玩豆 vs Pixel Beader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
玩豆
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玩豆(BeadsMaker)是一个以创作为中心的拼豆图纸工具。你可以在像素画布上放置拼豆颜色,保存本地草稿,预览完成效果,并导出清晰的 PNG 图片用于分享或现实拼豆制作。 无需登录即可开始创作。草稿保存在本机,导出图片直接保存到相册。应用不包含广告,也不会收集个人信息。
Pixel Beader
Create custom bead patterns from scratch or by converting photos. Refine designs with drawing tools, layers, and reference images. Preview your creations in 3D and AR, and organize or share your projects.
- Bead-by-bead pattern design
- Photo to pattern conversion
- Interactive pattern previews
- 3D and AR visualization
- Pattern organization and sharing
- Layer and reference image support
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Design your own bead patterns. Follow them as you make. Pixel Beader is a bead pattern design and editing tool. Start with a blank pegboard or convert a favorite photo, then refine the shapes and colors to create something of your own. DESIGN AND EDIT Draw bead by bead, replace colors, pick colors, and erase. Use rectangular selection, lasso, and undo to refine your pattern. Layers, underlays, and floating reference windows help you work with reference images. Draw with Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad. TURN PHOTOS INTO PATTERNS Import a photo and adjust the grid size, sampling method, and color count. Check color codes and bead quantities, then continue editing your pattern. FOLLOW WHILE YOU MAKE Use interactive patterns to check color codes and highlighted rows and columns while placing physical beads. Interactive patterns require membership. PREVIEW IN 3D AND AR Simulate the fused finish and explore your creation from different angles in 3D. On supported devices, use AR to preview it in your surroundings. ORGANIZE AND SHARE Organize patterns in folders, save favorites, and recover deleted work from Recently Deleted. Export pattern images and 3D snapshots, or share project files that can be imported and edited again. FREE AND MEMBERSHIP The free version supports boards and patterns up to 104×104. Optional monthly or lifetime membership unlocks projects up to 208×208 and interactive pattern previews. PRIVACY AND DEVICE SUPPORT Photo processing and project data stay on your device and are not uploaded to a server. Apple Pencil features require a compatible iPad and Apple Pencil. AR requires an ARKit-compatible device. Support: missouryy@icloud.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ © 2026 Yu Yan
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 玩豆 at none against Pixel Beader's 2. 玩豆 also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Pixel Beader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 玩豆 asks for nothing beyond the download.
玩豆 ships an update daily, Pixel Beader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 玩豆 | Pixel Beader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 振亚 张 | Yu Yan |
In-app purchases
玩豆
No in-app purchases
Pixel Beader
- Pixel Beader Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pixel Beader Pro Lifetime$9.99









