JD Gyms vs Consol Tanning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JD Gyms
Access your gym, view class schedules, and refer friends with this member-exclusive application. It provides a QR code for contactless entry and connects you with customer service.
- QR code for contactless gym entry
- View 7-day class timetable
- Refer friends easily
- Access JD Gyms PLUS+
- Connect with customer services
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Member of JD Gyms? This app is for you! Download our free member app now and use it to gain access to the gym, view class timetables, refer your friends and more! Features: * Generates a QR code for quick and easy contactless entry to the gym * View class timetable for the next 7 days * Allows you to easily refer friends * Access JD Gyms PLUS+ * Connects you with JD Customer Services Not a member yet? Head over to our website to find your nearest JD Gyms location
Consol Tanning
Streamline your tanning experience with a mobile app that offers fast sign-ups, exclusive offers, and easy studio access. Manage your account, find locations, and purchase credits directly from your smartphone.
- Fast sign-up process
- Exclusive app offers
- Easy studio login with QR code
- Purchase tanning credits
- Find nearest studio locations
- View studio opening times and sunbeds
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Your Consol tanning experience just got better thanks to the new Consol app. You are one step away from accessing the fastest sign up process, the most exclusive offers and outstanding tanning results. With our App you can: Sign up New to Consol? You can now complete the whole sign up process through the app. Enter your details, create a quick selfie video so we can check it’s you and upload a photo of your ID to become a Consol member with access to tan right away. Easy studio login Login to your studio kiosk quickly and easily with our intelligent new QR code technology. Simply aim the QR code located in the app, at the kiosk camera, to access your account and select your session and products whilst in the studio. Offers Access our very best app exclusive offers and purchase them directly from your smartphone. All credits/minutes purchased will be added to your account and ready to use right away. Simplify the checkout process by securely storing your details for future use and instantly check your current Consol credits/minutes. Promotions Learn about the latest news and promotions offered by Consol directly through the app, for your convenience. Studio locations Find your nearest Consol studio simply by allowing the app to access your current location. It'll find the studio closest to you and its opening times, busiest hours and sunbeds available in the studio. Your info Easily update your contact information, payment details and marketing preferences straight from the app with direct links to our Helpline and contact centres for your convenience. https://www.consol.eu/news-stories/the-consol-app-coming-soon/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Consol Tanning at 65% against JD Gyms's 5%. Consol Tanning also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). JD Gyms's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JD Gyms ships an update every 6 weeks, Consol Tanning every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JD Gyms | Consol Tanning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | 64.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fit Cloud Technology Limited | Consol LTD |
Customer experience
JD Gyms
Consol Tanning
User reviews
JD Gyms
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- ✅ Provides gym access via QR code
- 📅 Shows class timetables
- 🏢 Clean and modern gym facilities
- 💪 Good equipment variety
Room to improve
- 🐛 QR code generation fails frequently
- 📱 Extremely basic functionality
- 🚫 No activity tracking or visit history
- 🚫 No gym occupancy information
- 🚫 Cannot book classes in advance
Consol Tanning
From 1 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use (when it works)
- ✨ Good deals and offers
- ✅ Quick login (when successful)
- 🌟 Informative balance display
- 💖 Friendly staff (mentioned in some reviews)
Room to improve
- ❌ Terrible sign-up process
- ❌ Frequent login issues
- ❌ App crashes/freezes
- ❌ Verification failures
- ❌ Cannot buy credit
Bugs and requests
JD Gyms
Reported bugs
18 issues- QR code fails to generate or display
- App does not recognize login credentials despite correct password
- Password reset emails not being sent
- App crashes on startup or during use
- Login functionality works on web but not in app
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- App logs out users without warning
- Cannot re-enter gym after exiting
- App freezes on certain screens
- Notification settings reset despite being disabled
- App incompatible with older iOS versions
- WiFi dependency causes access failures
- QR code positioning issues (appears on side of screen)
- Delayed QR code refresh when exiting
- Membership freeze functionality not working
- Charged after cancellation despite confirmation
- Account lockout preventing gym access
- Inconsistent QR code scanning at gates
- App becomes non-functional after new updates
Requested features
23 requests- Real-time gym occupancy counter
- Activity feed with visit history and duration tracking
- Workout tracking and progress monitoring
- Personalized workout plans and exercises
- Class booking system
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- Apple Watch app compatibility
- Smartwatch integration for entry without phone
- Fitness tracking and calorie monitoring
- Peak time predictions and busy schedules
- PT booking and virtual trainer features
- Video tutorials on proper exercise form
- Custom training plan creation
- Fitness goal setting and suggestions
- Multi-gym location support
- Apple Wallet integration
- PIN code backup entry method
- Account management features (freeze, cancel)
- Notifications and gym alerts
- Membership management within app
- Referral program integration
- Rewards and points system
- Gym facility information and parking details
- Community features and member interaction
Consol Tanning
Reported bugs
15 issues- Sign-up process repeatedly fails
- App crashes during sign-up/verification
- Camera flips during video recording
- App freezes during verification
- OTP not received
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- Cannot log in
- App does not open after update
- Lost loyalty points after update
- Cannot add credit
- ID scanning camera does not focus
- Video recording too dark
- Email verification link not working
- App gets stuck on ID section
- Camera not initializing from video screen
- Login recognition issues
Requested features
5 requests- Allow verification by staff
- Improve camera focus for ID scanning
- Allow direct credit top-up without offers
- Show store busyness before visiting
- Add a history tab for usage tracking
In-app purchases
JD Gyms
No in-app purchases
Consol Tanning
No in-app purchases
