# Virtual Active — user reviews > 150 indexed App Store user reviews of Virtual Active by Active Theory Inc, rated 4.20/5 from 154 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-active/id464492754/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-active/id464492754.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 105 · 4★ 20 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 18 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (13 of 150) ### 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. ### 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. ### 4/5 — Good workout app *2019-10-16* I enjoyed the free one . I decided to buy one of the packs 6 workouts videos for$7.99 is a good price. I have them on my iPad and have not had a problem. I would like to hear the sites also. I found a another web site that has the sounds that go along with it. They are more expensive($9.99) for a 60 min workout,but a better video experience with the sounds of the countryside especially passing car and people chatting. Overall a good app. Keep it up. I would like to see other European sites like traveling through Paris or Rome. Keep it as a continuous run without breaks. Some of England too. Update It does not go faster when on moves faster. Which is why I gave only 4 stars ### 2/5 — 7.99 plus tax *2019-01-05, version 2.8.3* For this price it should not hang up so often. Bad on me for choosing to pay that much but for this price you should be able to trade it in for another scene. Nice idea but I won't pay this price for another one. ### 5/5 — No new updates in years? *2018-09-11* I just discovered this wonderful app and it has transformed my treadmill workouts. Unfortunately it appears that the app has been abandoned by its developer. No new updates and no new content in a couple of years. I’m now looking for a similar app that is being actively supported and updated by its developer. ### 5/5 — Outstanding Video and design! *2018-06-16* Phenomenal app of outstanding video and the interface design is exactly on point. Simple, clean, and fast to use. Please update with more locations and I will gladly keeping purchasing them. Big thanks and keep up the great work for us that just want to download ala carte! ### 5/5 — Delight with this app. *2018-05-14* I've tried other apps, but this is certainly the best one so far. I am delighted that you can control how much money you want to spend, by selecting where you want to go. The visuals are excellent, the timing is absolutely spot on, and I am enjoying a upping my exercise. ### 3/5 — Good program *2018-05-13, version 2.8.3* I don’t buy many programs but decided to purchase an in app bike tour of panama. Works well but I was disappointed there was no sound and after reading the reviews I am disappointed that people previously paid £5.99 for the extra content and I paid £7.99, I will probably not buy more content. Apart from that the technology works well unfortunately it does not look like much work is being done with it apart from os update software maintenance. ### 5/5 — Very Happy! *2018-03-19* I’ve been looking for app like this since I left my gym. I’m much happier now with my workouts at home. Just purchased a new machine the Skillmill by Technogym and the app completely perfect for my runs. The videos are clear and scenery is beautiful, and feel like I’m there in the moment. It’s worth the $7.99. My only request is if they could add a running video of San Francisco. Other then that I’m really very happy. ### 5/5 — virtual active biking *2018-03-05* Good app and nice vids. However, for spin biking, they are too short. I get tired of the repeats in order to get in a spin over 30 minutes. Also, it would be nice to have more variety like the hike and walk vids. ### 5/5 — More locations please. *2018-01-02* Love the hikes and runs. Steady camera. Waiting for more locations. Wish that the camera would slow down and look around more often at interesting beautiful views. Can you make it be like flying too? ### 5/5 — Glad they have added more videos *2017-10-30* Happy to see more videos have been added to the ones I previously bought before I tried BitGym, which does not work for me anymore. Sad to see that one of my favorite courses the Sea to Sky isn’t on here, but my most used course Trinity Mountains is! I never had a problem losing my downloads in this app so am happy to purchase the videos to keep. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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 ### 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 ### 1/5 — CRASHES *2020-01-14, version 2.8.3* AVOID!! ### 1/5 — $$ *2018-08-06, version 2.8.3* It would be nice if I could try a bike sample before I commit to $8 for EACH trail. ### 1/5 — Videos to much $ *2017-08-10, version 2.8* Title says it all ### 1/5 — Not free *2017-06-23, version 2.8* I was disappointed that there is only 1 virtual trail to try, and it is for a runner, i was hoping to try b4 buy for hiking/walking. Deleted app. ### 1/5 — Won't work *2017-06-19, version 2.8* Tried reinstalling etc. won't run ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 5/5 — Timeless *2020-04-01, version 2.8.3* An amazing way to exercise and enjoy the views both scenic and historical , to keep engaged whilst doing a workout. Brilliant fun . ### 5/5 — Maggiea8 *2019-09-11, version 2.8.3* Great app. No major glitches, easy to use. Passes the workout time much more pleasantly. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2019-07-02, version 2.8.3* Awesome scenery!! ### 5/5 — THE Best!!! *2019-06-20* I absolutely love this app. I use it with my exercise bike and treadmill. I love the different places I can “visit” and the small captions (if you choose to turn them on) that are added to tell you what you are looking at! Keep up the good work! ### 5/5 — Love this app *2019-05-20* Walking on a treadmill this is a great app. Detects your speed. Videos are nice and great quality. I wish they were longer than 55minutes but I just restart the timer for longer times. Had iFit on my treadmill but it was way to expensive and this app works just great. ### 5/5 — Beautiful app *2018-11-29, version 2.8.3* I love this app! I used it everyday to run on my treadmill. I love all the different sceneries you can choose from. It just make exciting to run because it’s not boring! I get good exercises from using this app. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2018-10-08, version 2.8.3* Love this app. Very inspiring ### 5/5 — Still using it *2018-09-14, version 2.8.3* I’ve had this app for quite some time I mean literally a few years and I have a short attention span and it helps me stay focused with and complete my cardio workouts --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*