NDOT vs BeadCube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NDOT
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NDOT is an offline-first studio for fuse-bead patterns β from drawing a design dot by dot to placing real beads against the chart, in one app. DESIGN β’ A pro-grade editor: brush, eraser, fill, eyedropper, selection, line/rectangle/ellipse, mirror, layers β’ Real color codes from six brands: Perler, Hama, Artkal, MARD, CoCo, DoDo β 900+ colors in production β’ Custom palettes: build your own from the beads you actually own β’ Text tool with bitmap fonts, CJK included β’ Photo import: auto-matched to the nearest real bead colors, optional dithering β’ 6 built-in designs, ready to edit, build, or delete BUILD β’ Build mode: row by row, tap a cell for every bead you place β never lose your spot β’ Materials counted automatically: per-color totals and what's still missing β’ Bead inventory & shopping list: know what to buy, down to a bead β’ Board splitting: large patterns paginate per physical pegboard with alignment marks EXPORT β’ PNG at print-grade resolution, with optional grid and color codes β’ Vector PDF: crisp at any zoom; color or codes-only for B&W printing; optional materials page MADE FOR IPAD β’ Three-pane workspace: canvas, colors, layers and materials on one screen β’ Apple Pencil hover preview, palm rejection, drag-and-drop import PRIVACY & PURCHASE β’ Fully offline, collects no data; iCloud sync lives in your own iCloud Drive β’ The free version designs and exports PNG; Pro is a single one-time purchase β no subscription, Family Sharing supported Brand names are used solely to describe color-code compatibility; NDOT is not affiliated with these brands.
BeadCube
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See the finished piece in 3D before placing your first bead. BeadCube is a complete workspace for fuse-bead creators. Turn photos into clear patterns, start from a blank canvas, inspect the finished look in 3D, and find structural weak points before you assemble or iron your work. 3D PREVIEW View your flat pattern as dimensional beads. Drag to inspect it from different angles or jump to preset views, so colors, silhouettes, and assembly relationships are easier to judge before you begin. PHOTO TO PATTERN Choose a photo, crop the subject, and generate a bead pattern automatically. BeadCube suggests a suitable grid and color count, with controls for background removal, color limits, artwork type, and dithering. CREATE AND EDIT Start with a blank canvas or refine a generated pattern cell by cell. Paint, erase, fill, pick colors, select, flip, rotate, undo, and redo. Keep the source image underneath as a reference while correcting details. DESIGNED FOR IPAD Make full use of the larger display with side-by-side previews and controls, an editor that keeps the canvas and inspector visible together, and pattern-plus-3D assembly views. Apple Pencil support enables precise input, while separate finger drawing and panning controls keep longer creative sessions comfortable and efficient. STRUCTURE CHECK Detect isolated beads, detached regions, diagonal-only connections, and critical weak points. Locate each issue, reinforce it, ignore an intentional detail, and run the check again after editing. IMPORT FROM LINKS Paste an external link that contains an image. BeadCube first tries to recognize an existing grid pattern; other images continue through the photo conversion flow. Only import content you have the right to use. ASSEMBLY AND MATERIALS Review bead counts by color, focus on one color while assembling, and export clear patterns, color references, and material lists for printing or sharing. MORE β’ Curated built-in templates β’ Designed for iPhone and iPad β’ Automatic project saving β’ Pro unlocks more projects, iCloud sync, and professional export MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS β’ Weekly Experience: auto-renews weekly β’ Annual Pro: auto-renews yearly β’ Lifetime Pro: one-time purchase, no renewal Prices are shown in your local currency on the purchase screen. Auto-renewing subscriptions can be managed or canceled in your Apple Account settings. Cancellation takes effect after the current billing period. Lifetime Pro is a non-consumable purchase and does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://finngra.github.io/BeadCube/privacy-en.html Support: https://finngra.github.io/BeadCube/support-en.html Terms of Use: https://finngra.github.io/BeadCube/terms-en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
NDOT and BeadCube are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. NDOT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BeadCube sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NDOT | BeadCube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | NING LI | θΉθΉ ζ |
In-app purchases
NDOT
- NDOT Pro$12.99
BeadCube
- Weekly Experience$0.997 Days
- Annual Pro$4.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$7.99









