# Bead Pattern Creator

> Bead Pattern Creator for your mobile device

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.crochetdesigns.beadpatterncreator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.crochetdesigns.beadpatterncreator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.crochetdesigns.beadpatterncreator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Crochet Designs
- **Category:** ART\_AND\_DESIGN
- **Downloads:** 142,158
- **Rating:** 2.05 / 5 (438 ratings)
- **Version:** 18.6.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2017-09-03
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crochetdesigns.beadpatterncreator)
- **Website:** [http://CrochetDesigns.com](http://crochetdesigns.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.crochetdesigns.com/about/privacy.htm](http://www.crochetdesigns.com/about/privacy.htm)

## Description

**Bead Pattern Creator** is a versatile mobile extension that allows beadwork enthusiasts to design and customize bead patterns effortlessly. It supports popular stitches like Square, Brick, Peyote, 2-drop Peyote, and Right Angle Weave. Users can utilize five free bead patterns upon download and can unlock the full creation functionality for just $2.99.

The app offers a comprehensive Bead Pattern Editor where users can fill squares with beads of any color. With intuitive tools such as pencil, eraser, color picker, stamps, inserts, borders, and advanced editing features like undo, redo, rotate, flip, and zoom, crafting the perfect pattern is seamless. Additionally, users can import photos directly from their device or camera to convert images into bead patterns, and easily share their creations via social media or messaging.

Perfect for hobbyists and professional bead artists, this extension combines user-friendly design with powerful features to inspire creativity in bead crafting.

## Rankings

- #188,438 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.crochetdesigns.beadpatterncreator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users largely praise the Bead Pattern Creator for enabling loom bead pattern design and value after purchase, especially once the learning curve is overcome. Video tutorials help users learn. However, major concerns center on a paywall and unclear pricing, poor UI and usability, stability risks, cross-device purchasing issues, and limited previews. Overall it works but with significant cost and quality tradeoffs.

### Pros

- Enables creating loom bead patterns, serving as a dedicated pattern design tool.
- Worth the price to avoid manual graphing once you learn how to use it.
- Helpful instructional videos or tutorials that make learning the app easier.
- Works for pattern creation and can produce usable designs after getting the hang of it.

### Cons

- Requires upfront payment to create patterns with unclear pricing and no reliable free trial.
- Poor UI/UX and usability issues, including hard-to-change colors and non-intuitive zoom.
- Stability issues and data loss risks (crashes, no auto-save).
- Cross-device issues: patterns can't be transferred and you may need to repurchase on another device.
- Limited starter content and previews: few free designs and difficulty testing before buying.

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