Ooly vs Vela
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ooly
This app allows parents to easily set up custom naptime, bedtime, and morning routines for their child using a connected sleep companion. It offers a science-based design to promote better sleep and a unique, character-driven experience to help children bond with their sleep aid.
- Create custom nap, bedtime, and morning routines
- Set and record light colors for different times
- Blue light blocker mode for nighttime
- Remote control via intuitive mobile app
- Interactive stories and positive reinforcement activities
- Bonding experience with sleep companion character
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Novo123 is the small family business behind Ooly, the adorable sleep companion that helps your child understand when it’s time to get up. Effortlessly create healthy and customized naptime, bedtime, and morning routines with your Ooly. Simply use the Ooly Configuration App to set and record the color you want for various times. - SAFETY FIRST - We're a small family business and our own children use Ooly. Therefore, safety first. This means that Ooly is BPA-free, battery powered (i.e.: cordless, so no chocking hazard), does not produce white noise (worried about potential addiction), does not have any camera or microphone (we're privacy freaks), uses Bluetooth Low Energy (same as medical devices) and includes a "blue blocker" mode (more on this below). - DESIGN BASED ON SCIENCE - Ooly’s design is based on the scientific research of light and its impact on sleep. It is now proven that blue light inhibits the production of melatonin, delaying and disrupting sleep. Ooly is, therefore, equipped with a “blue blocker” mode to prevent the usage of disruptive blue light at nighttime. Parents should use dim red lights for night lights, as red has the least power to shift circadian rhythm and suppress melatonin. - LONGER, MORE RESTORATIVE NIGHTS AND NAPS - Hell yeah! Ooly’s main difference from other available options is that we created a universe around a lovely character: Ooly the sleepy owl. Ooly is not only a physical product but a global sleep experience that includes interactive stories and positive reinforcement activities. Our goal was for the child to bond with Ooly so that Ooly becomes a more effective solution than the typically "inert" solutions we had to deal with as parents. In this sense, Ooly is a bit like the result of crossbreeding a lovey with a toddler clock! - PARENTS DON'T HAVE TIME ...so ease of use is key. That's why Ooly is controlled remotely with an intuitive mobile app. Solutions with press buttons typically require a lot of trial and error to make work, and it is way too easy for kids to mess with their configuration. They are also easier to brake and damage. What’s more, since Ooly is remotely controlled, it is super easy for parents to make last minute changes like getting an extra 30 minutes of sleep on a Sunday morning. - 30-NIGHT TRIAL, RISK FREE - As you can see, we didn't cut corners. This extends to our customer support as well. We're proud of Ooly, and we stand ready to help you and your children enjoy a magical experience with your new, adorable sleep companion. Please note that we manufacture Ooly in small batches so it may be out of stock from time to time. Visit novo123.com to learn more about Ooly.
Vela
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Never lose your pet's medical history again. Vela logs seizures, glucose, meds, and symptoms 100% on your iPhone — no account, no cloud, nothing to sync or crash. Built for owners of dogs and cats with a chronic condition — epilepsy, diabetes, Cushing's, kidney disease, IVDD, allergies — Vela turns every frightening episode into a clear record your vet can actually use. ▸ LOG AN EPISODE IN SECONDS Designed to work one-handed, in a panic, the moment it happens. • Seizure timer — one tap to start, one to stop, duration captured automatically • Severity & triggers — mild to cluster, with a status-epilepticus flag • Glucose readings — mg/dL or mmol/L, with insulin dose and meal context • Symptoms — free-form notes for Cushing's, kidney, IVDD, allergies and more • Back-date anything — log it now, fix the time later ▸ SEE THE PATTERNS YOUR VET NEEDS Every entry becomes a picture, not a pile of notes. • Days-since-last-seizure front and center • Seizure frequency, clusters, and days-between trends • Single-day glucose curves and across-day trends • Medication-change markers laid over your seizure chart • A calendar heatmap of episode load, month by month ▸ NEVER LOSE A SINGLE LOG The whole point of Vela: your data is yours, and it stays put. • 100% on-device — your pet's log never leaves your iPhone • No account, no sign-up, no cloud that can fail or lock you out • Export everything to CSV anytime — free, forever • Optional Face ID / passcode lock ▸ ONE TAP FOR THE VET • Clean PDF or CSV report covering any date range • Email it or hand your phone to the vet at the appointment • Attach a seizure video clip so your vet sees what you saw ▸ MULTI-PET & MULTI-CONDITION One pet juggling epilepsy AND diabetes? A house full of animals? Vela tracks dogs and cats together, each with their own conditions, meds, and history. ▸ FREE FOREVER • Unlimited seizure, glucose, and symptom logging for one pet • Up to 2 medication reminders • Last 30 days of trends, calendar, and history • CSV export of all your data ▸ VELA PREMIUM Unlock everything Vela can do: • Unlimited pets & conditions • Full all-time trends, glucose curves, and history • One-tap PDF & CSV vet reports • Seizure video attachments • Home-screen widgets • Unlimited medication reminders + adherence trends Premium Monthly: $5.99/month Premium Annual: $34.99/year (Save 51%) — includes a 7-day free trial Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled 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. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://vela.bulpara.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://vela.bulpara.com/privacy Vela helps you keep a record — it is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's care. Questions? support@bulpara.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ooly at none against Vela's 2. Ooly also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Vela sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Ooly asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Ooly | Vela |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (59 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Novo123 Inc. | BULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI |
Bugs and requests
Ooly
Reported bugs
2 issues- Difficulty creating an account or logging in
- Firmware update issues
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to connect multiple devices to one account
- More intuitive app interface (e.g. visual clock, color selection)
- Low battery notification
Vela
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ooly
No in-app purchases
Vela
- Vela Premium (Monthly)$5.991 Month
- Vela Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$34.991 Year









