How do I back up my Pixy data?

Partly

Export a backup file yourself: Settings > Data > Export > JSON, then save it to iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or another safe place. Pixy has no automatic cloud backup today.

1Open Settings > Data.
2Under Export, tap JSON. This file holds all entries, tags, and settings.
3In the share sheet, save the file to Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or send it to yourself.

Repeat this now and then, for example once a month. To restore, use Settings > Data > Import on any phone.

Your entries live only on your phone. If you lose the phone or delete Pixy without an export, the entries are gone. On Android, the system backup does not include Pixy.

Other apps

How Other Mood Apps Answer This

What the help centers of 11 other apps say about the same question, in our words. Checked on October 19, 2026. Follow the links for their full answer.

Apple JournalPixy vs Apple Journal
- Why are Journal entries missing from my iCloud backup?
  Journal entries are excluded from unencrypted and iCloud backups; create an encrypted local backup via Finder or Apple Devices app, password required to restore.
- How do I back up my journal entries?
  Entries are not in iCloud backups; use an encrypted local backup. iCloud sync keeps them available.
Day OnePixy vs Day One
- How do I restore from a backup in Day One Classic?
  Restoring from a backup in Day One Classic for Mac Note: Day One Classic (version 1.x) has not been updated since March 2016. It has been retired .
- Backups in Day One Android
  Backup and sync methods available in Day One Android Day One Android supports two automatic backup methods—Day One Sync and text backups to Google Drive—and one manual backup method—JSON exports.
- Backing up Day One data to iCloud
  Backing up Day One data to iCloud Device backups Backing up your data to iCloud is one of many backup methods you can use on iOS. Check out this guide to learn more about other backup methods
5 more Day One help articles cover this.
DaylioPixy vs Daylio
- Is my Daylio data backed up?
  Android backs up to Google Drive, iOS to iCloud, via More > Backup and Restore; a confirmation toast and updated date show success.
- How do I manually export and import a Daylio backup file?
  Backup File holds all entries, moods, activities, settings; export it via Advanced Options to store anywhere or move between Android and iOS. Not the same as cloud backup.
- What backup options does Daylio offer and why?
  Android uses Google Drive app-data folder, iOS uses iCloud, both encrypted and private to Daylio; also manual backup file.
4 more Daylio help articles cover this.
DiariumPixy vs Diarium
- How do I back up and export my journal?
  Backup diary makes a restorable .diary file; Export creates readable HTML, text, JSON or Word copies.
- How do I recover my journal if my device is lost or broken?
  Only possible from Cloud Sync or a manual backup; Diarium has no servers holding data.
DiarlyPixy vs Diarly
- How do I back up my journals?
  iCloud Sync (Premium) backs up automatically; manual backup options are also covered.
eMoodsPixy vs eMoods
- How do I restore data from an iCloud backup (iPhone)?
  Enable iCloud backup and roll back to latest backup; also export CSV manually.
FinchPixy vs Finch
- How do I back up and recover my Finch data?
  Data is local by default; use automatic cloud backups (account) or a manual backup file from Settings > Your data.
- How do accounts and cloud backups work in Finch?
  Account (phone verification) turns on encrypted cloud backups that sync automatically every 24 hours; existing users can create one in Settings > Profile.
Google JournalPixy vs Google Journal
- How do I back up my journal entries?
  Profile picture > Journal settings > Back up your journal (to Google Account).
MoodistoryPixy vs Moodistory
- Can I use cloud services other than iCloud for backups on iOS?
  Yes, via manual backup only: install the provider app (OneDrive, Dropbox, Nextcloud), enable it in the Files app and save the zip there.
- How can I back up my data?
  Manual backup to a zip archive (with images) stored anywhere, or Google Drive (Android) / iCloud (iOS) backup for convenience.
stoic.Pixy vs stoic.
- How can I export or back up my journals?
  Premium users enable iCloud Sync; others export manually via Your Data > Import & Export as JSON ZIP or TXT, with attachments included.
- How do iCloud sync and backups protect my data?
  Enable iCloud Sync (Premium) under Your Data; data stays in your Apple account; export for extra copies.
- How does data storage, import and backup work?
  Data lives on device or in your iCloud (counts toward quota); no Stoic servers; Your Data screen manages storage, sync, import and export.
iMoodJournal
- How can I ensure that my data will not be lost if I delete the app accidentally?
  You can use free service called Dropbox to backup your data and restore it from the backup. This function is available in Settings.