Comparison

GymEtc Access vs MyActive UK

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

Head to head
About

GymEtc Access

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This application uses contactless technology to access the GymEtc sites where a Smart Tile has been installed. Please come and visit us and our staff will guide you if you have any questions.

About

MyActive UK

Manage your fitness class bookings, view schedules, and access facility information. Receive real-time updates on classes, events, and special offers. Share activities with friends and family, and integrate with HealthKit for activity tracking.

Highlights
  • Fitness class timetables
  • Real-time booking management
  • Public swim timetables
  • News and push notifications
  • Special offers alerts
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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The MyActive UK app gives you the ability to manage your bookings, view class schedules, access our facilities and edit your account details all in one place. FITNESS CLASS TIMETABLES Get real-time access to your centre’s timetable for classes including times, fitness instructors and class description. FITNESS CLASS BOOKINGS Check availability, make a booking, amend a booking or cancel a booking – all on the move! PUBLIC SWIM TIMETABLES Get real-time access to your centre’s timetable for public swim sessions. 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. OFFERS Get push notifications for new offers so you always know about special promotions. CONTACT US Easily contact us with site telephone numbers and email addresses or view directions and maps. SHARE THROUGH FACEBOOK, TWITTER 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.

Screenshots

GymEtc Access3 screens
MyActive UK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyActive UK at every 6 weeks against GymEtc Access's every 32 months. GymEtc Access's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). 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

GymEtc Access ships an update every 32 months, MyActive UK every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
GymEtc Access versus MyActive UK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymEtc AccessMyActive UK
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”6.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB108 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCCTech LimitedParkwood Leisure Investments Ltd

In-app purchases

None

GymEtc Access

No in-app purchases

None

MyActive UK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymEtc Access free?
GymEtc Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyActive UK free?
MyActive UK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GymEtc Access or MyActive UK have ads?
Neither GymEtc Access nor MyActive UK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymEtc Access or MyActive UK?
GymEtc Access ships an update every 32 months, and MyActive UK every 6 weeks. Most recently, GymEtc Access was updated on November 3, 2026 and MyActive UK on November 8, 2026.

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