Comparison

Vela vs FastJoy

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

FastJoy

Features
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FastJoy is the simple, private way to track intermittent fasting. Pick a protocol, start the timer, and watch your fasting and eating windows in real time — no account, no paywall on the core timer, and everything stays on your device. WHY FASTWINDOW - Beautiful animated fasting timer with live elapsed time and progress ring - Choose 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD or a custom fasting window - Informational fasting stages as the hours add up (fat burning, ketosis, autophagy zone) - Current streak, today's eating window and target end time at a glance - Edit your start time anytime — perfect when you forget to hit start TRACK EVERYTHING - Full history of every fast with met-goal status - GitHub-style consistency heatmap of your fasting days - Weekly fasting hours and calendar overview STATS & PROGRESS - Average fast length, longest fast, completion rate and streaks - Fast-duration trend chart and this-week-vs-last comparison - Patterns by weekday and start time of day - Optional weight log with a clean trend chart - Dozens of achievements to keep you motivated REMINDERS THAT HELP - Get notified the moment your fasting goal is reached - Optional "time to start fasting" and hydration reminders - 100% local notifications — no servers, no tracking of your habits PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No sign-up, works fully offline - Optional Face ID / Touch ID lock - Export and import your data as JSON anytime - Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese FastJoy is a tracking aid only and does not provide medical or nutritional advice. Intermittent fasting is not suitable for everyone, including during pregnancy or with certain medical conditions. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing your eating patterns. Start your first fast today and build a routine that lasts.

Screenshots

Vela4 screens
FastJoy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FastJoy at none against Vela's 2. Vela's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 $5.99 per month. FastJoy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
Vela versus FastJoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVelaFastJoy
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB41 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLuis SalgadoFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vela

Subscriptions2
  • Vela Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Vela Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

FastJoy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vela free?
Vela is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FastJoy free?
FastJoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vela or FastJoy have ads?
FastJoy shows ads; Vela does not.

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