Comparison

Virgin Active SA vs Annasree

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Virgin Active SA

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
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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 up to 8 days in advance • Scan the app to enter the club with your digital access card • 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.

About

Annasree

Features
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Canteen Management System is a comprehensive solution designed to streamline cafeteria operations. Our app enhances efficiency by simplifying order placement and payment processing, ensuring a smooth experience for users. With features like menu management, real-time inventory tracking, and insightful reporting, it helps canteens serve customers better while minimising food waste. Enjoy improved satisfaction and effortless management at your fingertips! Download now to transform your canteen experience.

Screenshots

Virgin Active SA4 screens
Annasree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Virgin Active SA at every 3 weeks against Annasree's every 7 months. Annasree's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virgin Active SA ships an update every 3 weeks, Annasree every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Virgin Active SA versus Annasree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirgin Active SAAnnasree
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (745 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews5.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings745 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size352 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVirgin Active South AfricaAmit Pawar

Bugs and requests

Virgin Active SA

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • 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
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  • Inconsistent reward tracking between users
  • Internet connection errors despite valid connection
  • Session timeout and forced re-login
  • Account creation errors during registration
  • Class cancellation not reflected in app
  • Timetables fail to load
  • App crashes on password reset screen
  • Add-to-calendar button non-functional on iPhone
  • Rewards goals resetting incorrectly
  • Club entry button disappeared after update

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Instructor rating/comments functionality
  • Class calendar add-to-calendar functionality
  • Cross-club timetable access for weekend bookings

Annasree

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Virgin Active SA

No in-app purchases

None

Annasree

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virgin Active SA free?
Virgin Active SA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Annasree free?
Annasree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Virgin Active SA or Annasree have ads?
Neither Virgin Active SA nor Annasree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virgin Active SA or Annasree?
Virgin Active SA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Annasree every 7 months. Most recently, Virgin Active SA was updated on October 6, 2026 and Annasree on September 30, 2026.

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