Fitness First vs BASE STUDIOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Contactless check-in
- BioAge insights
- Personalized workout booking
- Instant class booking
- Personal trainer discovery
- Activity goal setting
- Fitness tracker integration
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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.
BASE STUDIOS
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Fitness First | BASE STUDIOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FITNESS FIRST CLUBS LIMITED | BaseDAC 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
Fitness First
No in-app purchases
BASE STUDIOS
No in-app purchases








