# Virgin Active UK vs Re

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Virgin Active UK at 682 against Re's 1. Virgin Active UK also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Re's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Re holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virgin Active UK has 682 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virgin Active UK ships an update monthly, Re every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virgin Active UK | Re |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (682 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgin-active-uk/id1005816652/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remind-studio/id6446108503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **682** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 350 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virgin Active UK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1005816651) | [Momence, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577856011) |

## 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


### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remind-studio/id6446108503)

Manage your wellness account, book classes, and access on-demand content. Stay connected with the studio through direct messaging and a public feed for announcements and promotions.

**Highlights:** Account management, Class booking, On-demand content, Direct messaging, Public feed for announcements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virgin Active UK free?

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

### Is Re free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virgin Active UK or Re?

Re is rated higher. Virgin Active UK averages 4.8 out of 5 from 682 ratings, while Re averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Virgin Active UK or Re have ads?

Neither Virgin Active UK nor Re shows ads.

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

Virgin Active UK ships an update monthly, and Re every 3 months. Most recently, Virgin Active UK was updated on September 23, 2026 and Re on September 20, 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.*