Virgin Active UK vs Third Space
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virgin Active UK
This app rewards users for achieving personal wellness goals with exclusive partner benefits. Access on-demand classes and book club sessions to support your fitness journey anytime, anywhere.
- Real rewards for wellness goals
- Book club classes
- On-demand fitness classes
- Personalized wellness support
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Welcome to Virgin Active’s new wellness app that gives you real rewards for hitting your personal wellness goals. - Real rewards: Instant fist-bumps from iconic partners - Real endorphins: Book all your fave club classes - Real support: Train anywhere, anytime, with on-demand classes Designed to support real progress with real rewards and guidance, this isn’t an app… It’s your personal, free smoothie-giving, endorphin unleashing, goal crushing, wellness weapon.
Third Space
Access a vast library of workout videos and programs led by elite trainers. Book and manage classes, view live timetables, and sync with your calendar. Stay motivated and in control of your fitness journey.
- Workout video library
- Class booking and management
- Live class timetable
- Calendar synchronization
- Membership account management
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Your workout can be the difference between a good day and a bad one. Make it count. At Third Space, we believe in inspiring you to be your personal best—whether you’re in the club, at home, or on the move. Our app is designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle, giving you access to world-class trainers and the tools you need to stay motivated. Features: - Workout Library: Access an expansive library of workout videos and programmes, led by our elite trainers. Whether you’re looking to break a sweat with a WOD or unwind with a calming yoga flow, find your workout here. - Book & Manage Classes: See the class timetable, filter by club, type, or instructor, and book your spot with a few easy taps. - Live Timetable: Real-time class availability so you can see where there’s space and book your place instantly. - Set Your Favourites: Set your favourite classes for quick access and build your personalised timetable. - Be Inspired: Unsure where to start? Browse class descriptions to discover the right workout for your goals. - Sync With Calendar: Effortlessly sync with your calendar with live class and session updates. - Notifications: Never miss a session with booking reminders to keep you on track. - Your Account: Stay in control—link directly to your Third Space account to manage your membership, guest passes, and available credits.
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Verdict
Virgin Active UK and Third Space both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Third Space's written reviews are positive against 44% of Virgin Active UK's. Third Space also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Virgin Active UK's advantage is ratings volume (682 vs 109). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Virgin Active UK against 4.8 for Third Space. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virgin Active UK has 682 ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Virgin Active UK's written reviews are positive against 70% of Third Space's.
Virgin Active UK ships an update monthly, Third Space every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virgin Active UK | Third Space |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (682 ratings) | 4.8 (109 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | 70.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 682 — better | 109 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 350 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Virgin Active UK | Third Space |
Customer experience
Virgin Active UK
Third Space
User reviews
Virgin Active UK
From 682 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent facilities
- 👍 Friendly and attentive staff
- 👍 Great atmosphere and clean gym
- 👍 Effective and entertaining services
- 👍 Relaxing environment
Room to improve
- 🐛 App login and password issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent app updates
- 🐛 Buggy rewards system
- 🐛 Cluttered and confusing app design
Third Space
From 109 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 👍 Sleek and intuitive design
- 🚀 Convenient booking process
- 👍 Helpful attendance tracker
- 🚀 Brilliantly designed
Room to improve
- 🐛 Videos not loading
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🤔 Lack of key features like waitlist visibility
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 🤔 Unintuitive UI changes
Bugs and requests
Virgin Active UK
Reported bugs
5 issues- App login and password issues
- Rewards system not functioning properly
- Inconsistent app updates breaking functionality
- Booked classes not syncing to calendar
- Waitlist position not visible in app
Requested features
8 requests- Add ability to view waitlist position
- Improve class booking and cancellation flow
- Provide more class and facility information in app
- Enhance rewards system functionality
- Simplify app design and navigation
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- Improve app reliability and stability
- Add ability to sync booked classes to calendar
- Provide guest pass management in app
Third Space
Reported bugs
4 issues- Videos not loading
- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Inability to see waitlist position
- App resets filters and navigation when exiting class details
Requested features
5 requests- Bring back class booking countdown timer
- Allow saving of favorite clubs and class types
- Integrate with calendar apps
- Provide more detailed class and waitlist information
- Improve filtering and navigation options
In-app purchases
Virgin Active UK
No in-app purchases
Third Space
No in-app purchases
