Virgin Active UK vs Restore at Fora
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.
Restore at Fora
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Download the Restore app to browse and book wellness classes, exclusively for Fora members. At Fora, we’re empowering you to bring wellness into your daily work routine, so whether you’re looking for morning breathwork sessions, lunchtime HIIT class or after-work yoga, you’ll find these and so much more to book on the Restore app. On the app, you’ll also be able to explore all locations of Restore gyms and studios and see what’s on near you, book inductions and personal training sessions, find contact information, discover our virtual workout classes and book wellness sessions via our partners. The Restore app is designed exclusively for use by members of Fora, a leading workspace provider.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Virgin Active UK at none against Restore at Fora's shown. Restore at Fora's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virgin Active UK | Restore at Fora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (683 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 683 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 361 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Virgin Active UK | Fora Space Limited |
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
Restore at Fora
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Virgin Active UK
No in-app purchases
Restore at Fora
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Virgin Active UK free?
Is Restore at Fora free?
Do Virgin Active UK or Restore at Fora have ads?
Which is updated more often, Virgin Active UK or Restore at Fora?
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