Comparison

ナノチョロQ vs Beads Creator

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

Head to head
About

ナノチョロQ

Control a miniature remote-controlled car built with nanoblocks using your iPhone. Perform various maneuvers, activate sound effects, and enjoy instant racing after a quick charge.

Highlights
  • Dedicated controller app
  • Remote control for nanoblock cars
  • Forward, backward, left, and right steering
  • Dash functionality
  • Sound effects (horn, engine, driving)
  • 10-second charging for immediate play
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■nanoblock motion チョロQ専用コントローラーアプリ! 『nanoblock motion チョロQ(発売元:タカラトミーマーケティング)』は、ナノブロックのボディで組み立てられた極小ラジコンです。ブロックは自由に組み替えられます! そして、このアプリは『nanoblock motion チョロQ』専用のコントローラーアプリなんです。 10秒チャージで即走行が可能なこの最新チョロQを、あなたのiPhoneを使って前後左右、ダッシュなど自由に、華麗に操作することができます。 また、クラクションやエンジン音、走行音などもプレイしながら楽しむことができます。 まずはダウンロード! そしておもちゃ屋さんにダッシュしよう! ※対応OS:iOS7以降

About

Beads Creator

Design custom fuse bead and Perler bead patterns with an intuitive pixel art editor. Import images to create patterns or use the bead list to track colors and quantities. Supports multiple bead brands and sizes.

Highlights
  • Pixel art style editing
  • Create patterns from images
  • Supports multiple bead brands
  • Bead list for color and quantity tracking
  • Cross-stitch pattern design
  • Supports 6 bead types
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OVER 1.6 MILLION DOWNLOADS Beads Creator is an easy-to-use app that lets you create fuse beads and Perler beads patterns with simple controls. With pixel art style editing, you can intuitively design your own bead patterns and bead layouts. Creating patterns using images is also supported. SIMPLE AND EASY FOR EVERYONE Thanks to a clean and intuitive UI, even beginners can quickly start creating fuse bead patterns. The app supports multiple bead brands such as Perler Beads, Hama Beads, and Nano Beads, making it easy to design patterns that match the beads you already use. It's also great for pixel art creation and cross-stitch pattern design. RECOMMENDED FOR - Fans of fuse beads and Perler beads - Anyone who wants to create bead patterns or bead designs - Lovers of pixel art and retro games - Cross-stitch and accessory makers - People looking for design templates for handmade projects SUPPORTS 6 BEAD TYPES - Perler Beads - Nano Beads - Midi Fuse Beads (5.0 mm) - Mini Fuse Beads (2.6 mm) - Midi Hama Beads (5.0 mm) - Mini Hama Beads (2.5 mm) IMAGE-BASED PATTERN CREATION You can also import images onto a pegboard and use them as fuse bead patterns. Note: Image-based patterns may not work well on non-square pegboards. CHECK COLORS AND QUANTITIES WITH THE BEAD LIST View the colors and required quantities of beads used in your design with the Bead List feature. This makes preparation for crafting much easier. PATTERN CREATION LIMITS - Initial limit: up to 30 patterns - Watch a video ad: +5 patterns each time - Increase the limit up to 480 patterns REMOVE ADS (PAID OPTION) By purchasing the Remove Ads add-on, you can: - Hide all ads - Increase the maximum number of patterns to 480 Note: This is a one-time purchase and can be restored after reinstalling the app.

Screenshots

ナノチョロQ4 screens
Beads Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beads Creator at 74% against ナノチョロQ's 0%. ナノチョロQ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Beads Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ナノチョロQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ナノチョロQ ships an update every 3 months, Beads Creator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ナノチョロQ versus Beads Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterナノチョロQBeads Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews74.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOMY Company,Ltd.Takayuki Miyagawa

Customer experience

ナノチョロQ

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Beads Creator

All ratings1,488 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral8.4%
Negative17.2%

Bugs and requests

ナノチョロQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Beads Creator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to delete saved patterns
  • Inconsistent behavior when adding beads

Requested features

5 requests
  • Copy/paste design elements
  • Larger and custom grid sizes
  • Import image to convert to pattern
  • Fused bead view for final look
  • Ability to edit bead colors

In-app purchases

None

ナノチョロQ

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Beads Creator

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is ナノチョロQ free?
ナノチョロQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beads Creator free?
Beads Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ナノチョロQ or Beads Creator have ads?
Beads Creator shows ads; ナノチョロQ does not.
Which is updated more often, ナノチョロQ or Beads Creator?
ナノチョロQ ships an update every 3 months, and Beads Creator every 2 months. Most recently, ナノチョロQ was updated on August 13, 2026 and Beads Creator on October 15, 2026.

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