Comparison

PerlerBead Pattern Maker vs Doumen

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

Head to head
About

PerlerBead Pattern Maker

This AI-powered tool transforms photos into fuse bead patterns with accurate color matching for major brands. It offers various art styles, a pixel editor, and export options for DIY crafts and pixel art.

Highlights
  • AI photo to pattern conversion
  • Brand color matching
  • Multiple pixel art styles
  • Pixel editor
  • PDF pattern export
  • Free pattern library
Features
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AI Fuse Bead Pattern Generator Recommended by multiple Xiaohongshu creators, this AI-powered fuse bead pattern generator is designed for bead art lovers of all levels. It combines photo-to-pattern conversion, AI pixel art generation, brand color matching, and professional grid pattern export, helping beginners and experienced makers quickly create high-quality fuse bead designs. Accurate Color Matching for Major Bead Brands The tool supports popular fuse bead brands such as MARD, Artkal S/R, Perler, Hama, Manman, Panpan, Coco, Mixiaowo, Nabbi, IKEA Pyssla, and more. Built-in brand color charts allow designs to be automatically matched with accurate bead color codes. Users can switch between different brand palettes with one click, reducing the need for manual color comparison. It also supports special creative effects such as fantasy-color and iridescent-style bead designs. AI Pixel Art Generation in Multiple Styles Upload a portrait or any real-life photo, and the AI will turn it into a fuse bead pattern instantly. Multiple styles are available, including pixel art, retro 8-bit, line art, Big Face style, chibi style, flat-color design, cartoon illustration, and more. The tool also supports background removal, custom canvas sizes, adjustable color counts, grid patterns, color codes, and bead quantity statistics. In addition to fuse bead patterns, it can also generate cross-stitch patterns, making it useful for different types of handmade crafts. Professional Pattern Editing The built-in pixel editor allows users to adjust beads, merge colors, and fine-tune every detail at pixel level. Whether creating a simple outline design or a complex colorful artwork, users can easily edit and polish their patterns. Templates, PDF Export, and Crafting Tools The app includes a free pattern library covering pets, anime, games, food, holidays, avatars, charms, and other popular themes. It can generate material lists, printable PDF patterns, and high-resolution previews. Patterns can also be zoomed in during crafting to help avoid reading the wrong row or counting the wrong grid. One-Stop Tool for Creative Handmade Projects This tool is ideal for fuse bead beginners, advanced crafters, pixel art creators, parent-child craft users, and anyone making DIY gifts, accessories, or creative handmade products. With AI generation, accurate brand color matching, and easy pattern editing, every idea can quickly become a ready-to-make fuse bead design. Privacy Policy: https://pindou.bilishiguang.top/docs/en/privacy-policy.html User Agreement: https://pindou.bilishiguang.top/docs/en/user-agreement.html Paid Service Terms: https://pindou.bilishiguang.top/docs/en/paid-service-agreement.html

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

PerlerBead Pattern Maker4 screens
Doumen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Doumen at 90% against PerlerBead Pattern Maker's 41%. Doumen also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). PerlerBead Pattern Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. PerlerBead Pattern Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.90 per 7 days and Doumen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doumen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of PerlerBead Pattern Maker's written reviews are positive against 90% of Doumen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PerlerBead Pattern Maker ships an update every 6 days, Doumen every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PerlerBead Pattern Maker versus Doumen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerlerBead Pattern MakerDoumen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews89.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer广西哔哩时光网络科技有限公司旭 张

Customer experience

PerlerBead Pattern Maker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.8%

Doumen

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.9%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PerlerBead Pattern Maker

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$1.907 Days
  • Weekly VIP$1.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP$2.991 Month
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  • 月会员$2.991 Month
  • 年会员$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$12.99
1 purchases

Doumen

One-time1
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99

Questions

Is PerlerBead Pattern Maker free?
PerlerBead Pattern Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doumen free?
Doumen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PerlerBead Pattern Maker or Doumen?
Doumen is rated higher. PerlerBead Pattern Maker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Doumen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PerlerBead Pattern Maker or Doumen have ads?
Neither PerlerBead Pattern Maker nor Doumen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PerlerBead Pattern Maker or Doumen?
PerlerBead Pattern Maker ships an update every 6 days, and Doumen every 4 days. Most recently, PerlerBead Pattern Maker was updated on October 20, 2026 and Doumen on October 21, 2026.

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