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Free Daylio alternative

Pixy vs Daylio: the free Daylio alternative

Daylio made mood diaries popular. Pixy keeps the simple daily check-in and drops the rest: no Premium paywall, no ads, and your year of moods on one screen.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
4.9 App Store4.7 Google Play700+ ratings
Price for every feature
$0. Free, no subscription
Daylio: Paid upgrades $4.99 to $59.99
Ads
No ads
Daylio: Contains ads
App Store rating
4.87 ★
Daylio: 4.77 ★

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Pixy vs Daylio at a glance

6 reasons people pick Pixy over Daylio, based on public store listings.

Checked on September 29, 2026. Sources: App Store (US), Google Play (US), and public store reviews. "Not in store listing" means Daylio does not advertise it.
CategoryPixy app iconPixyDaylio app iconDaylio
Price for every featurePublic in-app purchase catalog, US App Store$0. Free, no subscriptionPaid upgrades $4.99 to $59.99
AdsNo adsContains ads
App Store ratingUS App Store4.87 ★4.77 ★
Open sourceYes, MIT licenseClosed source
Download sizeiPhone, App Store20 MB225 MB
Works on older iPhonesiOS 12.4 and neweriOS 15.0 and newer

Why Pixy

Why people switch from Daylio to Pixy

Pixy does one job well: it helps you notice how your days feel. Everything is free, and nothing gets in the way.

Your year in pixels
Every day becomes one colored square. A full year of moods fits on one screen, so patterns jump out.
Log a day in seconds
Pick a color and you are done. Add emotions, tags, sleep, or a note only when you want to. You choose which steps show up.
Name what you feel
Choose from a long list of emotions, each with a short description. Log as many entries per day as you like.
Patterns you can act on
Weekly, monthly, and yearly statistics show when your mood peaks and which tags come up most often.
Private by default
No account and no sign-up. Entries stay on your phone, behind Face ID or a passcode. Export a backup any time.
Free and open source
No ads, no subscription, no paywall. The code is public on GitHub under the MIT license.

Reviews

Loved by people who tried other apps

Pixy is rated 4.9 on the App Store and 4.7 on Google Play. Here is what reviewers say.

“Finally, a mood app that isn’t overwhelming! I’ve tried so many tracking apps but they all ask 50 questions and the actually useful stuff is paywalled. I’m pleased this one isn’t like that.”
Verified App Store review · Jun 2025
“It has everything you need and it doesn’t overwhelm you with unnecessary ads or functions. One thing I hate is apps that … force you to stare at the monthly and yearly subscription. This app has not done anything annoying like that!”
Verified App Store review · Mar 2025
“Exactly what I’m looking for! No ads, No forced sign-up, No subscription, nice and basic, really easy to use.”
Verified Google Play review · Aug 2024
“I have honestly tried a good few of these apps and I think this is the best. #1 it’s free, #2 it’s clear and easy, #3 it’s not childish.”
Verified Google Play review · Sep 2023
“Really amazing app, quite hard to believe that this is free with no ads. It’s minimal, feature-rich and very user friendly.”
Verified Google Play review · Jan 2023
“I am a mental health counselor and I love suggesting to my clients to use this. Without the ads, it really allows you to not feel monetized while you’re trying to just get a grasp on your mental health. 10/10 always recommend!”
Verified Google Play review · Apr 2024

Switching

How to switch from Daylio to Pixy

  1. Step 1
    Download Pixy for free
    Get Pixy from the App Store or Google Play. No account, no sign-up, no trial.
  2. Step 2
    Keep your Daylio history
    Export your old entries from Daylio before you leave, so nothing gets lost.
  3. Step 3
    Log today in seconds
    Tap a color for today. Your first pixel is in, and your year starts to take shape.

FAQ

Pixy vs Daylio: frequently asked questions

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Free on iPhone and Android. No ads, no subscription, no account.

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4.9 App Store4.7 Google Play700+ ratings

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Daylio is a trademark of Relaxio s.r.o. Pixy is not affiliated with Daylio. Facts about Daylio come from its public store listings and reviews, checked on September 29, 2026. Found something out of date? Tell us.