Bead Camera nor PixelBean shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bead Camera or PixelBean?
Bead Camera ships an update daily, and PixelBean every 3 days. Most recently, Bead Camera was updated on September 29, 2026 and PixelBean on October 7, 2026.

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