Can I lock Pixy with Face ID or a passcode?

Yes

Yes, with your phone's built-in app lock. On iPhone, touch and hold the Pixy icon and choose Require Face ID. On Android 15 and later, move Pixy into your Private Space.

1iPhone (iOS 18 and later): touch and hold the Pixy icon, tap Require Face ID (or Touch ID or Passcode), and confirm.
2Android 15 and later: set up Private Space in your phone's settings and install or move Pixy there.

Your phone then asks for your face, fingerprint, or passcode before Pixy opens. Pixy has no separate in-app PIN.

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
- How do I keep my journal private?
  Lock the journal so only Face ID, Touch ID or passcode opens it.
- How do I lock my journal?
  Lock from Home Screen/App Library, in-app menu, or Settings > Apps > Journal; uses Face ID, Touch ID or passcode.
ClarityPixy vs Clarity
- Can I protect the app with a passcode?
  Yes: Face ID, Touch ID or device passcode via Settings > Passcode Protection.
Day OnePixy vs Day One
- Passcode + Biometrics in-app options in Day One for Android
  Using passcode and fingerprints to lock Day One Android Day One Android has the option to enable a passcode or use a fingerprint sensor to unlock the app.
- Passcode + Biometrics in-app options in Day One for iOS
  Using passcode and Touch ID to lock Day One on iOS Day One on iOS has the option to enable a passcode or use Touch ID to unlock the whole app. The app-locking passcode should not be confused with the account password.
- Passcode & Biometrics in-app options in Day One for macOS
  How to enable a password for Day One for macOS To keep your data private within the app, you can enable a password. Touch ID for MacBook Pro (2016 and later) is now available in version 2.6 .
1 more Day One help articles cover this.
DiariumPixy vs Diarium
- How do I lock the app?
  Set Password protection in Settings; device PIN or biometrics may be available; password reset also resets the local diary.
DiarlyPixy vs Diarly
- How do I enable password protection?
  Password and Face ID/Touch ID lock are free; encryption is a separate Premium feature.
JourneyPixy vs Journey
- How do I enable fingerprint or Face ID lock?
  Set a passcode first, then enable fingerprint or Face/Touch ID in Security settings.
- How do I remove the passcode?
  Settings > Security > Remove Passcode on all platforms.
- How do I change the passcode?
  Settings > Security > Replace (or Change) Passcode.
1 more Journey help articles cover this.
MoodistoryPixy vs Moodistory
- Can I lock others out of Moodistory?
  Yes. Enable Face ID / Touch ID / passcode lock in settings; it is asked before anything is shown.
RosebudPixy vs Rosebud
- Can I lock Rosebud with Face ID, Touch ID or fingerprint?
  Mobile-only biometric lock with configurable auto-lock delay; only success/failure events are received, never biometric data; must re-enable after logout.
stoic.Pixy vs stoic.
- Can I protect my journals with a password or PIN?
  Yes: Profile > Your Data > Privacy > Protect with a PIN, set a 4-digit code required to read entries.
- How does password protection work?
  Premium users can lock the app with PIN or Face ID/Touch ID; no recovery if PIN is lost.
iMoodJournal
- How do I ensure that my records remain private if I leave my iPhone unattended?
  We have implemented in-app Passcode Lock that can be enabled in Settings. It prevents occasional users of the phone from reading your diary or changing your settings (yet you can add new mood records without entering the passcode)
Mindsera
- How do I protect Mindsera with a passcode?
  Enable passcode under Privacy & Security; asked after a chosen inactivity period.