Comparison
A BeadApp alternative with no paid plans
BeadApp is a browser-based bead pattern app with a free plan and paid Studio Pro and Studio Ultimate plans. Its free plan already covers designing, saving, a printable pattern, step-by-step weaving, 3D preview and image import; Pro adds higher limits and advanced tools. BeadDot has no paid plans at all: every feature is free and there are no ads. Here is how the two compare.
BeadApp vs BeadDot
| Feature | BeadApp | BeadDot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan; Studio Pro from $9.99 a month (or $79.99 a year), Studio Ultimate $19.99 a month (or $149.99 a year) | Free; no paid plans |
| Ads | None | None |
| Runs on | Any browser on any device; installs from the browser, and an older iPad app also exists | Any browser: computer, tablet, phone |
| Stitches | Peyote (even, odd, 2–4 drop, tubular, circular), brick, loom, square, herringbone, right angle weave, St. Petersburg; also bead crochet rope, kumihimo and bead knitting | Peyote (even, odd, diagonal), brick stitch, loom, herringbone |
| Saving and printing | Unlimited projects on the free plan; printable pattern with word chart and color key (small watermark, removed in Pro) | Free: patterns live in your account; PDF with color list and row list |
| Row-by-row tracking | Yes, free (Step-by-Step mode) | Yes (follow mode) |
| Photo to pattern | Yes, on the free plan | Yes: loom, peyote, brick and fuse beads |
| 3D preview | Yes, on the free plan | Free |
Checked against the sources below on October 24, 2026. Prices are in US dollars, taken from each tool’s own site or US store, and may vary by region.
Sources: beadapp.io · Potomac Beads: Top 5 Bead Pattern Apps
When BeadApp is the better fit
- You work in stitches BeadDot does not cover, such as square stitch, right angle weave, St. Petersburg, tubular or circular peyote, bead crochet rope or kumihimo.
- You want a large library of free patterns to start from (700+ patterns in 1,500+ colorways, according to Potomac Beads).
- You already design in BeadApp and its free plan or Pro covers what you need.
When BeadDot is the better fit
- You want a tool with no paid plans or subscriptions at all.
- You want every feature free, with no higher limits or advanced tools kept for a paid plan.
- You want a bead inventory that matches the beads you own against your pattern colors.
- You want an interface in Turkish.
FAQ
Is BeadApp free?
Yes, BeadApp has a free-forever Studio Free plan that includes designing, saving, a printable pattern with word chart and color key, step-by-step weaving, 3D preview and image import. Studio Pro ($9.99 a month or $79.99 a year) adds higher limits and advanced tools and removes the small watermark on printed patterns; Studio Ultimate ($19.99 a month or $149.99 a year) adds credits on top. BeadDot has no paid plans and no ads.
Can I move my BeadApp patterns to BeadDot?
BeadDot cannot open BeadApp files directly. Upload a screenshot of the pattern to the image to pattern converter, or redraw it in the editor with its color codes.
Do I need an account to use BeadDot?
No. You can start designing without signing up; create a free account when you want your patterns on every device.
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