Comparison

PeriCal vs Vela

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

Head to head
About

PeriCal

Features
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PeriCal is a very simple period calendar which allows you to estimate your next period for the next months and plan accordingly.

About

Vela

Features
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Vela helps you track perimenopause symptoms in seconds, notice patterns in your own data, and prepare for more focused conversations with your doctor. Perimenopause can feel confusing: sleep changes, mood shifts, hot flashes, fatigue, cycle changes, brain fog, and symptoms that come and go. Vela gives you a calm place to record what you notice and turn scattered days into a clearer personal summary. What you can do with Vela: • Log symptoms, mood, energy, sleep, triggers, notes, and period context • See your recent history and longer-term patterns • Prepare a doctor-ready summary for appointments • Track what changed without needing an account • Keep your health notes organized on your device Vela is designed for reflection and preparation, not diagnosis. Your logs can help you remember what happened, spot patterns you may want to discuss, and walk into appointments with a clearer picture of your experience. Vela Premium unlocks longer history, deeper insights, appointment prep, and doctor-ready report exports. Vela is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional about symptoms, treatment decisions, or urgent concerns. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PeriCal3 screens
Vela4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PeriCal at none against Vela's 2. PeriCal also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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

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

Both are free to download. Vela sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. PeriCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
PeriCal versus Vela: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriCalVela
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB9 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMichelle Le GrandCan Acar

In-app purchases

None

PeriCal

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Vela

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PeriCal free?
PeriCal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vela free?
Vela is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PeriCal or Vela have ads?
Neither PeriCal nor Vela shows ads.

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