Comparison

Pixa vs Before

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

Before

Features
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Before helps you start your day with intention. Instead of reaching for distracting apps the moment you wake up, Before encourages you to pause and decide what matters most. Set your daily intentions, protect your focus, and unlock your apps only after you've taken a moment to choose your direction for the day. Whether you're trying to be more productive, build healthier habits, spend less time scrolling, or simply start your mornings with purpose, Before helps you create a small daily ritual that leads to lasting change. Features: • Set 1, 3, or 5 daily intentions • Block distracting apps until intentions are set • Choose which apps to protect • Build streaks and track protected mornings • Gentle reminder notifications • Emergency Unlock when you need it • Privacy-first design • All data stays on your device The way you start your morning shapes the rest of your day. Choose what matters. Before the scroll. Before the noise. Before the distractions. Start with intention. Start with Before. Subscription terms: Before Pro Monthly is an auto-renewing subscription. Before Pro Yearly is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://lyalinllc.com/before/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pixa4 screens
Before4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pixa at 3 against Before's 1. Pixa also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 Before sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pixa versus Before: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixaBefore
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTulip Tech ABLyalin LLC

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

Before

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
3 purchases

Before

Subscriptions2
  • Before Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Before Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Before Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Pixa free?
Pixa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Before free?
Before is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixa or Before have ads?
Neither Pixa nor Before shows ads.

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