# Virgin Active SA vs The Movement Lab On

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virgin Active SA at none against The Movement Lab On's 2. Virgin Active SA also leads on ratings volume (745 vs 2). The Movement Lab On's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Movement Lab On sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Virgin Active SA asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Movement Lab On holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virgin Active SA has 745 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virgin Active SA ships an update every 3 weeks, The Movement Lab On monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virgin Active SA | The Movement Lab On |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (745 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgin-active-sa/id1022763576/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-movement-lab-on-demand/id6475006159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **745** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 5.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 352 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Virgin Active South Africa](https://appshunter.io/developer/978000637) | [Global Fitness Holdings Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490993741) |

## What reviewers say

### Virgin Active SA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgin-active-sa/id1022763576)

This app rewards you for achieving personal wellness goals with exclusive partner offers. Access on-demand classes, book club sessions up to 8 days ahead, and use your digital card for club entry. It's designed to support your progress with guidance and tangible benefits.

**Highlights:** Real rewards from partners, Book club classes up to 8 days in advance, Digital access card for club entry, On-demand classes for anytime training, Personalized wellness guidance

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and convenient layout
- 💡 Digital membership card functionality
- 🎯 Well-thought-out design approach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login failures and authentication errors
- ⚠️ Rewards system doesn't work reliably
- 🐢 Extremely slow app performance
- ❌ Gym session tracking not registering
- 🔄 Inconsistent functionality across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login error messages with no resolution
- Password reset emails delayed or not received
- App freezes during booking attempts
- Gym attendance not logged for rewards
- Rewards expiring before being credited

**Requested features**

- Apple Wallet integration for digital card
- Apple Watch device support
- Graphical display of visit statistics per month
- Bike assignment visibility for spinning bookings
- Club entry button on home page


### The Movement Lab On

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-movement-lab-on-demand/id6475006159)

Access a library of Pilates and Barre classes from industry-leading instructors. This subscription service provides weekly full-length studio classes and shorter elective content for all levels, ideal for personal practice or instructor inspiration.

**Highlights:** Weekly full-length studio classes, Shorter elective content, Classes for all levels, Instructor sequencing inspiration, Merithew student observation hours, Master instructor classes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $249.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virgin Active SA free?

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

### Is The Movement Lab On free?

The Movement Lab On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Virgin Active SA or The Movement Lab On?

The Movement Lab On is rated higher. Virgin Active SA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 745 ratings, while The Movement Lab On averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Virgin Active SA or The Movement Lab On have ads?

Neither Virgin Active SA nor The Movement Lab On shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virgin Active SA or The Movement Lab On?

Virgin Active SA ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Movement Lab On monthly. Most recently, Virgin Active SA was updated on October 19, 2026 and The Movement Lab On on October 14, 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.*