Pixy

The Year in Pixels Mood Tracker

Pixy turns every day into one colored pixel. Log how you feel in seconds.

  • 4.9App Store
  • 4.7Google Play
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Features

Everything You Want to Remember About Your Day

Six parts of every check-in. Try them right here: tap, pick, and type like in the app.

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Today, 09:41
How was your day?
Statistics
Mood
Your mood appears with 78% to be mostly positive.
Statistics
Year in Pixels

Mood

One Pixel for Every Day

Rate each day on a 7-step color scale. Pixy paints it into your calendar, so good and hard stretches stand out at a glance.

  • 7-Step Color Scale
  • Year in Pixels
  • Several Entries a Day
  • 5 Color Scales
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How did you feel?
Missing one?
Statistics
Emotions
Your most felt emotions.
9xCalm
4xContent
5xExcited
11xGrateful
14xHappy
7xLoved
3xTired

Emotions

Put a Name to How You Feel

Pick from 72 emotions. Tap one to read what it means. Statistics show which feelings come up most.

  • 72 Emotions
  • Short Descriptions
  • Basic and Expanded View
  • Most Felt Emotions
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Add Photos
3 of 6
From Today
Library…
Photos stay on your device.
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Photos
Photos stay on your device.

Photos

Keep the Moment, Not Just the Mood

Add up to 6 photos to an entry. On iPhone, Pixy suggests the photos you took that day.

  • Up to 6 Photos
  • Photos of the Day
  • No Camera Access
  • Stored on Your Device
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Who were you with?
Add Person
Statistics
People
Most seen people in the last 14 days.
Coco
13x
Elena
10x
Leo
8x
Marco
4x
Valentina
4x
Statistics
People
Your mood with people, next to your average of 5.5.
Avg. mood with Coco: 6.4 (+0.9)
Avg. mood with Leo: 6.1 (+0.6)

People

See Who You Spend Your Days With

Add the people who were part of your day. Import them from your contacts with their photo, or add them yourself.

  • Import From Contacts
  • Most Seen People
  • Mood per Person
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Add tags
Edit Tags
Statistics
Tags
Most used tags in the last 14 days.
7x Family 🏡
9x Nature 🌳
3x Work 💼
2x Friends 🤝
5x Relax 🛀
Statistics
You're tagging Nature 🌳 more often ↑

Tags

Track What Fills Your Days

Create tags for activities, places, or anything you care about. Filter your calendar by tag and see your most used tags in statistics.

  • Custom Tags
  • 18 Vibrant Colors
  • Filter Calendar
  • Tag Trends
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Write about your day…
waterSearch
Sat, 8:12 PM

Long walk by the water after work. Phone stayed in my pocket. I want more evenings like this.

Sat, 8:12 PM
Words

Long walk by the water after work. Phone stayed in my pocket. I want more evenings like this.

Journal

Write It Down While It's Fresh

Add a note to any entry. Write in a full-screen editor and find any day again by searching your notes.

  • Full-Screen Writing
  • Search Your Notes
  • Private by Default

All features

Everything You Need to Understand Your Moods

Pixy is a simple mood journal. It helps you notice how your days feel, without getting in the way.

  • Year in PixelsEvery day is one colored square
  • Quick Check-InPick a color and you are done
  • 72 EmotionsEach with a short description
  • Custom TagsActivities, places, anything
  • PeoplePick from a grid of faces
  • Day PhotosUp to 6 per entry
  • Daily NotesWrite about any entry
  • Mood StatisticsWeekly, monthly, and yearly
  • Guided ExercisesBreathing, worry check, body scan
  • Daily ReminderAt a time you choose
  • Home Screen Widgets4 weeks, month, or year on iPhone
  • App LockFace ID or Private Space
  • Data ExportJSON or CSV, re-import JSON
  • On-Device StorageNo account, no sign-up
  • Custom Check-InTurn steps on or off
  • No AdsNothing interrupts you
  • Open SourceMIT license on GitHub
  • iPhone and AndroidSame app on both

What You Can See with Pixy in Your First 90 Days

Unlocked

Log Your First Day

  • Rate your day in seconds
  • Name what you feel
  • Set a daily reminder

Reviews

What People Say About Pixy

Real reviews from the App Store and Google Play.

4.9
App Store
4.7
Google Play
1zxhmnVerified App Store review
Dec 2025
“This app has been huge in helping my psychiatrist and I determine what’s going on with my brain. … It’s extremely easy to use and provides invaluable insight.”
Grace F.Verified Google Play review
Oct 2024
“I love its simplicity and I love its flexibility. Pixy lets me note how I’m doing without overthinking it. A quick selection of a colored box and I’m on my way!”
jubileexxVerified App Store review
Oct 2024
“Pretty colors, helpful statistics, customizable, and a bigger variety of moods to choose from than most apps. Just overall a very simple and the perfect mood tracker.”
EricVerified Google Play review
Dec 2023
“Very simple and very nice mood tracker. … You simple pick your mood, add some tags, add some emotions that you’ve felt and write about your day.”
yell0gsVerified App Store review
Jun 2025
“Finally, a mood app that isn’t overwhelming! The app design is visually pleasing, it’s simple and not crowded or too busy. … You can choose what things you track.”
Angelina A.Verified Google Play review
Nov 2024
“Out of all the mood tracker apps I’ve tried, Pixy is by far the best. I love the simple and easy to use design, it also has a very neat layout and aesthetic.”
Simin K.Verified Google Play review
Feb 2023
“You could choose your feeling more precisely with words. The other apps were generally based on 5 smileys. In addition, each adjective which you can choose as your current feeling has a short description.”
Shriya A.Verified Google Play review
Jun 2024
“Super clean and minimalist app that gets the job done. Really love that it’s open source which makes it truly transparent.”
1orrain3Verified App Store review
Mar 2025
“I needed a good tracker that was simple, effective, and useful. … It has everything you need and it doesn’t overwhelm you with unnecessary ads or functions.”
Sarah G.Verified Google Play review
Jun 2024
“Absolutely superb app with the right balance of functionality and simplicity. I tried a couple of other tracker apps but they were too complex and time consuming to fill in. Pixy’s biggest strength is that it can be used quickly.”
808APLVerified App Store review
Jan 2025
“I started using a mood tracker at the request of my therapist. I have found Pixy to be really great. It’s simple and beautiful and easy to use.”
Nix C.Verified Google Play review
Aug 2024
“Plenty of emotions to choose from and can select multiple options. Color coded so you can easily spot patterns throughout the weeks and months. Developer cares and it shows.”
Jenna C.Verified Google Play review
Apr 2024
“I am a mental health counselor and I love suggesting to my clients to use this for reflection and mindfulness of their moods. … 10/10 always recommend!”
Indigo S.Verified Google Play review
Aug 2024
“Tested a bunch of tracker apps. This UX is perfect and intuitive. And customizable!”
Dylan S.Verified Google Play review
Aug 2024
“Exactly what I’m looking for! No ads, No forced sign-up, … nice and basic, really easy to use.”
deliciousfromscratchVerified App Store review
Mar 2024
“Beautifully designed, sleek and minimalist. Great privacy protections. Thoughtful ways to monitor your mood and potential influences.”

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