What is the difference between Pixy and eMoods?

eMoods is a mood tracker built for people with bipolar disorder. Pixy is a mood tracker that turns each day into one colored pixel, so a whole year of moods fits on one screen. Pixy also offers a year in pixels calendar, custom tags, home screen widgets, and an app lock, which eMoods does not list in its store description. eMoods lists health data such as sleep, which Pixy does not have.

Is Pixy a good alternative to eMoods?

It depends on what you need. Pixy fits if you want a quick daily check-in and a year in pixels, with no account. eMoods fits better if you want health data such as sleep.

Can I move my data from eMoods to Pixy?

Pixy has no direct import from eMoods. Most people keep an export of their old eMoods history and start fresh in Pixy. You can export a Pixy backup file at any time.

Can I use Pixy to track bipolar mood swings?

Pixy is a general mood journal, not a clinical tool. Many people share their Pixy statistics with a therapist or psychiatrist. For medical tracking, follow your care team's advice.

What can I track with Pixy?

Your mood on a color scale, emotions from a long list with short descriptions, the people you were with, tags for activities and places, and a note. You decide which steps show up, and you can log several entries per day.

Where does Pixy store my data?

Your entries stay on your phone. Pixy needs no account and no sign-up. You can export a JSON or CSV file or delete your data at any time. To keep a copy automatically, turn on Backup in Settings > Data > Backup. Pixy then saves one backup file in your own iCloud or Google Drive. It is off until you turn it on.

How do I delete my Pixy backup from iCloud or Google Drive?

In Pixy, open Settings > Data > Backup, turn off the switch, and tap Turn Off. Pixy deletes the backup file from your iCloud or Google Drive. On Android, Pixy also signs out of Google Drive. Your entries on the phone stay. Delete All My Data does not delete the cloud backup, so turn off the backup first. Lost your phone or deleted Pixy? On iPhone or iPad, open Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Account Storage (older iOS: Manage Storage) > Pixy > Delete Data from iCloud. On a Mac, open System Settings > Apple Account > iCloud > Manage > Pixy. For Google Drive, open drive.google.com on a computer, click the gear, then Settings > Manage apps > Pixy > Options > Delete hidden app data.

Can I use Pixy on more than one device?

Not at the same time. Pixy does not sync entries between devices. The iCloud or Google Drive backup holds the entries of one phone. To move to a new phone, restore the backup there. Restore replaces the entries on that phone. When two phones use the same backup, the phone that wrote it last keeps it. The other phone pauses its backup.

Is Pixy available on iPhone and Android?

Yes. Pixy is on the App Store for iPhone and on Google Play for Android.

Can I lock Pixy with Face ID or a passcode?

Yes. On iPhone, touch and hold the Pixy icon and choose Require Face ID. On Android 15 and later, move Pixy into your Private Space. Your phone then asks for Face ID, a fingerprint, or your passcode before Pixy opens.

Does Pixy have a home screen widget?

Yes, on iPhone. Pixy widgets show your last 4 weeks, the current month, or your whole year in pixels. Tap a widget to open your calendar. Android has no Pixy widget yet.

What is a year in pixels?

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.

No. Pixy shows no ads, so nothing interrupts you while you reflect on your day.

Can I share my Pixy data with a therapist?

You can export your entries as a file and show the calendar on your phone. Pixy has no PDF report. Pixy is a self-tracking tool, not a medical device.

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eMoods alternative

Pixy vs eMoods: compare two private mood trackers

eMoods focuses on clinical symptom tracking. Pixy is a private daily mood journal: a quick check-in, emotions, sleep, and a year in pixels.

Last checked September 29, 2026. Facts from the US App Store and Google Play listings. Pixy facts from the app source.

4.9App Store
4.7Google Play

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Year in pixels calendar

Every day is one colored square

eMoods: Not in store listing

Custom tags

Your own activities, people, places

eMoods: Not in store listing

Health data

eMoods has this

Pixy: No

Side by side

Pixy vs eMoods at a glance

How Pixy and eMoods compare on features, platforms, and privacy, based on public store listings.

Checked on September 29, 2026. eMoods facts come from its US App Store and Google Play listings; "Not in store listing" means eMoods does not advertise it. Pixy facts come from the app source code. Ratings and prices are from the US stores.
Category	Pixy	eMoods
Notes	Add a note to any entry	Yes, per store listing
Mood statistics	Weekly, monthly, and yearly	Yes, per store listing
Reminders	Daily check-in reminder	Yes, per store listing
Export your data	Export JSON or CSV, re-import JSON	Yes, per store listing
Data stays on your phone	On your phone, no account	Yes, per store listing
Year in pixels calendar	Every day is one colored square	Not in store listing
Custom tags	Your own activities, people, places	Not in store listing
Home screen widget	iPhone widgets: 4 weeks, month, year	Not in store listing
App lock	Face ID or Private Space lock	Not in store listing
Health data	No	Yes, per store listing
Platforms	iPhone and Android	iPhone and Android
PriceUS App Store	Free. No subscription, no ads.	Free download, in-app purchases $1.99 to $9.99
Ads	No ads	No ads
Open source	Yes, MIT license	Closed source
App Store ratingUS App Store, checked September 29, 2026	4.87 ★ (135)	4.80 ★ (4,231)
Google Play ratingUS Google Play, checked September 29, 2026	4.68 ★ (569)	4.27 ★ (4,823)

When eMoods is the better pick

You want a monthly PDF report to share with your doctor.
You log daily highs and lows, sleep, and medication together.

When Pixy is the better pick

You want your whole year as colored pixels on one screen.
You want your own tags for activities, people, and places.
You want your pixels in a widget on your iPhone Home Screen.
You want Pixy locked behind Face ID or Android's Private Space.

Is Pixy free?

Yes. Pixy is free on iPhone and Android, with no subscription, no ads, and no account. The source code is public under the MIT license.

Why Pixy

Why people switch from eMoods to Pixy

Pixy does one job well: it helps you notice how your days feel. Quick to fill in, clear to read, and private by default.

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, people, tags, 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.

See who you spend your days with

Add the people you were with to an entry. Pick them from a grid of faces, or import them from your contacts.

Patterns you can act on

Each check-in ends with a summary of your day and your week in pixels. Monthly and yearly reports show when your mood peaks and which tags come up most.

A calm minute when you need it

Feeling anxious? After your check-in, Pixy offers short guided exercises: slow breathing, a worry check, or a body scan.

Your pixels on your Home Screen

iPhone widgets show your last 4 weeks, this month, or your whole year. Pick your mood colors and one of 9 app icons.

Private by default

No account and no sign-up. Entries stay on your phone. Export to JSON or CSV, or delete your data any time.

Open source, no ads

The code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, so anyone can check it. And nothing interrupts you: Pixy shows no ads.

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.

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

Switching

How to switch from eMoods to Pixy

Step 1
Download Pixy
Get Pixy from the App Store or Google Play. No account, no sign-up.
Step 2
Keep your eMoods history
Export your old entries from eMoods before you leave, so nothing gets lost.
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 eMoods: frequently asked questions

Pixy is not a replacement for professional care

Pixy is a self-tracking tool, not a medical device or therapy. If you are in crisis, call your local emergency number or a crisis line such as 988 in the US.