Pixy
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Pixy vs MindDoc: a free, private mood tracker

MindDoc asks you questions and sells MindDoc Plus. Pixy is a free, private mood tracker: log how you feel in seconds and keep your data on your phone.

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
MindDoc: Premium from $69.99/year
App Store rating
4.87 ★
MindDoc: 4.71 ★
Google Play rating
4.68 ★
MindDoc: 4.21 ★

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Pixy vs MindDoc at a glance

8 reasons people pick Pixy over MindDoc, 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 MindDoc does not advertise it.
CategoryPixy app iconPixyMindDoc app iconMindDoc
Price for every featurePublic in-app purchase catalog, US App Store$0. Free, no subscriptionPremium from $69.99/year
App Store ratingUS App Store4.87 ★4.71 ★
Google Play ratingUS Google Play4.68 ★4.21 ★
Share of 1 and 2 star reviewsSample of 273 Pixy and 13,473 MindDoc store reviews4.0%8.5%
Year in pixels calendarBuilt inNot in store listing
Open sourceYes, MIT licenseClosed source
Download sizeiPhone, App Store20 MB35 MB
Works on older iPhonesiOS 12.4 and neweriOS 16.0 and newer

Why Pixy

Why people switch from MindDoc 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.

“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
“This app has been huge in helping my psychiatrist and I determine what’s going on with my brain. I honestly can’t believe it’s free.”
Verified App Store review · Dec 2025
“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
“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
“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.”
Verified Google Play review · Jun 2024

Switching

How to switch from MindDoc 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 MindDoc history
    Export your old entries from MindDoc 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 MindDoc: 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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MindDoc is a trademark of MindDoc Health GmbH. Pixy is not affiliated with MindDoc. Facts about MindDoc come from its public store listings and reviews, checked on September 29, 2026. Found something out of date? Tell us.