Comparison

Doushen vs Magic Perler

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

Head to head
About

Doushen

Features
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Doushen is a soft journal-style bead art pattern maker. Import a photo, convert it into a bead grid, then refine every cell with brush, eraser, color picker, fill, and mirror tools. Your projects are saved locally so you can keep editing, export, and share them anytime. Key features: Convert photos into bead art patterns Customize grid size, bead size, and color count Edit with brush, eraser, picker, fill, and mirror tools Automatically count bead colors Export images, PDF patterns, material lists, and transparent PNGs Organize projects in a scrapbook-inspired gallery Doushen Pro unlocks: 3-day free trial Unlimited projects HD export No watermark PDF pattern export Transparent PNG export Full material lists Doushen Pro subscription: Doushen Pro offers monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions, both with a 3-day free trial. After the trial ends, the subscription automatically renews and is billed through your Apple ID unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Existing subscribers can restore purchases inside the app. Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DT1FjRnV4d2pyd2RP Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DT1FWWmtXYU1jdVpj Great for fuse bead creators, pixel art fans, journal lovers, DIY gifts, and craft planning. Subscription Notes Doushen Pro offers monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions, both with a 3-day free trial. After the trial ends, the purchase is billed through the user's Apple ID and renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Users can manage or cancel subscriptions in App Store account settings. Existing subscribers can restore purchases in the app. Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DT1FjRnV4d2pyd2RP Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DT1FWWmtXYU1jdVpj

About

Magic Perler

Features
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Magic Perler — turn photos into Perler / fuse bead patterns Import a picture and get a stitch-ready bead pattern fast. AI pixel / optional chibi style, local cutout, multi-brand palettes, and pixel editing. While you craft: highlight one color at a time, track and save progress, manage your bead stash—from image to ironing beads in one app. ◆ Photo to pattern Portraits, pets, landscapes, anime… auto color matching, codes, and per-color bead counts. Export PDF and shopping lists. ◆ AI pixel & chibi Cute chibi conversion and pixel styling; merge or replace colors for cleaner boards. ◆ Color highlight craft mode Focus on one color at a time so big boards stay easy to follow. Optional session timer while you bead. ◆ Progress you can save See how far you’ve come; leave and come back—your progress stays with the project. ◆ Stash, counts, restock Track beads you own, spot missing colors against a pattern, and export a shopping list. ◆ Pegboard mode & community Craft with pegboard-friendly guidance; browse and share DIY patterns with fellow makers. Made for Perler, Hama, fuse bead, and pixel-art crafters.

Screenshots

Doushen4 screens
Magic Perler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Perler at daily against Doushen's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Doushen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Magic Perler sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doushen ships an update weekly, Magic Perler daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Doushen versus Magic Perler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoushenMagic Perler
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer建祥 陈杰利 白

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Doushen

Subscriptions2
  • Doushen Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Doushen Pro Yearly3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro (Limited Offer)$9.99
6 purchases

Magic Perler

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time3
  • 极速模型 10次$2.99
  • Lifetime Member$7.99
  • 极速模型 50次$9.99

Questions

Is Doushen free?
Doushen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Perler free?
Magic Perler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Doushen or Magic Perler have ads?
Neither Doushen nor Magic Perler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doushen or Magic Perler?
Doushen ships an update weekly, and Magic Perler daily. Most recently, Doushen was updated on October 31, 2026 and Magic Perler on November 7, 2026.

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