Fuse Beads Studio vs Doumen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Fuse Beads Studio
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Hi, bead lovers! Ever stocked hundreds of beads but canβt find the right color? Ordered duplicates by mistake? Manually logging in Excel feels like a headache? I get it! [Little Bead Buddy] is here to save your inventory stress. Itβs more than a trackerβitβs your personal bead assistant. - AI Smart Recognition: Snap an order screenshot, and the app automatically detects colors and quantities. - Clear Inventory at a Glance: See all colors neatly organized, get alerts for low stock, copy color codes, and refill with one tap. - Track Consumption: Upload your designs, and the app calculates used beads, updating inventory automatically. - Digital Patterns: Convert images into digital patterns, zoom losslessly, filter by color, recolor, and import consumption in one tap. - Sync & Backup: iCloud sync and manual export keep your data safe, always under your control. Little Bead Buddy helps you stay organized, track your progress, and enjoy beading without the stress. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e1wgsmQDMVkB9Zf2cqwbzBvR66-6txDcHxxted2ZvJA/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CaYXc1Zuz31iMjMRAL4IqnThFADjSvOqBxW4LiSPOUU/edit?usp=sharing
Doumen
Create and manage fuse bead patterns with AI-powered recognition and design tools. Convert images to patterns, edit them, and track your bead inventory. Works offline for design and creation.
- AI pattern recognition from images
- Convert photos to bead patterns
- Edit patterns (draw, crop, color)
- Export to PNG, PDF, and previews
- Bead stock inventory management
- Offline design and creation tools
- iCloud sync between devices
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Doumen is a free, ad-free tool for recognizing, designing, and making fuse bead patterns. No sign-up required. Available on iPhone and iPad. From images to patterns - Pattern recognition: Use on-device AI to recognize grids and color codes and create editable bead patterns. - Image to pattern: Convert photos and illustrations into bead patterns, match color palettes, and adjust colors. - Shared link import: Retrieve images from supported shared links, then recognize and edit them. Edit and export - Draw, crop, rotate, mirror, and replace colors in bulk. - Export PNG, PDF, mirrored patterns, and rendered previews. Customize watermarks and preview backgrounds. Inventory and making - Manage bead stock and check pattern quantities and material lists. - Use color highlights, coordinate guides, count hints, timers, and progress records while making. - Sync projects between iPhone and iPad with iCloud. On-device recognition, offline creation AI pattern recognition runs on your device. Local imports, editing, and making tools work offline. Shared link imports and iCloud sync require an internet connection. Recognition results depend on image clarity, grid alignment, and readable color codes. Check the results before making. Only import and use images and patterns you own or have permission to use.
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Verdict
Fuse Beads Studio and Doumen are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Fuse Beads Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Doumen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fuse Beads Studio ships an update weekly, Doumen every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fuse Beads Studio | Doumen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 89.5% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | δΏε ε°Ή | ζ εΌ |
In-app purchases
Fuse Beads Studio
- Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
- Yearly Pro$39.991 Year
- Lifttime Pro$59.99
Doumen
- Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
Questions
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