VDLF vs Forma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
VDLF
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Guiding you through your health and fitness journey! - Book classes online in just a few clicks - Take part in regular fitness challenges - Contact club staff directly - See all the latest club news, offers and events - Refer Friends to the club online - Recipes Library - Video Workout Library Apple Health App Integration Track your progress with our HealthKit app integration to import and measure your daily steps, distance or calories burnt. Also use HealthKit to import your data from a range of different wearable devices.
Forma
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Stop guessing your workouts at the gym. Forma is your AI personal trainer that builds your workout plan and fitness routine - and adapts it daily to your life. No rigid programmes. No starting over when plans change. No personal trainer? Forma gives you everything you'd expect from one. How it works: β Tell Forma your goals, schedule, and fitness level β Get a personalised workout plan built around you β Adjust any session in seconds - shorter, easier, or skip entirely β Forma rebuilds the rest of your week automatically What makes Forma different: YOUR PLAN CHANGES WHEN YOUR LIFE DOES Busy day? Low energy? Travelling? Tell Forma, and your plan adjusts instantly - no lost progress, no starting over. A PERSONAL TRAINER YOU CAN MESSAGE ON WHATSAPP Use the Forma app for your workouts - and message your coach on WhatsApp to adjust sessions, ask questions, or get guidance anytime. Like texting a PT who actually replies. CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS FOR EVERY WORKOUT Every workout is structured and easy to follow. Step-by-step exercise instructions and video guidance so you never feel lost in the gym or at home. BUILT BY REAL COACHES Whether your goal is to build strength, lose weight, or stay consistent - Forma builds your plan and routine around it. Grounded in proven training principles, developed with coaches and athletes. Not random workouts - structured, effective training. Built for real life, not perfect weeks Most people donβt quit because they lose motivation. They quit because life gets in the way and the plan stops fitting. Forma is designed for that reality. Less planning. Fewer skipped workouts. Real progress. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://www.forma.life/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.forma.life/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VDLF at none against Forma's 3. VDLF also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Forma sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. VDLF asks for nothing beyond the download.
VDLF ships an update fortnightly, Forma every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VDLF | Forma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TeamUp Sports | Buttn Global Limited |
In-app purchases
VDLF
No in-app purchases
Forma
- Forma Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Forma Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Forma Annual7 Days trial$199.991 Year









