# MyVirginActive vs Volkano Active

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Volkano Active at 100% against MyVirginActive's 9%. Volkano Active also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and device support (3 vs 1). MyVirginActive's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Volkano Active holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of MyVirginActive's written reviews are positive against 100% of Volkano Active's.

MyVirginActive ships an update every 6 weeks, Volkano Active every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyVirginActive | Volkano Active |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myvirginactive/id1167937230/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volkano-active/id1450340602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 361 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virgin Active](https://appshunter.io/developer/411677449) | [SMD Technologies Pty LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455444362) |

## What reviewers say

### MyVirginActive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myvirginactive/id1167937230)

Book classes, train remotely, and stay updated on club news. Track your performance and progress with daily workouts. Access exclusive benefits that reward your motivation and consistency.

**Highlights:** Book classes, Remote training with Revolution, Club news updates, Class schedule viewing, Booking management, Daily workouts, Performance tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Volkano Active

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volkano-active/id1450340602)

This app syncs with your iOS Health app and a compatible smartwatch to track sports performance. It also provides notifications for calls, texts, and social media, and allows for sending/receiving messages and calls directly from the watch.

**Highlights:** iOS Health integration, Smartwatch sport performance monitoring, Incoming call notifications, Text message notifications, Social network notifications, Send/receive SMS and calls via smartwatch

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyVirginActive free?

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

### Is Volkano Active free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyVirginActive or Volkano Active?

Volkano Active is rated higher. MyVirginActive averages 3.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Volkano Active averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do MyVirginActive or Volkano Active have ads?

Neither MyVirginActive nor Volkano Active shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyVirginActive or Volkano Active?

MyVirginActive ships an update every 6 weeks, and Volkano Active every 2 months. Most recently, MyVirginActive was updated on October 24, 2026 and Volkano Active on October 25, 2026.

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