# StarSeed vs DotBead

The clearest difference is device support: DotBead at 4 against StarSeed's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarSeed | DotBead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [凇源 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776062244) | [辉章 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687027088) |

## What reviewers say

### StarSeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starseed-perler-bead-pattern/id6793438381)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DotBead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotbead/id6794022841)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarSeed free?

StarSeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DotBead free?

DotBead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do StarSeed or DotBead have ads?

Neither StarSeed nor DotBead shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*