Comparison

Halton Fresh Start vs Volair

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

Head to head
About

Halton Fresh Start

Features
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Fresh Start’s free diet and exercise programmes for the Halton Borough community now give you access to personalised, ongoing support in your home and on-the-go with our Halton Fresh Start app. Whether you’re managing a specific health issue, or just want access to better tools and advice to improve your diet, lose weight, and approach exercise with confidence, we have programmes available for you through the Halton Borough Council. Find classes near you and tap into the support of local experts who can help guide you to eat healthier, exercise smarter, and even cook more deliciously. How to get started... * Learn more on the Halton Borough Council website, call 0300 029 0029, or ask your GP about a referral. * Download the app and create your account * Enter the Invite ID provided to you when you registered with us * And start tracking your progress to better health Plus… * Want an easier way to keep track of your movement? Sync your Fresh Start app in one easy step with the Health app or any of our other supported apps. We carefully ensure the security and confidentiality of your information. Anything you share with us is stored securely and managed with care.

About

Volair

Easily book and manage fitness classes, sports activities, and pool sessions. Stay updated with club news, exclusive offers, and pay for bookings. Integrates with HealthKit to encourage activity.

Highlights
  • Book and manage fitness classes
  • Book sports activities (squash, badminton, football)
  • View class and pool timetables
  • Pay for block bookings
  • Receive club news and offers
  • Integrates with HealthKit for activity tracking
Features
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Download our free mobile app to make the most of your Volair membership. The Volair app will give you quick and easy access to book your favourite fitness classes and activities. • Book and manage your classes • Book activities including squash, badminton and football pitches • View fitness class timetables and pool timetables • Quickly pay for block bookings • Get all the latest news and updates from your club • Receive exclusive offers • Contact us easily 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.

Screenshots

Halton Fresh Start3 screens
Volair4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Volair at every 2 months against Halton Fresh Start's every 6 months. Halton Fresh Start's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

Halton Fresh Start ships an update every 6 months, Volair every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Halton Fresh Start versus Volair: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalton Fresh StartVolair
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB105 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHalton Borough CouncilVolair Limited

In-app purchases

None

Halton Fresh Start

No in-app purchases

None

Volair

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Halton Fresh Start free?
Halton Fresh Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Volair free?
Volair is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Halton Fresh Start or Volair have ads?
Neither Halton Fresh Start nor Volair shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Halton Fresh Start or Volair?
Halton Fresh Start ships an update every 6 months, and Volair every 2 months. Most recently, Halton Fresh Start was updated on October 25, 2026 and Volair on November 3, 2026.

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