Comparison

Pixel Beader vs 皮土豆

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Beader

Create custom bead patterns from scratch or by converting photos. Refine designs with drawing tools, layers, and reference images. Preview your creations in 3D and AR, and organize or share your projects.

Highlights
  • Bead-by-bead pattern design
  • Photo to pattern conversion
  • Interactive pattern previews
  • 3D and AR visualization
  • Pattern organization and sharing
  • Layer and reference image support
Features
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Design your own bead patterns. Follow them as you make. Pixel Beader is a bead pattern design and editing tool. Start with a blank pegboard or convert a favorite photo, then refine the shapes and colors to create something of your own. DESIGN AND EDIT Draw bead by bead, replace colors, pick colors, and erase. Use rectangular selection, lasso, and undo to refine your pattern. Layers, underlays, and floating reference windows help you work with reference images. Draw with Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad. TURN PHOTOS INTO PATTERNS Import a photo and adjust the grid size, sampling method, and color count. Check color codes and bead quantities, then continue editing your pattern. FOLLOW WHILE YOU MAKE Use interactive patterns to check color codes and highlighted rows and columns while placing physical beads. Interactive patterns require membership. PREVIEW IN 3D AND AR Simulate the fused finish and explore your creation from different angles in 3D. On supported devices, use AR to preview it in your surroundings. ORGANIZE AND SHARE Organize patterns in folders, save favorites, and recover deleted work from Recently Deleted. Export pattern images and 3D snapshots, or share project files that can be imported and edited again. FREE AND MEMBERSHIP The free version supports boards and patterns up to 104×104. Optional monthly or lifetime membership unlocks projects up to 208×208 and interactive pattern previews. PRIVACY AND DEVICE SUPPORT Photo processing and project data stay on your device and are not uploaded to a server. Apple Pencil features require a compatible iPad and Apple Pencil. AR requires an ARKit-compatible device. Support: missouryy@icloud.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ © 2026 Yu Yan

About

皮土豆

Create and share pixel art designs for bead crafts. Transform photos into editable patterns or start from scratch with intuitive tools. Supports multiple bead brands and provides step-by-step guidance for crafting.

Highlights
  • One-click image to pattern generation
  • Professional pixel art editing tools
  • Multi-brand bead color palettes
  • Step-by-step crafting guidance
  • Community for inspiration and sharing
  • Editable and printable bead patterns
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把喜欢,拼出来。 皮土豆是一款为拼豆爱好者打造的图纸创作与灵感社区。无论你有一张照片还是想从空白画布开始,都可以在这里把灵感变成可继续编辑、适合动手制作的拼豆图纸。 【一键智能创作】 上传图片,帮你快速生成拼豆图纸 【专业图纸编辑】 使用拼豆画笔、橡皮、选区和图层等工具精修细节,自由调整颜色与构图,让图纸更符合你的创作想法。 【多品牌色卡】 支持多品牌拼豆色卡。按实际使用的豆色创作和调整图纸,查看每种颜色与豆子数量,准备材料更方便。 【跟着图纸完成作品】 通过清晰的网格、色号与制作进度,按步骤完成拼豆作品,让从灵感到成品的过程更顺畅。 【发现拼豆灵感】 浏览社区中的拼豆图纸与作品,发现更多创作思路,也可以从喜欢的图纸开始制作。 从第一次尝试拼豆,到持续创作自己的作品,皮土豆陪你把每一个灵感,一格一格拼出来。 ===皮土豆会员自动续订服务说明=== 皮土豆会员包含自动续订订阅服务,具体订阅周期、价格和权益以 App 内购买页面显示为准。 【付款】用户确认购买并付款后进入iTunes账户 【续订】确认购买后,费用将从你的 Apple ID 账户扣除。除非在当前订阅期结束至少 24 小时前关闭自动续订,否则订阅将自动续订;续订费用将在当前订阅期结束前 24 小时内从 Apple ID 账户扣除。 【取消续订】你可以在购买后前往 iPhone“设置”→点按顶部姓名→“订阅”,管理或取消订阅。 ====相关协议==== Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 用户协议:https://policies.pixtodot.com/user-agreement?region=CN 隐私政策:https://policies.pixtodot.com/privacy-policy?region=CN 会员服务协议:https://policies.pixtodot.com/membership-agreement?region=CN ====联系方式==== 反馈邮箱地址: support@pixtodot.com App内反馈方式:我-菜单栏(右上角)-设置-联系我们

Screenshots

Pixel Beader4 screens
皮土豆3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 皮土豆 at fortnightly against Pixel Beader's every 2 months. 皮土豆 also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Pixel Beader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and 皮土豆 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Beader ships an update every 2 months, 皮土豆 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pixel Beader versus 皮土豆: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Beader皮土豆
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB81 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperYu YanMeitu Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Pixel Beader

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

皮土豆

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pixel Beader

Subscriptions1
  • Pixel Beader Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pixel Beader Pro Lifetime$9.99
8 purchases

皮土豆

Subscriptions2
  • 皮土豆Pro会员-连续包月$1.991 Month
  • 皮土豆Pro会员-连续包年$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • 42积分$0.99
  • 140积分$2.99
  • 皮土豆Pro会员-1个月$2.99
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  • 600积分$9.99
  • 皮土豆Pro会员-12个月$17.99
  • 2000积分$29.99

Questions

Is Pixel Beader free?
Pixel Beader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 皮土豆 free?
皮土豆 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Beader or 皮土豆 have ads?
Neither Pixel Beader nor 皮土豆 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Beader or 皮土豆?
Pixel Beader ships an update every 2 months, and 皮土豆 fortnightly. Most recently, Pixel Beader was updated on October 21, 2026 and 皮土豆 on October 24, 2026.

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