Vela vs Clue
Vela stores your cycle data on your iPhone and needs no account. Clue requires an account and stores your data on its servers in the EU.
| Vela | Clue | |
|---|---|---|
| Where your logs live | Your iPhone | Clue's servers (AWS, in the EU) |
| Account | Not required | Required |
| End-to-end encrypted sync | Yes. We cannot read it. | No |
| Regulatory or research findings | None | None found. Clue states it never sells health data. |
Choose Vela if
- You want your logs to stay on your phone
- You do not want to create an account
- You would rather pay once than subscribe
Choose Clue if
- You need Android today. Vela for Android is coming soon.
- You want a company based in the EU that keeps your data there
Sources: Clue Privacy Policy , Clue: Why do I need an account? . Checked October 2026.