Comparison

Pixa vs Study Guard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixa

Visually track your year by logging daily activities in a customizable pixel grid. Add notes and photos to your entries and view statistics to gain insights into your habits and life organization. Export your data for safekeeping.

Highlights
  • Customizable pixel logs
  • Add notes and photos
  • Yearly statistics and data visualization
  • Exportable data
  • Widgets for home screen
Features
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With Pixa you can log your year in pixels. The app helps you get an overview of your year and organize your life. You can customize your log however you like by changing the title, keys and colors. You can also add notes and photos to your day and see statistics for your year. The app also offers widgets and the ability to export your data. The FREE version of the app allows you to create two logs. If you want to create more logs, you'll need to upgrade to the Premium version. The app offers subscription plans that give you unlimited access to all of the app's features. Pixa Premium offers three options: a monthly subscription, an annual subscription, and a one-time payment for lifetime premium access. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the price of the chosen plan. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes/App Store Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://pixaapp.com/terms

About

Study Guard

This app transforms social media habits into a learning tool. It uses flashcard mastery to unlock social media access, ensuring focused study sessions. Create custom flashcards or generate them automatically from notes and PDFs.

Highlights
  • Social media leverage for motivation
  • Flashcard accountability for phone access
  • Custom flashcard creation
  • AI flashcard generator from notes/PDFs
  • Social media blocking during study
  • Progress tracking and insights
  • Unlimited flashcard sets
Features
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Study Guard – Turn Your Social Media Addiction into a Learning Powerhouse Never wait for study motivation again with Study Guard—the app that holds you accountable to mastering your flashcards. Transform your social media habits into an unexpected ally for academic success. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED - Study Guard requires a paid subscription to access all features after your free trial ends. WHAT YOU GET WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION: - Social Media Leverage Instead of letting endless scrolling derail your study sessions, Study Guard uses your social media habits as motivation. Each glance at your apps becomes a chance to earn time by proving your mastery of flashcards. - Accountability at Its Best Study Guard holds you directly accountable. Answer your flashcards correctly to unlock your phone and access social media, ensuring you stay committed to reviewing the material you worked hard to create. - Custom Flashcard Creation Use our intuitive interface to create custom flashcards manually. Spend hours preparing your content? With Study Guard, every flashcard counts. - AI Flashcard Generator Automatically generate flashcards from your notes and PDFs in 20+ languages. Save time and create comprehensive study materials effortlessly. - Focus-Driven Learning When it's time to study, distractions are minimized. The app temporarily blocks access to social media until you achieve your study goals, turning the habit that once hindered you into a powerful tool for concentration. - Progress Tracking & Insights Monitor your performance with detailed analytics. Track your success, identify areas for improvement, and stay motivated to keep pushing your boundaries. - Unlimited Flashcard Sets Create and manage as many flashcard decks as you need for all your subjects and learning goals. SUBSCRIPTION & FREE TRIAL: Study Guard requires a subscription to use. Start with a FREE TRIAL to experience all features at no cost. After your trial ends, a paid subscription is required to continue using the app. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Download Study Guard now and let your passion for social media fuel your path to knowledge. Whether you're a student striving for excellence or a lifelong learner seeking to optimize your study routines, Study Guard integrates seamlessly into your lifestyle, making every moment count. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pixa4 screens
Study Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pixa and Study Guard both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Pixa's written reviews are positive against 27% of Study Guard's. Pixa also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (2K vs 390). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixa sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Study Guard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pixa against 4.6 for Study Guard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixa has 2K ratings behind it against 390, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Pixa's written reviews are positive against 27% of Study Guard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixa ships an update every 3 weeks, Study Guard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pixa versus Study Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixaStudy Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings) — better4.6 (390 ratings)
Positive reviews75.1% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better390
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTulip Tech ABJason Mayo

Customer experience

Pixa

All ratings1,960 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews563 reviews
Positive75.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative12.6%

Study Guard

All ratings390 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative69.7%

Bugs and requests

Pixa

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Entries shifting by one day
  • Inability to change names and colors of keys
  • Constant loading issues and white screens
  • Logged out and unable to log back in

Requested features

5 requests
  • Export to PDF option
  • Ability to log multiple moods/states per day
  • Widget support for home screen
  • Notes feature with better functionality
  • More free logs/trackers for non-premium users

Study Guard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pixa

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$17.991 Year
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  • Annual subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$39.99
6 purchases

Study Guard

Subscriptions5
  • Study Guard (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Study Guard Plus$5.991 Month
  • Pro Plan (Yearly)$19.991 Year
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  • Study Guard Plus Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Study Guard (Yearly)3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Study Guard (Lifetime)$79.99

Questions

Is Pixa free?
Pixa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study Guard free?
Study Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixa or Study Guard?
Pixa is rated higher. Pixa averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Study Guard averages 4.6 from 390 ratings.
Do Pixa or Study Guard have ads?
Neither Pixa nor Study Guard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixa or Study Guard?
Pixa ships an update every 3 weeks, and Study Guard fortnightly. Most recently, Pixa was updated on October 30, 2026 and Study Guard on October 28, 2026.

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