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Pixy vs Diarly: a free private mood journal
Diarly runs on Apple devices only and sells Premium. Pixy is a free private mood journal for iPhone and Android, with no ads and no account.
4.9 App Store4.7 Google Play700+ ratings
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Pixy vs Diarly at a glance
8 reasons people pick Pixy over Diarly, based on public store listings.
| Category |  Pixy |  Diarly |
|---|---|---|
| Price for every featurePublic in-app purchase catalog, US App Store | $0. Free, no subscription | Premium from $29.99/year |
| App Store ratingUS App Store | 4.87 ★ | 4.73 ★ |
| Share of 1 and 2 star reviewsSample of 273 Pixy and 450 Diarly store reviews | 4.0% | 11% |
| Platforms | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Mac only |
| Year in pixels calendar | Built in | Not in store listing |
| Open source | Yes, MIT license | Closed source |
| Download sizeiPhone, App Store | 20 MB | 283 MB |
| Works on older iPhones | iOS 12.4 and newer | iOS 18.0 and newer |
Why Pixy
Why people switch from Diarly to Pixy
Pixy does one job well: it helps you notice how your days feel. Everything is free, and nothing gets in the way.
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.
Switching
How to switch from Diarly to Pixy
FAQ
Pixy vs Diarly: frequently asked questions
Diarly is a private journal for Apple devices with a paid Premium plan. Pixy is a free mood tracker that turns each day into one colored pixel, so a whole year of moods fits on one screen. Every Pixy feature is free, while Diarly sells premium plans from $29.99/year.
Yes, if you want a simple way to track your mood. Pixy covers mood check-ins, emotions, tags, sleep, notes, statistics, reminders, and app lock, all for free. People who switch often mention that Pixy is quicker to fill in and never asks them to upgrade.
Diarly is free to download with paid upgrades. Its public App Store catalog lists premium plans from $29.99/year (US, September 2026). Pixy costs nothing: no subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads.
Pixy has no direct import from Diarly. Most people keep an export of their old Diarly history and start fresh in Pixy. Your pixel calendar fills up fast, and you can export a Pixy backup file at any time.
Diarly is only on Apple devices. Pixy runs on iPhone and Android, keeps your entries on your phone, and is free.
Yes. Pixy is free to download and every feature is free to use. There is no subscription, no in-app purchase, and no ads.
Your entries stay on your phone. Pixy needs no account and no sign-up. You can lock the app with a passcode or biometrics and export a backup file at any time.
Yes. Pixy is on the App Store for iPhone and on Google Play for Android.
A year in pixels is a calendar where each day is one small square, colored by your mood. After a few weeks you can see good and bad stretches at a glance. Pixy builds it for you as you log.
Yes. The code of the Pixy app is public on GitHub under the MIT license, so anyone can check how it works and how it handles data.
Many people use Pixy to show their therapist or psychiatrist how their mood changed between sessions. Pixy is a self-tracking tool, not a medical device, and does not replace professional care.
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Free on iPhone and Android. No ads, no subscription, no account.
4.9 App Store4.7 Google Play700+ ratings
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Pixels alternativeDiarly is a trademark of Krzysztof Nowak. Pixy is not affiliated with Diarly. Facts about Diarly come from its public store listings and reviews, checked on September 29, 2026. Found something out of date? Tell us.