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Punchcard vs Habit Pixel

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Punchcard compared with Habit Pixel
DetailPunchcard logo Punchcard Habit Pixel
What it doesA Mac menu bar app that tracks your workday app by app and prints a receipt at day's end Visual habit tracker that colors a pixel for every check-in to show your consistency
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIN Not given
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingFree to try with first two receipts included; $9 one-time purchase for unlimited receipts and all future updates, valid on two Macs Free version with core features. Pro version available with unlimited habits, analytics and data import/export (pricing details not specified on site).
Key features
  • Tracks which app is in front, sampled every few seconds
  • Optional itemized browsing showing website names in Chrome, Brave, Edge and Vivaldi
  • Exports receipts as 1080×1350 PNG for social media with plain-text alt text
  • Never-print list to exclude apps or websites from receipts
  • Weekly and monthly rolls, with late printing for missed days
  • Detects idle time so breaks and lunch do not count as work
  • No macOS permissions required for basic tracking
  • Universal binary for Apple silicon and Intel, requires macOS 13 Ventura or later
  • Pixel dashboard - calendar heatmap showing consistency and gaps
  • Flexible goals - daily, weekly or monthly with per-day targets
  • Smart reminders with quick actions
  • Home screen and lock screen widgets
  • Notes and mood capture
  • Offline and no account required
  • Retro check-ins
  • Categories and custom ordering
  • Archive and restore habits
  • Light and dark themes
What makes it different
  • Privacy-first design with build gates preventing analytics and networking outside licensing
  • Charming receipt printing with realistic paper mechanics, barcode and social media export
  • 30-day refund policy with no questions asked
  • Visual pixel grid interface makes consistency visible and motivates streaks
  • Works completely offline with no account or sign-up needed
  • One-tap check-ins and home screen widgets for quick access
  • Simple, clean design with delightful user experience
  • Completely free with no ads
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)29 +1 (up) since last check11 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)109
Citation Flow (Majestic)2221
Referring domains (Majestic)834

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