Comparison

Vela vs Jihora

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 • 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

About

Jihora

This app helps you visualize your intermittent fasting progress and achieve your weight goals. It provides daily consistency scores, monthly reports, and tools to track your fasting, water intake, weight, meals, and exercise. Enjoy private data storage and personalized encouragement.

Highlights
  • Goal date projections
  • Daily consistency score
  • Monthly transformation reports
  • Fasting timer with live activity
  • Water, weight, meal, exercise logs
  • Private body progress photos
  • Weekly routine planner
Features
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Jihora turns intermittent fasting into visible progress — a rhythm you can actually keep, and proof that it's working. SEE YOUR GOAL DATE From your very first week, Jihora projects when you'll reach your goal weight — with 30- and 90-day forecasts that update every time you weigh in. WATCH YOUR CONSISTENCY CLIMB A daily 0–100 consistency score (Elite, Excellent, Strong…) built from your completion rate, streaks, frequency, and routine — so you always know if you're on track. Follow your streaks and a fasting heatmap, too. MONTHLY TRANSFORMATION REPORTS Every month, see your total fasting hours, average and longest fast, weight lost, best week, and consistency score — in one card you can share. TRACK EVERYTHING IN ONE CALM SCROLL • Fasting timer with start/end editing and a Lock Screen Live Activity • Water, weight, meals, and exercise logs • Body progress photos (kept private on your device) • Weekly routine planner UNDERSTAND YOUR BODY See what's happening at each fasting stage, and get encouragement that adapts to your fasting hours, weight trend, and hydration — not just numbers. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no ads, no tracking • Your data stays on your device and your own iCloud BONUS: SMART EXTRAS Snap a photo for calorie analysis and get personalized coach notes. On supported devices this runs on-device with Apple Intelligence — for free; or add your own Google Gemini key. JIHORA PRO Unlock goal projections, advanced progress analytics, monthly transformation reports, the fasting heatmap, and premium widgets. Try Pro free for 7 days — no payment required, no card needed. After that, Pro is a single purchase. There is no subscription, nothing renews, and there is nothing to cancel. You pay once and keep every feature for the life of the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://leejiho7575275.github.io/jihora-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://leejiho7575275.github.io/jihora-legal/ Jihora does not provide medical advice. Intermittent fasting may not be suitable for everyone — please see the in-app safety notice and consult a professional if needed.

Screenshots

Vela4 screens
Jihora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vela at 14.0 against Jihora's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Vela sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Jihora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Vela versus Jihora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVelaJihora
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLuis SalgadoJIHO LEE

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

Jihora

Subscriptions2
  • FastWise Pro (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • FastWise Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • FastWise Pro (Lifetime)$79.99

Questions

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

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