PixelBean vs Pixel Beads Maker&Converter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 × 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/
Pixel Beads Maker&Converter
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Turn any photo into a perler bead pattern you can actually build. Pixel Beads matches your picture to real bead brands—Hama,Perler,Artkal,MARD, COCO, Manman, Panpan, and Mixiaowo—so every cell has a color code you can follow. Start from a blank 72×72 board, or import a photo, crop it, pick a palette, and let the app map it to beads. In the editor you can zoom, paint, fill, eyedrop, erase, swap colors, switch round or square beads, and change the grid size when you need more detail. Save a draft to Works, then export a pattern sheet (PDF or image) with codes on each bead, a shopping list, or a simple step-by-step ironing guide. Make pixel art you can hold in your hands.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Beads Maker&Converter at none against PixelBean's 3. PixelBean's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PixelBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pixel Beads Maker&Converter asks for nothing beyond the download.
PixelBean ships an update every 3 days, Pixel Beads Maker&Converter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PixelBean | Pixel Beads Maker&Converter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 云华 邓 | Sen Stellar Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
PixelBean
- 连续包月3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- 连续包年$9.991 Year
- 终身会员$22.99
Pixel Beads Maker&Converter
No in-app purchases
Questions
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