Comparison

ThreadABead vs Color by Pixel

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

Head to head
About

ThreadABead

Explore a vast collection of over 4,000 exclusive bead patterns for various jewelry and decorative items. Save your favorite designs to a personal wish list and discover new and popular patterns with an easy-to-use search function.

Highlights
  • Exclusive bead pattern collection
  • Save to wish list
  • Browse new and popular patterns
  • Search extensive catalog
  • Designs for jewelry and ornaments
Features
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Since 2007, ThreadABead has rapidly amassed a large collection of 4,000+ exclusive Bead Patterns making it the largest UK Bead Pattern site. It has become a favourite site for many beaders due to its diverse range of patterns specialising in bead designs for Size 11 Miyuki Delica beads. With ThreadABead you can find a treasure trove of patterns for ornaments, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and trinkets on many different topics such as seasonal, sports, hobbies and pets to name a few. If you are looking for an unusual design we most likely have just the thing! Now for the first time ThreadABead is making its on-site Wish List feature available in an app to all customers of ThreadABead and newcomers to browse our patterns and save them to their Wish List easily. Additionally new patterns to the site, and our most popular patterns can be also viewed, along with a search facility to trawl through our extensive catalogue.

About

Color by Pixel

Features
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Color by Pixel is a 3D coloring app that offers a relaxing and structured experience. Select from a wide variety of pre-designed voxel models and apply colors by following simple number-based instructions. Each model is divided into numbered areas. Match the numbers to their corresponding colors and gradually complete the design. The intuitive tap-and-drag interface allows for smooth, accessible interaction without the need for prior experience or artistic skills. Features: • A curated collection of voxel-style 3D models, including animals, environments, objects, and more • Number-based coloring system for clear, guided interaction • Calm, unobtrusive music designed to enhance focus and relaxation • High-quality visuals and clean user interface • Save and resume your progress at any time • Fully offline functionality Color by Pixel provides a quiet, engaging activity suitable for users of all ages. It is designed to support concentration, reduce stress, and encourage creative exploration through simple interaction.

Screenshots

ThreadABead3 screens
Color by Pixel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ThreadABead at every 5 months against Color by Pixel's every 28 months. ThreadABead also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThreadABead ships an update every 5 months, Color by Pixel every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ThreadABead versus Color by Pixel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadABeadColor by Pixel
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 28 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB229 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid GreenfieldKamola Fayzutdinova

In-app purchases

None

ThreadABead

No in-app purchases

None

Color by Pixel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThreadABead free?
ThreadABead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Color by Pixel free?
Color by Pixel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThreadABead or Color by Pixel have ads?
Neither ThreadABead nor Color by Pixel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThreadABead or Color by Pixel?
ThreadABead ships an update every 5 months, and Color by Pixel every 28 months. Most recently, ThreadABead was updated on October 24, 2026 and Color by Pixel on October 17, 2026.

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