Comparison

Doumen vs Fuse Bead Pixel Art

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

Head to head
About

Doumen

Features
Read full description

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 — 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 — 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.

About

Fuse Bead Pixel Art

Features
Read full description

Pixel Bead Art – Pixel Creative Studio is a creation and management app designed for fuse bead and pixel art enthusiasts. Import an image and instantly convert it into a grid pattern, create bead art by color code, manage your bead inventory, and share your creations with the community—all in one app, from deciding what to make to completing your project. 【Membership Plans】 Monthly Plan: Auto-renewable subscription, billed monthly (reference price: ¥9.9/month) Annual Plan: Auto-renewable subscription, billed annually (reference price: ¥68/year) Lifetime Membership: One-time purchase with permanent access and no automatic renewal (reference price: ¥38) 【Membership Benefits】 Unlimited pattern generation Unlimited exports and pattern exports Color-code highlighting, one-tap replacement, and smart merging Unlimited chibi-style generation Exclusive membership badge Ad-free experience Free users can continue to access the basic creation features. Some features may have usage or capability limits. 【Auto-Renewal Information】 After you confirm your purchase and complete payment, your selected subscription plan will automatically renew through your iTunes account. Your Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. After successful payment, your subscription will be extended for another billing period. To cancel automatic renewal, turn it off in your iTunes/Apple ID subscription settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Prices may vary slightly by region or due to changes in App Store pricing. The price displayed on the purchase page at the time of purchase shall apply. User Agreement: https://pindou.chenpan.love/user-agreement?locale=en Privacy Policy: https://pindou.chenpan.love/privacy?locale=en Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Membership Auto-Renewal Agreement: https://pindou.chenpan.love/auto-renewal-agreement

Screenshots

Doumen4 screens
Fuse Bead Pixel Art3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fuse Bead Pixel Art at 15.0 against Doumen's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Doumen versus Fuse Bead Pixel Art: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoumenFuse Bead Pixel Art
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer旭 张攀哒(重庆)信息技术有限公司

In-app purchases

None

Doumen

No in-app purchases

None

Fuse Bead Pixel Art

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doumen free?
Doumen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fuse Bead Pixel Art free?
Fuse Bead Pixel Art is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Doumen or Fuse Bead Pixel Art have ads?
Neither Doumen nor Fuse Bead Pixel Art shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doumen or Fuse Bead Pixel Art?
Doumen ships an update every 4 days, and Fuse Bead Pixel Art every 4 days. Most recently, Doumen was updated on September 26, 2026 and Fuse Bead Pixel Art on September 30, 2026.

Other comparisons