Comparison

Fitness First vs BASE STUDIOS

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

Head to head
About

Fitness First

This app helps users train smarter and improve their fitness journey. It offers features like contactless check-in, personalized workouts, class booking, and progress tracking. Connect your fitness tracker for a comprehensive view of your activity and recovery.

Highlights
  • Contactless check-in
  • BioAge insights
  • Personalized workout booking
  • Instant class booking
  • Personal trainer discovery
  • Activity goal setting
  • Fitness tracker integration
Features
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Choose Progress with Fitness First A gain and a gain. Discover the latest version of the Fitness First UK app, designed to help you train smarter, move better and get more from every moment, in and out of the club. • Seamless contactless check-in with your digital membership card • Discover your BioAge and gain deeper insight into how your body is really performing • Book your able sessions directly in the app for intelligent, personalised workouts • Book classes instantly, manage your schedule and stay in control of your training week • Discover and connect with expert Personal Trainers in your chosen club • Set meaningful activity goals and track your progress over time • Connect your fitness tracker for a complete picture of your activity and recovery • Access your personalised training plan, try expertly designed workouts or build your own using our extensive exercise library Built to support your progress, whatever your goal.

About

BASE STUDIOS

Features
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BASE Dance Studios offers a wide variety of dance classes for all levels within a warm, fun and creative atmosphere. Create a profile and look through our timetable to book your place within a class. Whether for training, fitness, or the social experience BASE Studios boasts the best teachers within the country to bring you the dance class you are seeking.

Screenshots

Fitness First4 screens
BASE STUDIOS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fitness First at every 6 weeks against BASE STUDIOS's every 4 months. 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

Fitness First ships an update every 6 weeks, BASE STUDIOS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fitness First versus BASE STUDIOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitness FirstBASE STUDIOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB51 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFITNESS FIRST CLUBS LIMITEDBaseDAC Limited

Bugs and requests

Fitness First

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Reminder notification prevents class booking without app reinstall
  • App blocks booking after reminder is set
  • Booking confirmation emails not being sent
  • Classes booked on website not syncing to app
  • Workout tracker audio interrupted by video playback
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  • App update forces mandatory download blocking access
  • Student discount not applying after first month
  • Fitness age notifications sending incorrect/discouraging messages
  • Apple Wallet feature advertised but not functional

Requested features

14 requests
  • Apple Wallet support for gym membership barcode
  • Real-time gym occupancy/busy status indicator
  • Guest pass balance visibility in app
  • Calendar access with 'Add Events Only' permission option
  • Better opening hours display for bank holidays
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  • Automatic activity logging from Life Fitness machines
  • More music variety in classes
  • Additional Pilates, Yoga, and Tai Chi classes
  • Better sauna area utilization
  • Clearer exercise identification in workout tracking
  • Gym maintenance status notifications (e.g., steam room repairs)
  • Faster fitness data sync from wearables
  • Reduced app splash screen load time
  • Faster member card loading on entry

BASE STUDIOS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Fitness First

No in-app purchases

None

BASE STUDIOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fitness First free?
Fitness First is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BASE STUDIOS free?
BASE STUDIOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fitness First or BASE STUDIOS have ads?
Neither Fitness First nor BASE STUDIOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fitness First or BASE STUDIOS?
Fitness First ships an update every 6 weeks, and BASE STUDIOS every 4 months. Most recently, Fitness First was updated on October 27, 2026 and BASE STUDIOS on October 25, 2026.

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