Your cycle, your device, your rules. Vela keeps all health data on your phone with zero-knowledge encryption. No account required. No data ever leaves.
Vela is a private period tracker and cycle tracker that keeps your health data on your device. No account required. No cloud uploads. No data sharing. Your menstrual cycle information is yours alone.
PRIVATE PERIOD TRACKING, BY DESIGN
Every period tracker promises privacy. Vela delivers it with zero-knowledge architecture. Your cycle data stays on your phone, protected by iOS Data Protection. If you choose cloud backup, your data is end-to-end encrypted before it leaves your device. Even Vela's servers cannot read your health information. No sign-up required. No email. No phone number. Open the app and start tracking your period immediately.
ACCURATE CYCLE AND OVULATION PREDICTIONS
Vela's prediction engine uses clinically-informed algorithms that combine established menstrual cycle prediction methods with weighted moving averages. Your period predictions, ovulation window, fertile days, and luteal phase calculations become more accurate the longer you track. A cycle tracker that learns your unique patterns.
SIMPLE PERIOD LOGGING
Start with one tap to log your period. Add flow intensity, symptoms, mood, and energy tracking when you are ready. Vela begins as a simple period calendar and grows with you. Every tracking category is opt-in. No overwhelming symptom lists on day one.
THE GARDEN -- BOTANICAL GAMIFICATION
Watch a botanical garden grow as you track your cycle. Plants bloom from seed to full flower with your consistency. Miss a few days? Your garden waits. Plants wilt but never die. No guilt, no streak shaming. A warm, Studio Ghibli-inspired visual reflection of your self-care journey. The Garden is Vela's signature feature -- a period tracker experience unlike anything else.
INCLUSIVE CYCLE TRACKER FOR EVERYONE
Vela is designed for every body that cycles. No gendered assumptions in language or design. Hormone-aware terminology throughout. Support for HRT tracking for trans and non-binary users. Partner mode works for all relationship types, including dual-cycle tracking for partners who both menstruate.
PERSISTENT PILL REMINDER
More than a notification. Vela's pill reminder stays on your lock screen until you tap "Taken" or "Skip" — designed for real accountability with oral contraceptives.
PARTNER MODE FOR EVERY RELATIONSHIP
Share your cycle with a partner on your terms. They see only what you choose to share. Contextual tips help partners understand and support you through each menstrual phase. Works for any relationship configuration.
FEATURES
- Period tracker and menstrual calendar with smart predictions
- Ovulation tracker and fertility window calculator
- Cycle tracker with phase-aware insights
- Symptom, mood, flow, and energy logging
- The Garden: botanical gamification with Ghibli-inspired art
- Pill alarm with critical alert persistence
- Partner mode for any relationship type
- Hormone and HRT tracking
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Face ID / Touch ID app lock
- Fully offline capable
- No account required
- No ads, no data selling
PREMIUM (OPTIONAL)
Core tracking, predictions, The Garden, and full privacy are free forever. Premium unlocks cloud sync across devices and partner sharing. Vela never paywalls health insights or uses fear to upsell.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
Vela is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Predictions, ovulation windows, fertility insights, and pill reminders are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition, contraception, fertility, or pregnancy, and before making any medical decisions. Do not rely on Vela for contraception or to prevent pregnancy.
Your light. Your shield. Your garden.
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Privacy Policy: https://hellovela.app/en/privacy/
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This update brings minor behind-the-scenes improvements to keep the app running smoothly and reliably.
Version 2.0.2
The developer, danestves LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Purchases
Contact Info
Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Health & Fitness
Usage Data
Sensitive Info
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
Supported Features
Dark Interface
Sufficient Contrast
Reduced Motion
Information
Seller
danestves LLC
Size
153.5 MB
Category
Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.