Comparison

Virgin Active Australia vs Physique Method

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

Head to head
About

Virgin Active Australia

Manage your fitness journey with this comprehensive wellness app. Book classes, access your club digitally, and join waitlists automatically. Enjoy on-demand workouts and gain insights into club busy times.

Highlights
  • Book favorite classes
  • Digital club access card
  • Automatic waitlist booking
  • Club busy time insights
  • On-demand workouts
  • Share instant feedback
Features
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Welcome to Virgin Active’s wellness app - the only app you’ll need to power your wellness journey. Easy to use, packed with features and built to keep you motivated every step of the way. Why You’ll Love the Virgin Active App • Real energy: Book into your favourite classes • Real access: Access the club with your digital access card. • Real waitlist magic: On the class waitlist? You’ll be automatically booked in when a spot opens. • Real insight: See when your club is busiest so you can plan the perfect time to train. • Real support: Train on your terms with on-demand workouts anytime, anywhere. • Real connection: Share instant feedback through the app and help shape your experience. It’s all about you and it’s all in one app.

About

Physique Method

Features
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Physique Method gives you premium training programs, workout videos, meal planning tools, progress tracking, and coaching structure in one app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rccostapro.com/privacy

Screenshots

Virgin Active Australia4 screens
Physique Method4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virgin Active Australia at none against Physique Method's 5. Physique Method's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Physique Method sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Virgin Active Australia asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virgin Active Australia ships an update every 2 months, Physique Method monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Virgin Active Australia versus Physique Method: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirgin Active AustraliaPhysique Method
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVirgin Active AustraliaArista Holdings Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Virgin Active Australia

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Physique Method

Subscriptions3
  • Physique Method Pro$19.991 Month
  • Physique Method Guided$99.991 Month
  • Physique Method Competition$149.991 Month
One-time2
  • Physique Method 6 Week$49.99
  • Physique Method 12 Week$119.99

Questions

Is Virgin Active Australia free?
Virgin Active Australia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Physique Method free?
Physique Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Virgin Active Australia or Physique Method have ads?
Neither Virgin Active Australia nor Physique Method shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virgin Active Australia or Physique Method?
Virgin Active Australia ships an update every 2 months, and Physique Method monthly. Most recently, Virgin Active Australia was updated on September 23, 2026 and Physique Method on September 10, 2026.

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