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

Create and manage fuse bead patterns with AI-powered recognition and design tools. Convert images to patterns, edit them, and track your bead inventory. Works offline for design and creation.

Highlights
  • AI pattern recognition from images
  • Convert photos to bead patterns
  • Edit patterns (draw, crop, color)
  • Export to PNG, PDF, and previews
  • Bead stock inventory management
  • Offline design and creation tools
  • iCloud sync between devices
Features
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Doumen is a free, ad-free tool for recognizing, designing, and making fuse bead patterns. No sign-up required. Available on iPhone and iPad. From images to patterns - Pattern recognition: Use on-device AI to recognize grids and color codes and create editable bead patterns. - Image to pattern: Convert photos and illustrations into bead patterns, match color palettes, and adjust colors. - Shared link import: Retrieve images from supported shared links, then recognize and edit them. Edit and export - Draw, crop, rotate, mirror, and replace colors in bulk. - Export PNG, PDF, mirrored patterns, and rendered previews. Customize watermarks and preview backgrounds. Inventory and making - Manage bead stock and check pattern quantities and material lists. - Use color highlights, coordinate guides, count hints, timers, and progress records while making. - Sync projects between iPhone and iPad with iCloud. On-device recognition, offline creation AI pattern recognition runs on your device. Local imports, editing, and making tools work offline. Shared link imports and iCloud sync require an internet connection. Recognition results depend on image clarity, grid alignment, and readable color codes. Check the results before making. Only import and use images and patterns you own or have permission to use.

About

Fuse Bead Pixel Art

Features
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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 in-app purchases: Fuse Bead Pixel Art at none against Doumen's 1. Fuse Bead Pixel Art also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Doumen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fuse Bead Pixel Art asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Doumen versus Fuse Bead Pixel Art: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoumenFuse Bead Pixel Art
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer旭 张攀哒(重庆)信息技术有限公司

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Doumen

One-time1
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
None

Fuse Bead Pixel Art

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doumen free?
Doumen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
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 October 21, 2026 and Fuse Bead Pixel Art on October 16, 2026.

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