Comparison

BwD Leisure vs The Reform Method

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

Head to head
About

BwD Leisure

Access real-time information for Blackburn with Darwen's leisure centers. Book fitness classes, view timetables, access on-demand workouts, and receive important news and offers via push notifications. Includes gym equipment advice and HealthKit integration.

Highlights
  • Real-time class booking and management
  • Fitness class timetables and descriptions
  • On-demand and live online classes
  • News and event push notifications
  • Gym equipment advice videos
  • HealthKit data integration
Features
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With the BwD Leisure app you always have access to centre information in your pocket at any time. Book your favourite fitness classes, get up-to-date information, news, fitness class timetables, offers, events and receive push notifications for important news. The app covers Blackburn Sports & Leisure Centre, Darwen Leisure Centre and Witton Park Arena. MAKE A BOOKING Get real-time access to your centre’s timetable for classes, including times and class description. Check availability, make a booking, amend a booking and cancel a booking – all on the move! LIVE CLASSES AND ON DEMAND Access our On Demand class library as well as live online classes. NEWS AND PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Instantly get notified of centre news and events direct to your phone. With our app, you’ll immediately know when there are new events or classes, ensuring that you’ll never miss a thing. GYM KIT Check out of videos for advice on how to get the best from out gym equipment. CONTACT US Easily contact us with any enquiries. SHARE THROUGH FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, X AND EMAIL Share fitness classes, news, centre information and offers with your friends and family at the touch of a button. APPLE HEALTHKIT We also use HealthKit to allow users to share their activity and workout data with the app. This data is used to incentivise users to stay active.

About

The Reform Method

Features
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Welcome to Reform Health and Fitness! The Reform method creates transformative habits that inspire long lasting and sustainable changes to physical, mental and emotional health, enabling you to lead fulfilling and vibrant lives. The REFORM Method digital experience is like having your own wellbeing coach in your pocket.

Screenshots

BwD Leisure4 screens
The Reform Method4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BwD Leisure at every 2 months against The Reform Method's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BwD Leisure ships an update every 2 months, The Reform Method every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
BwD Leisure versus The Reform Method: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBwD LeisureThe Reform Method
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 months β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size112 MB122 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBlackburn with Darwen Borough CouncilSutra Fitness, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BwD Leisure

No in-app purchases

None

The Reform Method

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BwD Leisure free?
BwD Leisure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Reform Method free?
The Reform Method is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BwD Leisure or The Reform Method have ads?
Neither BwD Leisure nor The Reform Method shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BwD Leisure or The Reform Method?
BwD Leisure ships an update every 2 months, and The Reform Method every 4 months. Most recently, BwD Leisure was updated on October 19, 2026 and The Reform Method on September 26, 2026.

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