Comparison

PixelBead vs 拼拼豆

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

Head to head
About

PixelBead

Transform your photos into bead patterns quickly and easily. Automatically match colors, generate grids, and refine your designs with powerful editing tools. Supports popular bead brands and offers premium features for advanced users.

Highlights
  • Photo to bead pattern conversion
  • Automatic color matching and grid generation
  • Support for Perler, Hama, Artkal, Nabbi brands
  • Manual pattern editing tools
  • Bead usage statistics
  • High-resolution PDF/PNG export (Premium)
Features
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PixelBead helps you turn photos into clean bead patterns you can actually make. Import an image from your photo library or camera, generate a bead pattern in seconds, then refine the result with tools built for real bead projects. Whether you are making Perler, Hama, Artkal, or Nabbi designs, PixelBead helps you move from idea to printable pattern faster. WHAT YOU CAN DO ▸ Photo To Bead Pattern — Turn photos into bead patterns with automatic color matching and grid generation. ▸ AI Extraction (Premium) — Isolate a subject or simplify image content before conversion for cleaner results. ▸ Brand & Custom Palettes — Browse Perler, Hama, Artkal S, Artkal C, and Nabbi palettes; create your own palettes, add or import colors, and use them in new or existing patterns. ▸ Full Pattern Editing — Refine every pattern with brush, eraser, eyedropper, fill, batch replace, trim edges, and center tools. ▸ Building Guide — Build color by color, mark completed colors, and resume progress later. ▸ Clear Export (Premium) — Export high-resolution PDF or PNG files for printing, saving, and sharing. ▸ Bead Usage Stats — Check color counts, bead codes, row numbers, and total bead quantity before you start making. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import a photo from your library or camera. 2. Generate a bead pattern with color matching. 3. Edit details by hand and start making your pattern. WHY PIXELBEAD? ▸ Built for real fuse bead projects, not just simple image filters. ▸ Faster planning for pixel art, pegboard crafting, and printable bead patterns. ▸ Easier to move from photo to finished pattern on your phone. AI Extraction, Pattern Enhancement, batch color replacement, full Building Guide, and high-resolution PDF/PNG export require a Premium subscription. Terms of Use: https://neolabsapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://neolabsapp.com/privacy

About

拼拼豆

Features
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拼拼豆(BeadBoard)是面向手机与 iPad 的拼豆创作应用:发现图案、规则生成、照片转图、网格编辑、材料统计、收藏与按颜色制作。无需登录、无内购;项目与进度保存在本机,照片转换在设备端完成。 【发现图案】原创基础图案库,支持搜索、分类、难度筛选与收藏。 【规则生成】爱心、花朵、星星、笑脸、对称图案快速生成。 【照片转图】本机量化为拼豆网格,支持多类预设与尺寸底板。 【网格编辑】画笔、橡皮、填充、吸管、镜像、撤销重做,可无限查看的数字拼豆面板。 【材料统计】按颜色统计颗数,制作模式按色高亮、逐颗完成。 【本地优先】无账号、无广告 SDK;数据与照片不上传服务器。 适合拼豆新手完成第一件作品,也适合爱好者在 iPad 上高效设计与制作。

Screenshots

PixelBead4 screens
拼拼豆4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 拼拼豆 at none against PixelBead's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PixelBead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 拼拼豆 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PixelBead versus 拼拼豆: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelBead拼拼豆
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer笑海 吕伟 潘

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PixelBead

Subscriptions2
  • PixelBead Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • PixelBead Premium$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • PixelBead Lifetime Offer$24.99
  • PixelBead Lifetime$29.99
None

拼拼豆

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixelBead free?
PixelBead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 拼拼豆 free?
拼拼豆 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PixelBead or 拼拼豆 have ads?
Neither PixelBead nor 拼拼豆 shows ads.

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