Comparison

Chelf vs PixelDiary

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

Head to head
About

Chelf

Features
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Chelf is your personal media log and goal tracker in one app. Log movies, TV shows, books, manga, webtoons, and video games—then track progress toward goals like “Read 12 books” or “Watch 24 films this year.” **Log what you love** • Add entries in seconds: title, type, rating (1–10), and when you finished • Optional details: where you watched or read it, who recommended it, author, summary, and favorite parts • Tag entries with moods and goals so you can browse and filter later **Goals that actually move** • Create goals with a target count and link them to tags • Goals Review shows progress bars and completed vs. target for each goal • See how close you are at a glance and stay motivated **One place for all media** • Browse by type: Books, Movies, TV Shows, Manga & Webtoons, Video Games • View all entries in one list or jump straight to a category • Episodes and chapters for TV, books, and manga so you can track season or reading progress **Your data, your way** • Sign in to sync entries and goals across devices • Add custom mood and goal tags; manage tags in one place • Optional in-app analytics to see your habits over time **Designed to stay out of your way** • Clean, focused layout so logging stays quick • Dark and light themes • Built for readers and watchers who like to remember what they’ve finished and hit their goals Whether you’re catching up on a reading list, finishing a watchlist, or just want a single place to log and rate what you watch and read, Chelf keeps it simple and goal-oriented. End User License Agreement (EULA): Apple Standard EULA — https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nexus-app-folio.lovable.app/chelf/privacy-policy

About

PixelDiary

Visually track your mood, habits, and daily notes in a year-long pixel grid. Quickly log your day and discover patterns over time with customizable categories and insights. Designed for private, offline use with cross-device syncing.

Highlights
  • Year-in-pixels format
  • Customizable categories and scales
  • Quick daily check-ins
  • Text notes and modifiers
  • Pattern and trend analysis
  • Offline-friendly with device sync
Features
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See your whole year at a glance. PixelDiary helps you privately track mood, habits, symptoms, sleep, energy, and everyday notes in a Year in Pixels format. One day, one pixel, one clear view of how life changes over time. WHY PEOPLE USE PIXELDIARY Track what matters to you Create your own categories and scales. Track mood, habits, symptoms, study, water, sleep, productivity, or anything else you want to see over a full year. Check in in seconds Use a quick daily check-in flow, then move on with your day. Add reminders if you want a gentle nudge to stay consistent. More than a habit tracker Add text notes and modifiers to any day. A color can show the pattern. A note can capture the reason. See patterns over time Open your year grid, review category stats, and explore insights when you have enough data. PixelDiary helps you spot trends instead of guessing. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your entries are personal. PixelDiary is built for private tracking, offline-friendly use, and syncing across devices when you sign in. WHAT'S INSIDE - A full year view on one screen - Four calendar presentation modes - Custom categories, values, colors, and modifiers - Quick daily check-in and day-by-day editing - Notes, number modifiers, and reminders - Stats, histograms, and advanced insights - Offline-friendly experience with sync across devices PixelDiary is for people who want a calmer, more visual way to understand their year.

Screenshots

Chelf4 screens
PixelDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PixelDiary at none against Chelf's 2. PixelDiary also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Chelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PixelDiary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chelf ships an update every 8 days, PixelDiary every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Chelf versus PixelDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChelfPixelDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathan RossArtur Szychta

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chelf

Subscriptions2
  • Chelf Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Chelf Pro Yearly7 Days trial$18.001 Year
None

PixelDiary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chelf free?
Chelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixelDiary free?
PixelDiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chelf or PixelDiary have ads?
Chelf shows ads; PixelDiary does not.
Which is updated more often, Chelf or PixelDiary?
Chelf ships an update every 8 days, and PixelDiary every 6 days. Most recently, Chelf was updated on October 28, 2026 and PixelDiary on October 28, 2026.

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