Doumen vs BeadSnap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Doumen
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Doumen is a free, ad-free bead pattern recognition, editing, and making assistant that requires no registration and no internet connection. Advanced features (all free): - AI pattern import: Import your pattern and let the dedicated AI model recognize it with over 99.9% accuracy, while easily removing watermarks and backgrounds; - Unlimited large patterns: Effortlessly import patterns with up to 10,000 cells β no limits on size or quantity. Files stay on your device to protect your privacy; - One-tap import from shared links: Automatically download high-resolution, watermark-free images from shared links and save them locally after recognition; - Advanced export: Export mirrored views and mock-ups in one tap, with customizable mock-up backgrounds and sizes for beautiful covers, plus custom watermarks; - Image to pattern: Convert photos and illustrations into bead patterns in one tap, with no limits on quantity or image size, and easy editing; - Rich editing tools: Crop, rotate, mirror, adjust grid density, replace colors, draw manually β all advanced features unlocked for free; - Inventory management: Easily track your bead stock, set low-stock reminders, and automatically deduct beads used in making sessions. - Making assist: Coordinate guides, count bubbles, timers, and progress records help you move from pattern to real creation. - Offline and privacy-first: Almost all core features work without internet; AI recognition runs locally on your device and never uploads your private patterns; - iPhone / iPad sync: Sync projects across your devices via iCloud, so you can continue editing and making anywhere.
BeadSnap
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Turn any photo into a beautiful bead art pattern! BeadSnap converts your pictures into pixel-perfect bead patterns using standard fuse bead color palettes. Features: β’ One-tap photo to bead pattern conversion β’ Adjustable grid size (16β256) for any detail level β’ Material list with exact bead counts and color coordinates β’ Multiple brand color palettes (MARD, Perler, Generic) β’ Grid-based progress tracking β complete section by section β’ Save and resume projects anytime β’ Export and share material lists β’ Flip between bead pattern and original photo Perfect for fuse bead enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you're creating a small keychain or a large wall display, BeadSnap helps you plan, track, and complete your bead art with precision. Supports 34 standard bead colors with brand-specific code matching for MARD, Perler, and generic brands.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Doumen at every 4 days against BeadSnap's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Doumen ships an update every 4 days, BeadSnap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Doumen | BeadSnap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζ εΌ | εΌΊ ζ |
In-app purchases
Doumen
No in-app purchases
BeadSnap
No in-app purchases









