Calm
Now available on iOS

How does this
moment feel?

A private mood tracker that lives entirely on your device. No cloud. No accounts. Your emotions deserve a safe space.

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Free · No ads · No tracking · Offline first

"In a world that never stops watching,
Vela is a space that belongs only to you."

We built Vela because we believe tracking your mood shouldn't mean surrendering your privacy. Every entry stays on your phone — encrypted, private, and entirely yours. No servers, no analytics, no third-party eyes.

Use Cases

Perfect for every moment

Simple ways to make Vela part of your daily routine

Daily Check-ins

Take 30 seconds each day to reflect on how you feel. Build a habit that sticks.

Weekly Insights

Discover patterns in your mood with AI-powered weekly reflections and trends.

Private Journal

Add notes to your mood entries. A personal space for your thoughts and feelings.

Features

Designed for mindfulness,
engineered for privacy

Mood Tracking

A gentle 5-point scale with organic visuals that shift with your emotions. Add context tags and optional notes.

AI Reflections

Weekly personalized insights powered by AI — or a warm, rule-based engine when you prefer to stay fully offline.

Privacy First

Face ID locked. Background blurred. Zero cloud storage. Your data never leaves your device — ever.

Offline First

Works completely offline. SQLite database. Push reminders. Export your data anytime via JSON.

Why Vela

Privacy you can trust

See how Vela compares to other mood tracking apps

Feature Vela Typical Apps
Local Data Storage ✓ Always ✗ Cloud-based
Account Required ✓ Never ✗ Yes
Third-party Tracking ✓ Zero ✗ Common
Works Offline ✓ Fully ✗ Limited
Data Export ✓ JSON ✗ Often No
Ads ✓ None ✗ Often Yes

Experience

Calm by design

An interface that respects your emotional space

A visual language of care

Vela's interface draws from Morandi's palette — soft, muted tones that don't demand attention but invite presence.

  • 60fps fluid animations
  • Gentle haptic feedback
  • Organic mood visualization
  • Native iOS performance

How are you feeling?

Tap to log your mood

Testimonials

What users are saying

"Finally, a mood tracker that respects my privacy. The interface is so calming and the animations are beautiful."

SM

Sarah M.

iOS User

"I love that I can use it completely offline. The AI insights are surprisingly helpful and spot-on."

JK

James K.

iOS User

"Simple, elegant, and private. Everything I need in a mood tracker without any bloat or tracking."

EL

Emma L.

iOS User

Zero Data Collection

No analytics. No tracking. No third-party SDKs. Your data never leaves your device.

Seconds to Log

Quick, frictionless check-ins. Choose your mood, add tags, and you're done.

AI-Powered Insights

Weekly reflections powered by your choice of AI — or offline rules engine.

Start your journey

Free to download. No signup required. Your mood is your own.

Download on the App Store
Privacy Policy Support

Made with care · Vela v1.0 · © 2026

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Vela ("the Application") is designed to help you track your mood and emotional wellbeing. We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. No Data Collected

Vela does not collect, transmit, store, or share any of your personal data. All mood entries, journal entries, tags, notes, and insights generated by the app are stored exclusively on your device using SQLite.

2. Data Storage

  • All data is stored locally on your device.
  • No data is ever uploaded to a server, cloud service, or third-party provider.
  • No analytics, crash reporting, or tracking libraries are included in the application.
  • No third-party ad SDKs are integrated into the app.

3. Biometric Authentication

If you enable Face ID or Touch ID in the app settings, the app uses Apple's built-in Local Authentication framework. No biometric data is stored or accessible by the application. Authentication is handled entirely by iOS.

4. AI Insights (Optional)

If you choose to configure an AI insight provider (DeepSeek or OpenAI) in settings:

  • Your weekly mood data (scores, tags, dates) is sent to the chosen API using your own API key.
  • The generated insight text is returned and stored locally on your device.
  • No data is stored by us — the API call is a direct request between your device and the AI provider.
  • This feature is entirely optional. Vela works fully without any AI integration.

5. Push Notifications

If you opt in to daily reminders, the app schedules them locally on your device using Apple's local notification system. No remote notifications are used. No device identifiers are shared with any third party.

6. Data Export

You can export all your data to a JSON file at any time from Settings. The file is generated on your device and shared via the iOS system share sheet. We have no access to the exported data.

7. Children's Privacy

Vela does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since the app does not collect any data at all, this is not applicable, but we encourage parents to review this policy when allowing children to use the app.

8. Third-Party Services

The following third-party SDKs or services may be involved, but none receive your personal data:

  • Apple Local Authentication — system-level biometric auth
  • Apple Notification Center — local push notifications
  • Apple iCloud — not used
  • SQLite (expo-sqlite) — local database engine

9. Changes to This Policy

If we update this Privacy Policy, we will post the changes on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at jingyecn@gmail.com.

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Made with care · Vela v1.0 · © 2026

Support

Frequently asked questions and ways to reach us

FAQ

Is my data safe?

All your data is stored locally on your device using SQLite. Nothing is sent to any server. No cloud sync, no analytics, no tracking.

Can I use Vela without an internet connection?

Yes. Vela works entirely offline. The only feature that requires internet is the optional AI insight engine (if you configure an API key in Settings).

Can I export my data?

Yes. Go to Settings > Export Data to generate a JSON file of all your entries and share it via the iOS share sheet.

How does Face ID / Touch ID work?

Vela uses Apple's built-in Local Authentication framework. The app never accesses or stores your biometric data directly. Authentication is handled entirely by iOS.

Is Vela free?

Yes. Vela is free to download with no ads and no in-app purchases required for core functionality.

What devices does Vela support?

Vela supports iPhone and iPad running iOS 16.0 or later.

Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you — bug reports, feature suggestions, or just a kind word.

Email

jingyecn@gmail.com
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Made with care · Vela v1.0 · © 2026