Comparison

PinDose AI vs PixelBean

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Photo pattern recognition
  • Pixel art canvas
  • Bead inventory management
  • Inspiration community
  • Bluetooth bead board integration
  • Local data storage
Features
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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。

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

PinDose AI4 screens
PixelBean4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
PinDose AI versus PixelBean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinDose AIPixelBean
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer江苏嘉明光电智能科技有限公司云华 邓

In-app purchases

None

PinDose AI

No in-app purchases

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 PinDose AI free?
PinDose AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PixelBean free?
PixelBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PinDose AI or PixelBean have ads?
PinDose AI shows ads; PixelBean does not.
Which is updated more often, PinDose AI or PixelBean?
PinDose AI ships an update every 2 days, and PixelBean every 3 days. Most recently, PinDose AI was updated on October 8, 2026 and PixelBean on October 7, 2026.

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