Handpix vs Buwan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Handpix
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Core Features: [Professional Drawing Tools] An eraser that removes by color block, a paint bucket with drag-to-fill, one-tap outlining, and line, rectangle, and ellipse tools that make every stroke effortless. The lasso tool lets you cut, copy, paste, select all, or invert a selection — and paste across layers or even across canvases. Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal symmetry axes mean you never have to draw a mirrored pattern twice. [Layer Management] Full multi-layer drawing with one-tap clear, duplicate, and focus mode for every layer. [Handy Gestures] Two-finger undo, three-finger redo, and the "Magic Cube" — a floating widget that toggles color codes and replays your creation process. [Ironing-Effect Preview] Preview six realistic ironing finishes: full melt (no-hole), bath-mitt texture, towel texture, coarse glitter, fine glitter, and linen. [One-Tap Pixelization] Turn photos and cartoon images into pixel art in a single tap, with your choice of style and target color count. [All-in-One Share Image Studio] Create social-media-ready images right inside the app — swap backgrounds, add pattern shadows, and more. [Fully Customizable Pattern Export] Major and minor grid lines, ruler colors, color card styles, signature and text watermarks, mirrored output, and export-by-color — tune everything until it's exactly how you want it. [iCloud Cross-Device Creating] Your work syncs in real time between iPad and iPhone via iCloud. [Built-in Pegboard] Import smart PDF patterns, .handpix files, or your in-app projects — then build bead by bead, sorted by color code or split into 10×10 sections. [Who Is It For?] - Pattern designers: draw efficiently, preview the finished look, export social covers, and share patterns in multiple formats. - Bead hobbyists: turn your avatar, pet, favorite artwork, or original characters into bead patterns. - Bead and craft shops: design, adjust, and deliver ready-to-build patterns for your customers. Supports Apple Pencil and touch. Long-press anywhere to discover 130+ features! Handpix — the professional pixel artist's choice. Privacy Policy: https://handpix.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Buwan
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See your fabric combinations before the first cut. Buwan is a quiet planning space for sewing ideas. Import a fabric photo—or take one—then preview it on finished shapes or arrange your own free-form patchwork. TRY FABRICS AND CREATE • Preview fabrics on scrunchies, bags, and other designs. • Combine basic and special shapes on a movable canvas. • Adjust the position, size, rotation, and layer order of fabric pieces. • Choose built-in fabrics or add your own photos. • Create solid, striped, dotted, and plaid fabrics with Create Fabric. KEEP IDEAS ORGANIZED • Save, rename, reorder, and export works. • Keep a personal fabric library and favorites. • Continue your finished-design and patchwork drafts. • Export a backup and restore it by merging with or replacing local data. A copy of the current data is prepared before restoration. YOUR DATA, YOUR SPACE Your fabrics, drafts, works, and photos stay on this iPhone. Buwan does not automatically sync them through iCloud or a Buwan server. No Buwan account, ads, or third-party analytics. Store exported backups somewhere you control before deleting the app. BUWAN PRO The free version supports up to 12 personal fabric imports, basic free-form patchwork, and a one-time Create Fabric trial. Pro adds unlimited fabric imports, full Create Fabric editing, premium designs, all classic patchwork combinations, DIY drawing and outline import, and canvas history. Monthly, annual, and lifetime options are available, with Family Sharing support. Existing content remains available to view, arrange, export, and delete after a subscription expires. Creating Pro content or changing the colors or patterns of generated fabrics requires active Pro access. Restoring a data backup does not grant Pro; use Restore Purchases to restore your purchase entitlement. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handpix at none against Buwan's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Buwan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Handpix asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Handpix | Buwan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 寻 刘 | 嘉鑫 侯 |
In-app purchases
Handpix
No in-app purchases
Buwan
- Buwan Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Buwan Pro Annual$3.991 Year
- Buwan Pro Lifetime$7.99









