Third Space vs Better UK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Third Space
Access a vast library of workout videos and programs led by elite trainers. Book and manage classes, view live timetables, and sync with your calendar. Stay motivated and in control of your fitness journey.
- Workout video library
- Class booking and management
- Live class timetable
- Calendar synchronization
- Membership account management
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Your workout can be the difference between a good day and a bad one. Make it count. At Third Space, we believe in inspiring you to be your personal best—whether you’re in the club, at home, or on the move. Our app is designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle, giving you access to world-class trainers and the tools you need to stay motivated. Features: - Workout Library: Access an expansive library of workout videos and programmes, led by our elite trainers. Whether you’re looking to break a sweat with a WOD or unwind with a calming yoga flow, find your workout here. - Book & Manage Classes: See the class timetable, filter by club, type, or instructor, and book your spot with a few easy taps. - Live Timetable: Real-time class availability so you can see where there’s space and book your place instantly. - Set Your Favourites: Set your favourite classes for quick access and build your personalised timetable. - Be Inspired: Unsure where to start? Browse class descriptions to discover the right workout for your goals. - Sync With Calendar: Effortlessly sync with your calendar with live class and session updates. - Notifications: Never miss a session with booking reminders to keep you on track. - Your Account: Stay in control—link directly to your Third Space account to manage your membership, guest passes, and available credits.
Better UK
Discover and book fitness classes, swimming, and gym sessions at local facilities. Access on-demand workouts, AI-powered habit coaching, and 24/7 health support for a holistic wellbeing experience.
- Book and manage fitness, swimming, and activity sessions
- On-demand workouts and healthy habits coaching
- 24/7 GP and health support
- Find and save local facilities
- Check opening times and book courts
- Access member offers and discounts
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Show up and feel better with the Better UK app. Find and book fitness classes, swimming and gym sessions near you and access Live Better: your digital suite of health and wellbeing services that you can access anytime, anywhere, all included in your membership. With Live Better, you can support your body and mind wherever life takes you. Work out at home or stay active on the go with on-demand fitness classes and build healthier habits one day at a time with your AI powered healthy habits coach. Whether you're moving more, trying something new or making time for yourself, Better UK puts your health in your hands. Download the app today. With the Better UK app, you can: - Book and manage your fitness classes, swimming and activity sessions - Access Live Better: on-demand workouts from Les Mills and Wexer, healthy habits coaching powered by Holly Health and access 24/7 GP and health support with Abi Health - Find your nearest facilities or swimming pools and save them to your favourites - Check facility and activity opening times - Book squash and badminton courts - Explore exclusive member offers and discounts with Live Better - Buy tickets for fun activities - Contact us - Access your facility using Self check-in Find more ways to move, play and learn. Download the app and book it with Better. For more information, visit better.org.uk Better is a registered trademark and trading name of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise. 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Third Space at 70% against Better UK's 3%. Third Space also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Third Space holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Third Space has 109 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Third Space's written reviews are positive against 3% of Better UK's.
Third Space ships an update every 3 weeks, Better UK every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Third Space | Better UK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (109 ratings) — better | 1.6 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews — better | 3.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 109 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Third Space | Greenwich Leisure Limited |
Customer experience
Third Space
Better UK
User reviews
Third Space
From 109 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 👍 Sleek and intuitive design
- 🚀 Convenient booking process
- 👍 Helpful attendance tracker
- 🚀 Brilliantly designed
Room to improve
- 🐛 Videos not loading
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🤔 Lack of key features like waitlist visibility
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 🤔 Unintuitive UI changes
Better UK
From 21 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constantly crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔑 Logging in issues
- 🤯 Confusing user experience
- 💳 Payment problems
Bugs and requests
Third Space
Reported bugs
4 issues- Videos not loading
- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Inability to see waitlist position
- App resets filters and navigation when exiting class details
Requested features
5 requests- Bring back class booking countdown timer
- Allow saving of favorite clubs and class types
- Integrate with calendar apps
- Provide more detailed class and waitlist information
- Improve filtering and navigation options
Better UK
Reported bugs
5 issues- Bookings not syncing
- App not recognizing memberships
- Frequent service errors
- Unreliable QR code scanning
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to book for multiple users
- Saved payment details
- Integration with Apple Pay/Wallet
- Better notification system
- Improved account management
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- Streamlined booking process
In-app purchases
Third Space
No in-app purchases
Better UK
No in-app purchases
