ForActive vs The Program
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ForActive
This app empowers fitness and wellness professionals to manage memberships and automate payments. It helps instructors focus on clients by streamlining business operations, building an online presence, and tracking transactions. Grow your client base and revenue with this comprehensive business management tool.
- Automated payment processing
- Flexible membership plan creation
- Host profile and online presence
- Class and event management
- Transaction tracking
- Client base growth tools
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ForActive is the best app to buy and sell fitness & wellness memberships. Whether you're a personal trainer, yoga instructor, martial arts teacher, or dance instructor, ForActive helps you focus on what matters most: your clients. Automated Payments & Memberships • Create flexible membership plans that work for your business • Process payments automatically - no more chasing clients or awkward conversations • Track all transactions in one place Build Your Online Presence • Create your Host profile • Showcase your expertise and services • Manage classes and events easily Perfect for: • Personal Trainers • Yoga Instructors • Martial Arts Teachers • Dance Instructors • Pilates Teachers • Swimming Instructors • Golf Coaches • Group Fitness Instructors • Mobile Fitness Professionals • Fitness & Wellness Enthusiasts • And more! Why Fitness Professionals Choose ForActive: • Increase revenue by eliminating missed payments • Save hours on administrative tasks • Grow your client base • Connect with local fitness venues • Focus more time on training clients
The Program
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Everything The Program NYC at your fingertips! Check out our app for the following featuers: - Account management - Facility information and schedules - Push notifications
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Program at 15.1 against ForActive's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ForActive | The Program |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (713 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 713 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ForActive | The Program NYC, Inc |
Bugs and requests
ForActive
Reported bugs
4 issues- Media reels taking too long to create
- Withdrawal process is slow
- Can't find funds/transfer options
- Prematurely sends text confirmations
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to copy and paste classes
- Better system to push high-performing trainers
- More traffic to high-performing trainers
- System to pay for ads to push profiles
- Dark mode option
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- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to change payment methods (client-side)
- Ability to cancel payment plans (client-side)
The Program
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ForActive
No in-app purchases
The Program
No in-app purchases









