Comparison

拼豆记 vs PixelBean

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

Head to head
About

拼豆记

Features
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把喜欢的照片缝织成拼豆,在方寸网格间定格色彩。

About

PixelBean

Features
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"PixelBean" turns any photo into a pixel bead pattern in just a few taps. KEY FEATURES • Smart color recognition: Upload an image and PixelBean automatically identifies colors and generates a pattern with matching bead color codes. • Grid patterns: Clear row and column numbers plus color codes make every pattern easy to follow. • Block-by-block beading: Sort by block or color, jump automatically, and move to the next block when you finish one. • High-resolution export: Export HD PNG and PDF patterns for sharing or printing. • Membership features: Ad-free use, high-resolution source images, batch export, and other advanced tools. WHO IT'S FOR Perfect for perler beads, pixel art, cross-stitch, and DIY craft lovers. No experience needed. HOW TO USE 1. Choose or take a photo. 2. Generate a pattern with matching color codes. 3. Start beading by color or block and follow the pattern as you go. 4. Export the finished pattern as a high-resolution image for saving or printing. MEMBERSHIP FEATURES • Unlimited pattern generation • Export HD PNG / PDF patterns • Unlock block export (104 × 104 for block-by-block printing) • Freely zoom the workspace while following a pattern • Full MARD color library (291 colors) • Bulk bead-box management and deduct beads by pattern AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTIONS • Monthly and yearly plans are auto-renewable subscriptions and renew automatically before the end of each period. • To cancel: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Cancel. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period. • Eligible new monthly subscribers may receive a 3-day free trial. • All prices, durations, and trial details are shown on the App Store purchase confirmation screen. Every bead has its place, and every project has a record. Questions or feedback? Contact us at beadplix@163.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

拼豆记3 screens
PixelBean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 拼豆记 at none against PixelBean's 3. PixelBean's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. PixelBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 拼豆记 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

拼豆记 ships an update every 5 weeks, PixelBean every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
拼豆记 versus PixelBean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter拼豆记PixelBean
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer昌飞 佘云华 邓

In-app purchases

None

拼豆记

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PixelBean

Subscriptions2
  • 连续包月3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 连续包年$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终身会员$22.99

Questions

Is 拼豆记 free?
拼豆记 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PixelBean free?
PixelBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 拼豆记 or PixelBean have ads?
Neither 拼豆记 nor PixelBean shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 拼豆记 or PixelBean?
拼豆记 ships an update every 5 weeks, and PixelBean every 3 days. Most recently, 拼豆记 was updated on October 5, 2026 and PixelBean on October 7, 2026.

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