# Virgin Active UK vs ARC Community

The clearest difference is ads: Virgin Active UK at none against ARC Community's shown. Virgin Active UK also leads on ratings volume (682 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). ARC Community's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ARC Community 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virgin Active UK ships an update monthly, ARC Community every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virgin Active UK | ARC Community |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (682 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgin-active-uk/id1005816652/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-community/id6738669228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **682** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 350 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virgin Active UK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1005816651) | [WRP Wellness CW Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781790258) |

## 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


### ARC Community

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-community/id6738669228)

Easily browse and purchase class packs or memberships. View the schedule and filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. Manage your reservations and stay organized with your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Purchase class packs and memberships, Browse class schedules, Filter classes by type, Manage class reservations, Track upcoming classes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**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 ARC Community free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virgin Active UK or ARC Community?

ARC Community is rated higher. Virgin Active UK averages 4.8 out of 5 from 682 ratings, while ARC Community averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Virgin Active UK or ARC Community have ads?

ARC Community shows ads; Virgin Active UK does not.

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

Virgin Active UK ships an update monthly, and ARC Community every 3 weeks. Most recently, Virgin Active UK was updated on September 26, 2026 and ARC Community on September 15, 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.*