PinDose AI vs PixelBean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PinDose AI
Create pixel bead designs with this app. It identifies patterns from photos, offers a pixel canvas for custom designs, and manages bead inventory. Connect to a Bluetooth board for guided assembly and explore an inspiration community.
- Photo pattern recognition
- Pixel art canvas
- Bead inventory management
- Inspiration community
- Bluetooth bead board integration
- Local data storage
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PinDose AI 是一款专注拼豆(像素豆)创作的工具,把「找图纸 — 数色号 — 备豆 — 拼装」这条链路一次做完。 【图纸识别,本地完成】 拍照或从相册选一张拼豆图纸,App 在手机本地完成网格检测与色号识别,不限次数,没有网络也能用。识别结果可以逐格核对和修改,直接变成能照着拼的图纸。 【像素画布,自由创作】 内置像素画布,支持自定义尺寸、取色、填充、橡皮和撤销,随手把喜欢的图案画成拼豆图纸。 【色卡与豆仓】 内置 MARD 291 色标准色卡,自动统计每种色号需要多少颗。豆仓记录你手上已有的存货,还差哪几色一目了然,出门补货不用再靠猜。 【灵感社区】 浏览画师投稿的图纸,按人物、萌宠、美食、风景、游戏、IP 分类查找;关注喜欢的画师,收藏想拼的作品。在拼豆圈晒出自己的成品照片,也看看别人拼了什么。 【蓝牙拼豆板】 连接 PinDose 拼豆板(蓝牙 BLE 硬件),图纸会逐格点亮指引,跟着灯一颗一颗放就行,不用反复数格子。没有这块硬件不影响其它功能。 【账号与隐私】 浏览和图纸识别无需登录。需要参与社区互动时,iOS 上支持「通过 Apple 登录」,也支持微信登录。你的图纸、豆仓和色卡默认保存在本机。 【干净的社区】 所有公开内容都经过人工审核后才会展示。你可以举报任何违规内容,我们承诺 24 小时内处理;也可以屏蔽不想看到的用户,或随时删除自己发布的内容。
PixelBean
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PinDose AI at none against PixelBean's 3. PixelBean's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. PixelBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PinDose AI asks for nothing beyond the download.
PinDose AI ships an update every 2 days, PixelBean every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PinDose AI | PixelBean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 214 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 江苏嘉明光电智能科技有限公司 | 云华 邓 |
In-app purchases
PinDose AI
No in-app purchases
PixelBean
- 连续包月3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- 连续包年$9.991 Year
- 终身会员$22.99









