Vela vs Nistis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vela
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Nistis
This app helps you track fasting periods with customizable timers and editing capabilities. It offers a free version with core features and an optional one-time purchase for advanced functionalities like Apple Watch integration and health syncing.
- Customizable fasting timers (16:8, OMAD, etc.)
- Editable fasting history
- Stage timeline with common fasting phases
- Offline functionality
- Optional iCloud sync
- Apple Watch app
- Home screen and lock screen widgets
Read full descriptionHide full description
A fasting timer. That's it. Free to use, no account, no ads, no AI coach, no subscription required — upgrade once and keep it forever. Fix a forgotten fast in two taps. Your data stays on your device and exports any time. THE TIMER Pick a preset — 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD, 5:2 — or set a custom fast. One big ring shows elapsed, remaining, or percent; tap to switch. Started fasting before you opened the app? Adjust the start time mid-fast. Ending early or late? The end time is editable too. No lectures either way. YOUR HISTORY IS YOURS TO EDIT Every fasting app makes logging mistakes. Nistis is the one that lets you fix them: any fast, any field, any time — including days you forgot entirely. Tap an empty day, add the fast, done. Streaks and stats recompute instantly. No punishment screens. STAGES, NOT SERMONS A simple timeline shows the stages commonly associated with fasting — digesting, fat burning, ketosis ramp — with honest, hedged language and no medical claims. FREE MEANS FREE The timer, every preset, unlimited history with full editing, streaks, stats, notifications, and a home-screen widget. Free forever — in writing. Whatever ships free stays free. Available in 34 languages. NISTIS PRO — PAY ONCE IF YOU WANT MORE • Apple Watch app with complications — start and end from your wrist • Live Activity and Dynamic Island — your fast on the lock screen • Every widget style, including lock-screen widgets • Apple Health sync for weight and water • Advanced stats: trends, completion rate, weight overlay • Import from other fasting apps (first import free) and export any time $2.99/month, $14.99/year, or $29.99 once — yours for life. Other fasting apps charge $69.99 every year for less. PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE No account. No ads. No tracking SDKs. Works completely offline; optional iCloud sync uses your private iCloud, which we can't read. The only thing the app ever phones is Apple's purchase system. Check our App Store privacy label against any other fasting app — that's the whole pitch. Nistis — Greek νήστις, "the one who fasts." Pronounced NISS-tis. Not medical advice. Consult a doctor before changing your eating pattern. Privacy policy: https://nistis.com/privacy Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vela at 14.0 against Nistis's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Vela sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Nistis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Vela | Nistis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luis Salgado | Little Theta LLC |
In-app purchases
Vela
- Vela Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Vela Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Nistis
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$29.99








