How do I get started with Pixy?

Install Pixy from the App Store or Google Play and open it. There is no sign-up. The calendar is the home screen: tap the + button to log your first mood.

1Open Pixy. A short walkthrough explains the calendar, statistics, reminders, and privacy.
2Tap the round + button at the bottom right of the calendar.
3Answer "How was your day?" by tapping one of 7 moods.
4Go through the next steps: sleep, emotions, tags, and a note. Skip anything you do not want.
5Tap Save. Today's square in the calendar takes the color of your mood.

Next, set a daily reminder in Settings > Reminder, and turn off any steps you do not need in Settings > Check-in.

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How Other Mood Apps Answer This

What the help centers of 7 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
- How do I get started with Journal on iPhone?
  Overview: set up journaling suggestions on first open, create entries with photos, music, drawings, audio and state of mind, review and search them, and lock the journal.
- How do I set up Journal for the first time?
  On first open, follow onscreen steps to turn on customized journaling suggestions.
BearablePixy vs Bearable
- How do I configure Bearable and enter data?
  Turn sections on/off via Customise Homepage and enter data per section.
- How do I get started and personalise Bearable?
  Founder tips: Edit button to hide/show sections, customise symptoms and factors.
- What should I know on day one of Bearable?
  Seven tips including customising the home screen and sections.
Day OnePixy vs Day One
- Getting Started
  How do you use Day One? This article explains the basic information about using Day One. Welcome to Day One!
DiariumPixy vs Diarium
- How do I write my first entry in Diarium?
  Open today in the Calendar or use +, write offline without an account; saved when you leave the editor.
FinchPixy vs Finch
- How do I get started with Finch?
  New user guide: starter goals, first adventure, adding goals from Home, and adding the home screen widget.
JourneyPixy vs Journey
- How do I install Journey on my device?
  Download for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux or Mac from the downloads page or stores, then sign in or create an account.
stoic.Pixy vs stoic.
- How do I download and set up Stoic?
  Install from the App Store, then a short onboarding sets goals, age and notifications; redo it anytime from Profile.