Comparison

Bead Atlas vs BeadCanvas

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

Head to head
About

Bead Atlas

Features
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Bead Atlas is a local-first studio for designing fuse-bead patterns. Start with a blank canvas, or import or capture a photo and turn it into a clean pixel pattern. Features: β€’ Convert photos into bead patterns with automatic nearest-color matching β€’ Choose from multiple board sizes and four built-in color collections β€’ Draw, erase, fill, change the background, move, rotate, and flip artwork β€’ Undo and redo, use grids and five-cell guides, rename projects, and save automatically β€’ Browse a built-in pattern library with categories, search, and one-tap templates β€’ Count colors and bead quantities, then export A4 guides with a grid and color key β€’ Use the interface in Simplified Chinese, English, or Japanese β€’ Choose light or dark appearance and multiple interface text sizes No registration or sign-in is required. Projects and preferences stay on the current device. Imported photos are processed locally to create patterns and are not uploaded to a server. Independence notice: Color collection names and codes are provided only as creative references. This independently developed app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any third-party bead brand.

About

BeadCanvas

Features
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BeadCanvas turns photos and ideas into clear, practical fuse bead patterns. Shape the design, refine every bead, prepare the right colors, and carry a project from inspiration to a useful making guide. Create from any idea Start with a photo, a blank grid, or a built-in design. Adjust the grid, color range, blending, and level of detail while the preview helps you find the right balance between a recognizable image and a pattern that is comfortable to build. Work with real bead palettes Choose a bead brand, series, and size before generating. Palette entries keep their documented color codes, so the pattern, material summary, and exported files stay aligned. A universal palette is also available when you want to explore freely. Perfect every bead Draw, erase, fill areas, pick colors from the canvas, move around the pattern, and undo or redo changes. Color search and clear bead codes make detailed corrections manageable even in dense designs. A cleanup tool can consolidate near-duplicate stray colors while preserving important outlines. Plan before you make See the finished size estimate, bead totals, color quantities, coverage, and pegboard layout in one place. Sort the materials by code and use the production view as a practical reference while assembling the design. Export useful guides Create pattern images and print-ready PDF guides with optional grids, bead codes, project details, and a color legend. Export the shopping list as an image, PDF, spreadsheet-friendly CSV, or plain text for planning and sharing. Keep every project organized Search and sort your library, rename or duplicate a design, and reopen it whenever inspiration returns. Export a complete backup, then restore or safely merge the verified data later, so your collection remains portable and under your control. From the first photo to the final bead, BeadCanvas keeps the creative process focused, accurate, and enjoyable. Subscription terms: BeadCanvas offers an optional auto-renewing subscription. The price and billing period are shown in the app before confirmation. It renews automatically for the same period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel it at any time through your app store account. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getflutterapp.web.app/pixel/privacy.html

Screenshots

Bead Atlas4 screens
BeadCanvas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bead Atlas at none against BeadCanvas's 3. Bead Atlas also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). BeadCanvas's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BeadCanvas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Bead Atlas asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Bead Atlas versus BeadCanvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBead AtlasBeadCanvas
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksβ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size82 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHan Yu Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.εΊ†ιΈΏ ζž—

In-app purchases

None

Bead Atlas

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BeadCanvas

Subscriptions2
  • BeadCanvas Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • BeadCanvas Plus Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • BeadCanvas Plus Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Bead Atlas free?
Bead Atlas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeadCanvas free?
BeadCanvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bead Atlas or BeadCanvas have ads?
Both Bead Atlas and BeadCanvas show ads.

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