Comparison

皮土豆 vs PixelBean

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

Head to head
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

About

PixelBean

Features
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"PixelBean" turns any photo into a pixel bead pattern in just a few taps. KEY FEATURES • Smart color recognition: Upload an image and PixelBean automatically identifies colors and generates a pattern with matching bead color codes. • Grid patterns: Clear row and column numbers plus color codes make every pattern easy to follow. • Block-by-block beading: Sort by block or color, jump automatically, and move to the next block when you finish one. • High-resolution export: Export HD PNG and PDF patterns for sharing or printing. • Membership features: Ad-free use, high-resolution source images, batch export, and other advanced tools. WHO IT'S FOR Perfect for perler beads, pixel art, cross-stitch, and DIY craft lovers. No experience needed. HOW TO USE 1. Choose or take a photo. 2. Generate a pattern with matching color codes. 3. Start beading by color or block and follow the pattern as you go. 4. Export the finished pattern as a high-resolution image for saving or printing. MEMBERSHIP FEATURES • Unlimited pattern generation • Export HD PNG / PDF patterns • Unlock block export (104 × 104 for block-by-block printing) • Freely zoom the workspace while following a pattern • Full MARD color library (291 colors) • Bulk bead-box management and deduct beads by pattern AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTIONS • Monthly and yearly plans are auto-renewable subscriptions and renew automatically before the end of each period. • To cancel: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Cancel. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period. • Eligible new monthly subscribers may receive a 3-day free trial. • All prices, durations, and trial details are shown on the App Store purchase confirmation screen. Every bead has its place, and every project has a record. Questions or feedback? Contact us at beadplix@163.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

皮土豆3 screens
PixelBean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PixelBean at every 2 days against 皮土豆's every 10 days. 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. 皮土豆 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PixelBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

皮土豆 ships an update every 10 days, PixelBean every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
皮土豆 versus PixelBean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter皮土豆PixelBean
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB30 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMeitu Technology Co., Ltd.云华 邓

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

PixelBean

Subscriptions2
  • 连续包月3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 连续包年$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终身会员$22.99

Questions

Is 皮土豆 free?
皮土豆 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixelBean free?
PixelBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 皮土豆 or PixelBean have ads?
Neither 皮土豆 nor PixelBean shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 皮土豆 or PixelBean?
皮土豆 ships an update every 10 days, and PixelBean every 2 days. Most recently, 皮土豆 was updated on September 14, 2026 and PixelBean on September 19, 2026.

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