# Virtual Active

> Immersive outdoor adventure videos for indoor cardio workouts, adapting to user pace. (iPhone/iPad app by Active Theory Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-active/id464492754 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Active Theory Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/464492757)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 154 App Store ratings · 150 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 270 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-active/id464492754/reviews.md

## What is Virtual Active?

Virtual Active turns your cardio workout into an outdoor adventure!  Exercise through 16 extraordinary locations ranging from the Swiss Alps to the Venice canals, ensuring that your workout will never be boring.

The Virtual Active app can tell how hard you're exercising and adjust the video playback speed to synchronize with you.

Shot in beautiful locations around the world, Virtual Active transports you to iconic trails and landscapes, turning indoor exercise into an adventure. 

• Footage for runners, cyclists, and hikers available.

• Learn about where you're running with info popups.

• No extra hardware required! Simply place your iPad, iPhone, or iPod on a cardio machine and start exercising. This app utilizes unique BitGym technology to respond to how fast you are working out. 

• Choose from sixteen locations including Northern Italy, downtown Chicago, the American Northwest, and many more. 

• Most exercise bikes, elliptical machines and treadmills supported.

• Control your iPod music directly - no need to switch applications.

## Key features

- 16 extraordinary global locations
- Video playback adjusts to workout speed
- Footage for runners, cyclists, hikers
- Informative popups about locations
- No extra hardware required
- Control iPod music directly

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Northern Italy | $7.99 | one-time |
| American Southwest | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chicago | $7.99 | one-time |
| Los Angeles | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pacific Northwest | $7.99 | one-time |
| Wild California | $7.99 | one-time |
| American Northeast | $7.99 | one-time |
| California Coast Ride | $7.99 | one-time |
| Northern Italy Hike | $7.99 | one-time |
| Maui | $7.99 | one-time |
| Swiss Alps | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Virtual Active?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Beautiful scenery
- 🚀 Smooth motion detection
- 💡 Helps make workouts less boring
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 👍 Excellent video quality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on iPad
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Repetitive/short video sequences
- 🕰️ Transitions between scenes too frequent

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Video downloads fail frequently
- Speed detection not accurate

**Most requested features**

- Add more locations and routes
- Longer continuous video sequences
- Add audio/sound effects
- Ability to output to TV/larger screen
- Add workout tracking features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 150)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-active/id464492754/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not working

*2024-01-11, version 2.8.8*

Since the new update, the app does not work anymore. Please help.

### 1/5 — Crashes constantly on M1 iPad and works fine on iPhone

*2022-01-12, version 2.8.7*

I don’t understand why the app continuously crashes on the iPad, an M1 Pro model. I have the latest version, I tried seething and reinstalling and redownloading, nothing works.

Please give me my money back.

### 1/5 — Not free

*2021-02-06, version 2.8.7*

$8 for a 35 min workout? Nope

### 2/5 — App is free. Tours are $10.99 each

*2021-01-27, version 2.8.7*

It isn’t free. Maybe it’s fair, but it could be more up front about it.

### 4/5 — Stops too often

*2020-06-19, version 2.8.7*

A longer time without overlook stops would be better, at least for 30 minutes.

### 5/5 — Great videos + fast fixes

*2020-06-17, version 2.8.7*

This app has been a favourite for a long time. The videos are clear and the scenery captured beautifully. Helps me through those tough treadmill runs. Recently I had some technical trouble and sent off a fix request. Often developers don’t bother replying, but within 24 hours they replied and fixed the issue through an update. Highly recommend this app!

### 5/5 — Can’t use on iPad with the latest update

*2020-06-17*

When I select my run location it comes up in a small screen not full screen like it used to the small screen is so small on an iPad that it’s not even worth watching and I don’t see any way to make it fullscreen please fix this ASAP or give me a refund on all the money I’ve spent on your locations.
Finally version 2.8.7 fixed the issue.  That was too many versions.  I recommend no bonuses for the coders.

### 2/5 — good, but update killed fullscreen on iPad Pro

*2020-06-12, version 2.8.4*

I used to love this program but since the update I can't get the videos I paid for to run in full screen any more. This is a dealbreaker for my usage. Also, it would be nice if the videos had options for higher resolution downloads for larger screens.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2020-06-11, version 2.8.4*

Despite update the app crashes whenever I try to open one of my PURCHASED cycle tours (£7.99 each) Unusable now. Can I have a refund for my purchases?

### 1/5 — Keeps Failing

*2020-05-15, version 2.8.3*

App wont open

## Frequently asked questions about Virtual Active

### What does Virtual Active do?

Virtual Active transforms your indoor cardio sessions into exciting outdoor adventures. It offers immersive video footage of 16 diverse global locations, such as the Swiss Alps and Venice canals, to make workouts more engaging. The app's technology adjusts video playback speed to match your exercise intensity.

### What kind of workouts does Virtual Active support?

The app provides footage specifically designed for runners, cyclists, and hikers. It is compatible with most exercise bikes, elliptical machines, and treadmills, allowing you to place your device on the equipment and begin your virtual journey.

### Does Virtual Active require any special hardware?

No, Virtual Active does not require any extra hardware. You can simply place your iPad, iPhone, or iPod on your cardio machine. The app utilizes unique BitGym technology to synchronize the video playback with your workout pace.

### How does the app adjust to my workout intensity?

The app uses BitGym technology to detect how hard you are exercising. Based on your effort, it automatically adjusts the video playback speed to synchronize with your movements, ensuring a dynamic and responsive workout experience.

### Can I control my music while using Virtual Active?

Yes, you can control your iPod music directly within the Virtual Active app. This means you don't need to switch applications to manage your music playback, allowing for a seamless and uninterrupted workout experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.0 — 2024-08-30

The in-app support URL has been updated.

### 2.8.9 — 2024-01-18

This update contains crash fixes for new versions of iOS and iPadOS

### 2.8.8 — 2024-01-05

This update contains important fixes for new versions of iOS and iPadOS

### 2.8.7 — 2020-06-16

2.8.7: Fixes an *additional* full screen video playback for iPad devices. If your app is still not showing the video in full screen please upgrade to this one. 2.8.5: Fixes full screen video playback for iPad devices. 2.8.4: Fixes a crash issue some users ran into with iOS 13 devices and with Family Sharing purchases. Fixes rendering with Dark mode enabled devices.

### 2.8.5 — 2020-06-12

Fixes full screen video playback for iPad devices. Fixes a crash issue some users ran into with iOS 13 devices and with Family Sharing purchases. Fixes rendering with Dark mode enabled devices.

## More apps by Active Theory Inc

- [Bit Breaker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-breaker/id519322513)
- [BitGym: Treadmill Cycling Erg](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitgym-treadmill-cycling-erg/id651190653)

All apps by Active Theory Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/464492757

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