FastTrak vs Vela
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
FastTrak
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FastTrak is the fasting companion for people who want more than a countdown timer. Start a fast in one tap and follow your progress with live, personalized fasting insights, weight tracking, widgets, and powerful analytics. FastTrak is built for iPhone, integrates with Apple Health, and is designed with privacy in mind. FASTING TIMER - Start a fast in one tap with a beautiful progress ring - Supports 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD, and custom fasting windows - Edit your start time or goal duration at any time - Weekly ring view shows your last 7 days at a glance LIVE FASTING INSIGHTS - Estimated fat use - Estimated calories used - Estimated glycogen remaining - Money saved based on your grocery cost - Steps taken while fasting - Weight trend over the past week Every estimate is clearly labeled and includes an explanation of how it is calculated. WEIGHT TRACKING - Log weight manually or import from Apple Health - Set a goal weight and see it on your chart - View progress by week, month, or year - Schedule weigh-in reminders on the days you choose APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION - Reads steps, active energy, body mass, height, date of birth, and biological sex - Uses Mifflin-St Jeor BMR for personalized energy estimates - Syncs weight entries with Apple Health - Keeps your health data on your device WIDGETS FOR HOME & LOCK SCREEN - Progress ring widget for small, medium, circular, rectangular, and inline sizes - Live updates while you are fasting - Activity heatmap widget showing weeks of fasting history (Plus) ANALYTICS WITH FASTTRAK PLUS - 52-week fasting activity heatmap - Weight vs. fasting correlation chart - Weekly fasting hours over 12 weeks - Average fasting duration trend - Cumulative estimated fat use and money saved - Fasting pattern distribution by start and end time - Full fast history DESIGNED FOR PRIVACY FastTrak keeps your fasting history and health data on your iPhone. There are no accounts, no social features, no ads, and no server required to use the app. FastTrak provides wellness estimates only and is not medical advice. Privacy Policy: https://www.bluebry.com/fasttrak/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.bluebry.com/fasttrak/terms
Vela
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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 (0ā4h) 2. Post-absorptive (4ā8h) 3. Fat mobilization (8ā12h) 4. Early ketosis (12ā18h) 5. Autophagy (18ā24h) 6. Deep fast (24ā48h) 7. Peak autophagy (48ā72h) 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vela at 14.0 against FastTrak's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FastTrak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.
| Parameter | FastTrak | Vela |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 14.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bluebry | Luis Salgado |
In-app purchases
FastTrak
- FastTrak Plus Mensual7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- FastTrak Plus Anual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Vela
- Vela Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Vela Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year









