Comparison

Fasting Tracker vs Vela

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

Head to head
About

Fasting Tracker

Features
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Track your fasts, lose weight, and build a healthy routine. Simple and powerful fasting tracker designed for real results. Start intermittent fasting and take control of your body today. Fasting Tracker helps you stay consistent with your intermittent fasting routine and reach your weight goals faster. Whether you're new to fasting or experienced, this app makes it easy to track, plan, and stay motivated. EASY FASTING TRACKER Track your fasting windows with a clean and simple timer. Start, stop, and monitor your fasts effortlessly. INTERMITTENT FASTING PLANS Follow popular fasting schedules like 16:8, 18:6, OMAD, and more. Choose what fits your lifestyle. PROGRESS & INSIGHTS Stay motivated by tracking your progress and building consistency over time. BUILD HEALTHY HABITS Fasting is not just about losing weight — it's about improving your lifestyle and feeling better every day. SIMPLE & CLEAN DESIGN No clutter. No confusion. Just a smooth experience focused on your goals. Take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle. Download now and start your fasting journey today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ramazanerikli.com/apps/fasting-tracker/privacy

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

Fasting Tracker4 screens
Vela4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fasting Tracker and Vela are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Fasting Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Fasting Tracker versus Vela: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFasting TrackerVela
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRamazan ErikliLuis Salgado

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fasting Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Fasting Tracker Premium - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Fasting Tracker Premium - Yearly$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Vela

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

Questions

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

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