# Virgin Active UK vs Third Space

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virgin Active UK | Third Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (682 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgin-active-uk/id1005816652/reviews) | [4.8 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/third-space/id1440461613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **682** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 350 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Virgin Active UK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1005816651) | [Third Space](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706076679) |

## What reviewers say

### Virgin Active UK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgin-active-uk/id1005816652)

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.

**Highlights:** Real rewards for wellness goals, Book club classes, On-demand fitness classes, Personalized wellness support

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent facilities
- 👍 Friendly and attentive staff
- 👍 Great atmosphere and clean gym
- 👍 Effective and entertaining services
- 👍 Relaxing environment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App login and password issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent app updates
- 🐛 Buggy rewards system
- 🐛 Cluttered and confusing app design

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Third Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/third-space/id1440461613)

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.

**Highlights:** Workout video library, Class booking and management, Live class timetable, Calendar synchronization, Membership account management

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 👍 Sleek and intuitive design
- 🚀 Convenient booking process
- 👍 Helpful attendance tracker
- 🚀 Brilliantly designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos not loading
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🤔 Lack of key features like waitlist visibility
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 🤔 Unintuitive UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virgin Active UK free?

Virgin Active UK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Third Space free?

Third Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Virgin Active UK or Third Space?

Virgin Active UK and Third Space are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 682 and 109 ratings respectively.

### Do Virgin Active UK or Third Space have ads?

Neither Virgin Active UK nor Third Space shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virgin Active UK or Third Space?

Virgin Active UK ships an update monthly, and Third Space every 2 weeks. Most recently, Virgin Active UK was updated on October 12, 2026 and Third Space on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*