Virgin Active UK vs Pineapple Dance Studios
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.
Pineapple Dance Studios
Book dance and fitness classes from a renowned studio with over 40 styles offered weekly. Access in-studio and live-streamed sessions for all skill levels, from beginners to professionals. Stay updated on studio news and promotions.
- Book dance classes
- 400+ weekly open classes
- 40+ dance styles
- In-studio and live-streamed options
- Classes for all ages and levels
- Promotions and studio news
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Download Pineapple Dance Studios app today & book your dance classes from the world-famous Pineapple Dance Studios’ ultimate dance and fitness timetable. Offering an incredible 400 weekly open classes & workshops in over 40 styles: in-studio and some streamed live online from the studios. Styles include Street Dance, Hip Hop, Commercial, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Fitness, "Strictly" Ballroom & Latin and Musical Theatre, we also have Kids' weekly dance classes and special workshops every half term and holidays. Pineapple welcomes everyone from absolute beginners to advanced professionals of all ages to learn from some of the best dance and fitness teachers in the world. Book your classes, receive Pineapple fashion promotions for our online and on-site store, follow our social pages for the latest Pineapple news! In 1979, Debbie Moore opened Pineapple Dance Studios in Covent Garden breaking down the elitist barriers and making dance accessible for everyone of all ages, and all levels, for people from all over the world, as well as becoming the go-to for the dance community for auditions and rehearsals. Pineapple is truly iconic. Now once again Debbie is bringing the whole dance community together with the Pineapple Dance Studios app, making it simple to book classes, workshops, Q&A’s as well as showcasing dance celebrity special guests and other surprises. No matter your dance experience or level, we have something for everyone. So download Pineapple Dance Studios app and easily enjoy the best of the dance world!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Virgin Active UK at free against Pineapple Dance Studios's ad-supported. Pineapple Dance Studios's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 44%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Virgin Active UK ships an update monthly, Pineapple Dance Studios every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virgin Active UK | Pineapple Dance Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (682 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 682 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 350 MB | 196 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Virgin Active UK | Debbie Moore Studios Ltd |
Customer experience
Virgin Active UK
Pineapple Dance Studios
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
Pineapple Dance Studios
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Virgin Active UK
No in-app purchases
Pineapple Dance Studios
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Virgin Active UK free?
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Do Virgin Active UK or Pineapple Dance Studios have ads?
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