# Pixel Beads vs Linkthrum

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linkthrum at none against Pixel Beads's 5. Linkthrum also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pixel Beads's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Beads sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Linkthrum asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Beads | Linkthrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haeon Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798192159) | [Dachverband Legasthenie Deutschland e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/719533476) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Beads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-beads-gem-art-coloring/id6798192157)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item Bundle - 10 Pack | $0.39 | one-time |
| Item Bundle - 30 Pack | $0.69 | one-time |
| No Ads After Stage Clear (30 Days) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Item Bundle - 60 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads After Stage Clear (Premium) | $2.99 | one-time |


### Linkthrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkthrum/id6798722576)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Beads free?

Pixel Beads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Linkthrum free?

Linkthrum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Pixel Beads or Linkthrum have ads?

Pixel Beads shows ads; Linkthrum does not.

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