Comparison

Doushen vs LaiPinDou

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

LaiPinDou

Features
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LaiPinDou – Professional Perler Bead Pattern Generator. Turn every picture into a beadable masterpiece! Whether you're new to fuse beads or a seasoned pro, LaiPinDou takes the hassle out of pattern making. Just pick a photo, and get a professional bead pattern in seconds — no more counting colors square by square on your screen. 【Key Features】 - One-Tap Photo to Pattern Import any photo or image, and our smart algorithm instantly converts it into a bead pattern. Customizable canvas sizes — from a single 29×29 pegboard to large multi-board designs. - Professional Color Palette Matching Built-in color charts for popular bead brands (Mard, Kale, Pancoo, and more). Colors are intelligently matched to the closest bead shades, and every pattern is labeled with color codes — buy and bead exactly what you see, zero guesswork. - Pixel Art Editor Not happy with the auto-generated result? Fine-tune it with the built-in pixel editor — brush, eraser, paint bucket, color picker, and more. Edit every single cell to create your own original designs. - Bead Count Statistics Automatically counts how many beads of each color you need, so you can shop with confidence — no overbuying, no waste. - Export & Share Export high-resolution patterns with color code labels. Print them, share them with fellow bead lovers, or save them to your photo library for easy access anytime. 【Who Is It For】 · Bead art enthusiasts: turn any picture you love into a pattern — bead whatever you want · Craft shop owners: create custom patterns efficiently and take more orders · Parents & kids: quality craft time together that builds focus and hands-on skills · Pixel art lovers: create pixel art on the go, export and use right away 【Why LaiPinDou】 · Fast: patterns generated in seconds, no waiting · Accurate: professional color algorithms — what you see is what you bead · Simple: three steps from photo to pattern, easy for all ages · Always improving: frequent updates driven by user feedback Download LaiPinDou now and turn your photos, favorite characters, and even your pets into bead art! 【Contact Us】 If you run into any issues or have feature suggestions, reach out through the in-app feedback — we read every message. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ User Agreement: https://laipindou.cn/legal/user-agreement.html Payment Agreement: https://laipindou.cn/legal/paid-agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://laipindou.cn/legal/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Doushen4 screens
LaiPinDou4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LaiPinDou at 15.6 against Doushen's 17.6. 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. Doushen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LaiPinDou sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Doushen versus LaiPinDou: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoushenLaiPinDou
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer建祥 陈文鹏 朱

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
5 purchases

LaiPinDou

Subscriptions4
  • 周会员7 Days trial2 variants$0.997 Days
  • 来拼豆$1.991 Month
  • 月会员$1.991 Month
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  • 年会员$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终身会员$9.99

Questions

Is Doushen free?
Doushen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LaiPinDou free?
LaiPinDou is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Doushen or LaiPinDou have ads?
Neither Doushen nor LaiPinDou shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doushen or LaiPinDou?
Doushen ships an update weekly, and LaiPinDou weekly. Most recently, Doushen was updated on October 25, 2026 and LaiPinDou on October 24, 2026.

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