# Pixel Diary vs PrivateShelf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PrivateShelf at none against Pixel Diary's 5. Pixel Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Diary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PrivateShelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Diary | PrivateShelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-diary-ai-art-journal/id6471673369/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RYOSUKE HIRAMATSU](https://appshunter.io/developer/616750780) | [宇 金](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872700216) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-diary-ai-art-journal/id6471673369)

Record your daily life and transform it into pixel art using AI-generated images from your text entries. Review your memories through timelines and calendars, and share your creations. Customize your experience with widgets and dark mode.

**Highlights:** AI-generated pixel art from text, Timeline and calendar memory review, Share pixel art creations, Home screen widgets, Customizable notifications, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Candy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $9.99 | one-time |


### PrivateShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privateshelf-shelf-for-plex/id6758427607)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Diary free?

Pixel Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PrivateShelf free?

PrivateShelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Pixel Diary or PrivateShelf have ads?

Neither Pixel Diary nor PrivateShelf shows ads.

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