Comparison

拼豆记 vs BeadCraft

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

Head to head
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拼豆记

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BeadCraft

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BeadCraft Local helps you turn photos into ready-to-make fuse bead patterns. Import a pet photo, portrait, icon, or any local image, then convert it into a clear bead grid for real craft work. The app maps your image to Artkal S 5mm bead colors, counts the beads you need, and helps you export a printable making plan. Features: • Photo to bead pattern Import a local image and generate a bead grid for your chosen board size and color count. • Real bead color matching Match patterns to Artkal S 5mm colors so your plan is closer to the beads you actually use. • Bead material list See color usage and bead counts before you start making. • Printable PDF export Create clean pattern sheets for printing, sharing, or checking while crafting. • Progress tracking Mark completed beads as you work through larger patterns. • Local privacy Your photos, generated patterns, and project files stay on your device. Great for: • Perler bead and fuse bead makers • Pixel art craft projects • Pet portraits, avatars, charms, gifts, and decorations • Makers who want a private offline photo-to-pattern workflow The free version includes basic pattern creation. Pro unlocks larger boards, printable PDFs, unlimited saved projects, and high-resolution exports.

Screenshots

拼豆记3 screens
BeadCraft3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 拼豆记 at none against BeadCraft's 1. BeadCraft's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 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. BeadCraft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 拼豆记 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

拼豆记 ships an update every 5 weeks, BeadCraft fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
拼豆记 versus BeadCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter拼豆记BeadCraft
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer昌飞 佘雪梅 黄

In-app purchases

None

拼豆记

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BeadCraft

One-time1
  • BeadCraft Pro$6.99

Questions

Is 拼豆记 free?
拼豆记 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeadCraft free?
BeadCraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 拼豆记 or BeadCraft have ads?
Neither 拼豆记 nor BeadCraft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 拼豆记 or BeadCraft?
拼豆记 ships an update every 5 weeks, and BeadCraft fortnightly. Most recently, 拼豆记 was updated on October 5, 2026 and BeadCraft on October 8, 2026.

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