Comparison

Vela vs Fasting Timer

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

Head to head
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 โ€ข Real biology, not buzzwords. Every fasting phase explained with science you can actually read. โ€ข Premium minimalist design. Editorial typography. Dark mode that respects your eyes. โ€ข Multi-language from day one (English, Spanish, Portuguese). โ€ข Anti-diet positioning. No shame loops, no leaderboards, no gamified bodies. Just a calm tool. EVERY PROTOCOL. FREE. โ€ข 12:12. Beginner โ€ข 14:10. Beginner โ€ข 16:8. Most popular โ€ข 18:6. Intermediate โ€ข 20:4. Advanced โ€ข OMAD (23:1). Advanced โ€ข 24h. Extended โ€ข Up to 72h. Extended The timer is never paywalled. WHAT YOUR BODY IS DOING, HOUR BY HOUR See every phase of fasting: 1. Digestion (0โ€“4h) 2. Post-absorptive (4โ€“8h) 3. Fat mobilization (8โ€“12h) 4. Early ketosis (12โ€“18h) 5. Autophagy (18โ€“24h) 6. Deep fast (24โ€“48h) 7. Peak autophagy (48โ€“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: โ€ข Personalized insights based on your fasting patterns โ€ข Complete statistics and data of every fast you complete โ€ข Monthly summary exports โ€ข Home Screen widgets Pro โ€ข Pro achievements โ€ข 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 โ€ข Apple Watch. Start, monitor, and end your fast from your wrist. Free. โ€ข Lock screen notifications. Only the moments that matter. Free. โ€ข 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

About

Fasting Timer

Features
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This app is a clean, focused intermittent fasting timer that shows what is happening inside your body. Pick a fasting protocol, tap Start, and watch the crescent-moon progress ring fill as you move through each metabolic stage in real time. End your fast to bank it, build a daily streak, and see your whole history at a glance. A FASTING TIMER THAT JUST WORKS - One big progress ring with elapsed time, time remaining, and your live metabolic stage - Start and stop with a single tap โ€” the timer survives restarts and stays exact - Hit your goal and keep a daily streak alive, with a small celebration each time - Full history: total fasts, total hours, longest fast, current and longest streak - 100% offline โ€” no account, no sign-up, no backend KNOW YOUR METABOLIC STAGE Watch your body cross each fasting stage as the hours add up: - Fed, Catabolic, Fat-burning, Ketosis, Autophagy - A live timeline with a plain-language summary at every stage, so you always know where you are - Deeper stage insights โ€” the science behind fat-burning, ketosis, and autophagy STAGE AND GOAL ALERTS - Optional reminders nudge you as you enter fat-burning, ketosis, and autophagy - A "fast complete" alert fires the moment you reach your goal - All reminders are local โ€” nothing leaves your phone PROTOCOLS FOR EVERY ROUTINE - 16:8 (Classic) โ€” the gentle daily default - 18:6 (Sculpt) โ€” a tighter eating window - 20:4 (Warrior) โ€” one large meal, a strong autophagy push - 23:1 (OMAD) โ€” One Meal A Day - Custom โ€” set any fasting target from 1 to 72 hours BEAUTIFUL NIGHT THEMES - Night themes to choose from: Moonlit, Eclipse, Aurora, and Dawn this app is a general wellness and habit tool, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor before starting any fasting routine, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic, or have a medical condition. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kanac.github.io/syanac-legal/

Screenshots

Vela4 screens
Fasting Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vela at 14.0 against Fasting Timer's 16.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Vela sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Fasting Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Vela versus Fasting Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVelaFasting Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size48 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLuis SalgadoAnthony Chui

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vela

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

Fasting Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plus Lifetime$39.99

Questions

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

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