Comparison

Vela vs Ease

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

Ease

Features
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Ease is a calm, encouraging intermittent fasting tracker — made for people trying fasting for the first time. No pressure, no guilt, no calorie counting. Just a beautiful timer and a gentle guide. WHY EASE • A big, clear fasting timer that shows your current stage at a glance • Understand what happens in your body — digestion, fat burning, ketosis, autophagy • Friendly protocols from 12:12 to 16:8 and beyond • A soft, supportive tone — progress without the pressure TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Streaks, history and a monthly calendar • See your average fasting length and trends • Gentle reminders when your eating window opens and closes EASE PREMIUM Unlock full statistics and charts, every fasting phase in detail, all protocols (16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD) and delicate notifications. Try Premium free for 7 days. Start today — fasting really is easier than it seems. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vela4 screens
Ease4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Vela at 3 against Ease's 1. Vela also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Ease sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Vela versus Ease: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVelaEase
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLuis SalgadoMaxim Rustamov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vela

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

Ease

Subscriptions2
  • Ease Premium (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Ease Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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