Comparison

dotStudio vs Bead Duck

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

Head to head
About

dotStudio

Features
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dotStudio is a pixel art creation app that lets you draw pixel art and create animations with an intuitive interface. Draw pixel by pixel, combine frames, and bring your artwork to life. Whether you’re a beginner or a pixel art enthusiast, dotStudio makes creating pixel art animations easy and fun. Key Features -Pixel art editor -Frame-by-frame animation creation -R-eal-time preview -Simple and intuitive UI -Turn your ideas into moving pixel art with dotStudio.

About

Bead Duck

Features
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Bead Duck is a mobile workspace for fuse bead creators who want to plan before they build. Instead of acting like a simple pattern generator, it focuses on draft preparation, palette planning, board arrangement, and cleaner project organization. Import a photo, turn it into a bead draft, adjust local color areas, fine-tune the grid, and review bead counts before you start. You can prepare circular or square board layouts, organize palette ideas, save multiple draft versions, and export preview-ready layouts that are easier to review before real assembly. This makes the app better suited for creators who want a planning workflow, not just a template result. If your process includes testing colors, comparing layouts, checking quantities, and refining drafts before placing beads, Bead Duck is positioned as a creation studio rather than another generic bead pattern app. Some advanced features require Pro. Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings and restore purchases at any time. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy are available in the app and on the App Store product page. Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUkZ6UnBwRU9qYVZZ Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUkZqeHBKYUhDZUtF

Screenshots

dotStudio4 screens
Bead Duck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dotStudio at none against Bead Duck's 3. dotStudio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Bead Duck's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Bead Duck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. dotStudio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
dotStudio versus Bead Duck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdotStudioBead Duck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAKUYA JIMBO建军 鲁

In-app purchases

None

dotStudio

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bead Duck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is dotStudio free?
dotStudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bead Duck free?
Bead Duck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do dotStudio or Bead Duck have ads?
dotStudio shows ads; Bead Duck does not.

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