# Pixels: Mood Tracker & Journal — Year in Pixels · Daily Diary

> Visual mood tracker and journal with daily color-coded entries and detailed reflections. (iPhone/iPad app by Teo Vogel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixels-mood-tracker-and-journal/id1668460700 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Teo Vogel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481910140)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 73 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2023-02-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixels-mood-tracker-and-journal/id1668460700/reviews.md

## What is Pixels?

Pixels turns every day into a single colored square on a yearly grid. Your mood, at a glance, for the entire year.

  TRACK YOUR MOOD
  • Pick a mood from custom categories
  • Add a journal note for deeper reflection
  • Log symptoms, habits, and how you really feel

  SEE THE FULL PICTURE
  • Watch your year fill up pixel by pixel
  • Spot emotional patterns across weeks and months
  • Detailed stats and charts for your mental health journey

  PRIVATE & BEAUTIFUL
  • No ads, no tracking
  • Customizable moods, colors, and reminders

  Join thousands of people building self-awareness, one day at a time.


Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Visual mood map
- Daily pixel color entries
- Subpixel tracking for mood variations
- Custom tags and notes
- Therapy companion tool
- Minimalist and private design

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixels Cloud+ | $1.99 | per month |
| Pixels Cloud+ | $21.99 | per year |
| Pixels Cloud+ | $21.99 | per year |
| Pixels Cloud+ | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixels+ | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixels-mood-tracker-and-journal/id1668460700/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Needs update

*2026-06-23*

The display of the “ moods” colors in the calendar is very light and very hard to see. Please fix this so we can see it better.

**Developer response:** Hi, thanks for your review. You can change the colors by selecting one of many already crafted color palettes or create your own!

### 5/5 — Finally, some good mood log app!

*2026-04-14*

Im the son of a therapist and a student going into therapy myself and it’s always baffling how desperate mood apps are to get astonishing fees out of their users for apps as functional or less functional than pixels.

This app does have a premium for the full features, but an understandable one. Storing one photo from me a day is costly for the developer, asking for money to cover that is more than reasonable.

If you stay a free user exclusively pixels will give you exactly what it says, an easy intuitive and customizable mood tracker app. With how many apps behave these days thats above and beyond in my book.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review! Coming from someone with your background, it genuinely means a lot. You articulated so well the vision I have for the app. Hope Pixels serves you well on your journey.

### 5/5 — Simple & helpful

*2026-02-04*

I’ve been using pixels for about two years now, not intending to use it this long originally. I love how simple it is. I can easily go back and look at previous entries and changes the way things look in easily.

### 5/5 — Great app, no pushy sales

*2025-07-19, version 1.7.5*

I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and it was a great experience right out of the box. After tinkering with the labels a little bit I am effectively tracking my mood and learned a lot about myself. 

Thank you for the great app.

### 5/5 — Much love for Pixels ❤️

*2025-06-21*

Okay so let me start by saying I absolutely adore this app incredibly much and i tell all my friends about it and literally send it to them through text. I got it at first to track my mood with work to see what it was majority, but now It’s so much more. It has become a positive ritual in my daily life and I'm super grateful to have a daily journal. Simple but powerful, customizable, and free from annoying ads but you're willing to watch the few to support the app, and I pay for photos too which is super reasonably priced. Much love for this app ❤️

### 5/5 — Amazing!!!

*2025-04-18, version 1.7.5*

I have been using pixels for a over a year and it gas been amazing. Very easy to use, the info it has available to review is very helpful and I find it a great way to stay on top of journaling

### 5/5 — Pixels

*2025-02-04*

Esta es la app que antes se amaba Pixels. Es genial, porque te permite trackear tu estado de ánimo diario y echando un vistazo general puedes ver qué tal te ha ido ese mes, o ese año, o la media de tus emociones desde siempre.

Cuenta con gráficos para hacer estadísticas de tus estados de ánimo. Hay también etiquetas personalizables para que puedas describirlo con más precisión, incluso notas que puedes escribir como si fueran un diario o lo que se te ocurra.

Te animo encarecidamente a probarlo, sobre todo si quieres llevar la cuenta de tis días menos buenos y observar el motivo. Es gratis y a mí personalmente me está beneficiando muchísimo.

### 5/5 — widget pls

*2025-01-22*

love but wish there was a widget!!!!

### 5/5 — Pixels

*2025-01-04*

This is an awesome app! Look no further!

### 5/5 — Lovely app

*2024-12-24, version 1.7.0*

I’ve had pixels since 2019 and it has been a great app to look forward to at the end of the day! It helps me keep track of myself and the things I have been doing. It’s also a great reflection for mental health days as well! :)

## Frequently asked questions about Pixels

### What does the Pixels app do?

Pixels helps you track your daily mood and emotions by transforming them into a visual map of color. Each day is represented by a pixel, creating a 'Year in Pixel' to help you identify emotional patterns and celebrate your well-being. It encourages self-connection and provides a private space for reflection.

### How can I track my mood in detail?

You can record your primary mood with a simple tap, and then add 'subpixels' to capture variations throughout your day for a more accurate emotional profile. Additionally, you can create custom tags for activities, habits, or medications, and add personal notes to dive deeper into your reflections.

### Is Pixels a free app?

The app is free to download and use, offering core features for mood tracking and journaling. It also has in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or customization options may be available for purchase.

### Can I use Pixels with my therapist?

Yes, Pixels is designed to be a powerful companion tool for therapy. By providing a comprehensive visual profile of your moods, activities, and reflections, it can help you build a detailed picture to discuss with mental health professionals.

### Is my data private with Pixels?

The app emphasizes privacy with a minimalist and ad-free design. If you choose, your data can stay locally on your device, ensuring 100% privacy. There are no distracting ads or complex forms to manage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.3 — 2026-08-26

NEW: widgets for your daily mood
NEW: zoom on your pixels grid and Year in Pixels, see all your pixels at once!
Improved performance of Pixels grid

### 2.3.2 — 2026-07-29

NEW: widgets for your daily mood
NEW: zoom on your pixels grid and Year in Pixels, see all your pixels at once!
Improved performance of Pixels grid

### 2.3.1 — 2026-07-20

NEW: widgets for your daily mood
NEW: zoom on your pixels grid and Year in Pixels, see all your pixels at once!
Improved performance of Pixels grid

### 2.3.0 — 2026-07-17

NEW: widgets for your daily mood
NEW: zoom on your pixels grid and Year in Pixels, see all your pixels at once!
Improved performance of Pixels grid

### 2.2.4 — 2026-04-30

New in this version of Pixels Mood Tracker:
 - Now you can format your notes with rich text formatting!

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## More apps by Teo Vogel

- [Pixels: Mental Health and Mood](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixels-mental-health-and-mood/id1481910141)
- [Parrot - Emotions Wheel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-emotions-wheel/id6502869757)

All apps by Teo Vogel: https://appshunter.io/developer/1481910140

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