Comparison

Zero Fast vs Vela

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

Head to head
About

Zero Fast

Track your intermittent fasting journey with an AI-powered coach. Get personalized plans, real-time metabolic insights, and science-backed education to support your weight management and metabolic health goals. Log hydration, weight, and mood to optimize your fasting experience.

Highlights
  • AI Fasting Coach
  • Personalized weekly fasting plans
  • Multiple fasting profiles
  • Real-time metabolic tracking
  • Hydration logging
  • Weight and progress dashboard
  • Apple Health integration
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Your fast, explained as it happens. Zero Fast times your fast, shows you the moment your body switches to fat-burning and ketosis, and lets you race friends in group challenges. No calorie counting. No strict diets.

About

Vela

Features
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See what your body is doing, hour by hour. Vela tracks all phases of fasting, from digestion to Immune reset, with science explained clearly. Every protocol from 12:12 to 72 hours is free, forever. WHAT MAKES VELA DIFFERENT • Real biology, not buzzwords. Every fasting phase explained with science you can actually read. • Premium minimalist design. Editorial typography. Dark mode that respects your eyes. • Multi-language from day one (English, Spanish, Portuguese). • Anti-diet positioning. No shame loops, no leaderboards, no gamified bodies. Just a calm tool. EVERY PROTOCOL. FREE. • 12:12. Beginner • 14:10. Beginner • 16:8. Most popular • 18:6. Intermediate • 20:4. Advanced • OMAD (23:1). Advanced • 24h. Extended • Up to 72h. Extended The timer is never paywalled. WHAT YOUR BODY IS DOING, HOUR BY HOUR See every phase of fasting: 1. Digestion (0–4h) 2. Post-absorptive (4–8h) 3. Fat mobilization (8–12h) 4. Early ketosis (12–18h) 5. Autophagy (18–24h) 6. Deep fast (24–48h) 7. Peak autophagy (48–72h) 8. Immune reset (72h+) The science behind each phase is included free, with smart phase-shift notifications and the Apple Watch app. VELA PRO. $39.99/year or $5.99/month. Includes a 7-day free trial. No dark patterns. The free version stays fully usable. Pro adds: • Personalized insights based on your fasting patterns • Complete statistics and data of every fast you complete • Monthly summary exports • Home Screen widgets Pro • Pro achievements • All future premium features THE BLUE FLAME On day 7, the flame turns blue. Vela's signal that your body has adapted, when fasting stops being a habit and becomes who you are. No badges. No points. Just a quiet moment of recognition. WHEREVER YOU NEED IT • Apple Watch. Start, monitor, and end your fast from your wrist. Free. • Lock screen notifications. Only the moments that matter. Free. • Home Screen widgets (Pro). Current phase, next fast, lifetime stats. PRIVACY Your data is yours. End-to-end auth, encrypted in transit and at rest. No third-party ads. No data sold. NOT MEDICAL ADVICE Vela is a tracking and education tool, not a substitute for medical advice. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take medication, consult your physician before starting any fasting protocol. Privacy Policy: https://www.velafast.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://www.velafast.com/contact

Screenshots

Zero Fast4 screens
Vela4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Vela at 3 against Zero Fast's 1. Vela also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). 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. Zero Fast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Vela sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zero Fast versus Vela: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZero FastVela
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB48 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAPPE LATTE LIMITEDLuis Salgado

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zero Fast

Subscriptions2
  • Zero Fast Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Zero Fast Annually$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Vela

Subscriptions2
  • Vela Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Vela Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

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

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