Comparison

Douink vs PicoBead

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

Head to head
About

Douink

Features
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Douink is a pixel bead pattern designer for crafters. Import a photo or start from a blank canvas, match Manman, MARD, or Perler palettes, edit the grid, count beads, and export print-ready PDFs—all on device, no account required. Features • Import from Photos or camera, crop, then pixelate in one tap • Adjustable grids from 10×10 to 60×60 • Brush, fill, eyedropper, eraser, undo/redo • Batch recolor, rotate, and mirror • Bead usage stats with one-tap copy • Export PNG previews and A4 PDF print sheets • Local project library—pick up anytime Who it’s for • Fuse bead / Perler hobbyists • Parents and teachers who need quick patterns • Anyone using Manman, MARD, or Perler color charts Privacy Processing stays on your device. We don’t upload your photos or projects. Camera and Photos access are used only when you choose to import or capture. Legal Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.wxx86.cn/douink/privacy.html

About

PicoBead

Features
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Turn any photo or illustration into a practical fuse-bead pattern. PicoBead is designed for makers, crafters, and pixel-art fans. Create clear patterns while keeping control over every important detail. CREATE YOUR PATTERN • Import a photo, illustration, or pixel-art image • Choose from three fuse-bead color palettes • Adjust the number of beads across • Limit the maximum number of colors • Fine-tune color intensity, detail, and smoothing • Apply error diffusion for more natural color transitions SMART BACKGROUND REMOVAL Automatically isolate the main subject and remove unwanted background areas. Empty cells remain transparent in your exported PNG. PLAN EVERY BEAD • Preview the pattern with optional bead holes • Zoom in to inspect individual positions • View matched color names and color codes • See the exact quantity required for every color • Check the total bead count before you begin EXPORT AND CREATE Save your finished pattern as a high-resolution PNG for printing, sharing, or referencing while you build. PRIVATE ON-DEVICE PROCESSING Your photos, color matching, pattern generation, and exports are processed directly on your device. Your source images do not need to be uploaded to a server. Start with 10 image conversions. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited conversions.

Screenshots

Douink4 screens
PicoBead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PicoBead at none against Douink's 6. PicoBead also leads on ads (none vs shown). Douink's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. Douink sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PicoBead asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Douink ships an update fortnightly, PicoBead every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Douink versus PicoBead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDouinkPicoBead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓 王婷 刘

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Douink

Subscriptions2
  • Douink Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Douink Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • AI Starter Pack (10)$1.99
  • AI Plus Pack (30)$4.99
  • AI Max Pack (100)$12.99
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  • Douink Pro (Lifetime)$29.99
None

PicoBead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Douink free?
Douink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicoBead free?
PicoBead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Douink or PicoBead have ads?
Douink shows ads; PicoBead does not.
Which is updated more often, Douink or PicoBead?
Douink ships an update fortnightly, and PicoBead every 9 days. Most recently, Douink was updated on October 25, 2026 and PicoBead on October 25, 2026.

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