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lum9a vs Pixph

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lum9a compared with Pixph
Detaillum9a logo lum9aPixph logo Pixph
What it doesThe cutest to-do list, free forever The capture workspace for Mac
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree plan: unlimited tasks and calendar sync, XP, levels, Glow and world building, streaks, daily gifts, focus sessions and reminders, sync across all devices. Plus Monthly: $1.99 per month, everything in Free plus no ads, Aurora and Halo outfits with new monthly outfit, more study sounds, 2 extra s $9.99 USD one-time purchase, no subscription, updates included
Key features
  • Canvas and Google Calendar sync
  • XP and leveling system
  • Pixel world building with Glow currency
  • 25-minute focus timer with sounds
  • Daily streaks and streak savers
  • Smart phone reminders
  • Friend sharing and world viewing
  • No password sign-in with email
  • Cross-device sync
  • Multiple world locations unlocked by leveling
  • Double-Shift text capture from any Mac app
  • Global keyboard shortcuts for show, capture, add, and copy
  • Notes with file attachments and images
  • Freehand drawing, shapes, text, and colors
  • Markdown-aware copy formatting
  • Fast search across all sections
  • Copy as numbered, dashed, or plain list
  • Local JSON storage with no cloud sync required
  • Menu bar access for quick capture and complete actions
What makes it different
  • Free forever with no credit card required
  • Makes homework engaging through pixel world gamification
  • Automatic Canvas assignment syncing
  • Integrates school and personal tasks in one place
  • Works on any device as a web app
  • Keyboard-first workflow that never breaks focus—capture without leaving the app you're working in
  • Complete privacy and ownership—all data stays local on your Mac with no account or cloud lock-in
  • One-time $9.99 purchase with no subscription
  • Lightweight and intentional—not a full notes app, clipboard manager, or task list but borrows the best of each
  • Source-aware captures that preserve context from any app
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 +4 (up) since last check5 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)010
Referring domains (Majestic)14

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