Comparison

3Tribes vs Virgin Active UK

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

Head to head
About

3Tribes

Features
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Download the Yoga Centric App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, as well as view the studio’s location information. You can also click through to our Facebook and Twitter pages! Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your phone! Download this App today! Also be sure to check out our website at: www.yogacentric.co.uk

About

Virgin Active UK

This app rewards users for achieving personal wellness goals with exclusive partner benefits. Access on-demand classes and book club sessions to support your fitness journey anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Real rewards for wellness goals
  • Book club classes
  • On-demand fitness classes
  • Personalized wellness support
Features
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Welcome to Virgin Active’s new wellness app that gives you real rewards for hitting your personal wellness goals. - Real rewards: Instant fist-bumps from iconic partners - Real endorphins: Book all your fave club classes - Real support: Train anywhere, anytime, with on-demand classes Designed to support real progress with real rewards and guidance, this isn’t an app… It’s your personal, free smoothie-giving, endorphin unleashing, goal crushing, wellness weapon.

Screenshots

3Tribes3 screens
Virgin Active UK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Virgin Active UK at monthly against 3Tribes's every 5 months. 3Tribes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

3Tribes ships an update every 5 months, Virgin Active UK monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3Tribes versus Virgin Active UK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3TribesVirgin Active UK
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (682 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—44.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—682 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB350 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYogacentric LimitedVirgin Active UK

Bugs and requests

3Tribes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Virgin Active UK

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App login and password issues
  • Rewards system not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent app updates breaking functionality
  • Booked classes not syncing to calendar
  • Waitlist position not visible in app

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add ability to view waitlist position
  • Improve class booking and cancellation flow
  • Provide more class and facility information in app
  • Enhance rewards system functionality
  • Simplify app design and navigation
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  • Improve app reliability and stability
  • Add ability to sync booked classes to calendar
  • Provide guest pass management in app

In-app purchases

None

3Tribes

No in-app purchases

None

Virgin Active UK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3Tribes free?
3Tribes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Virgin Active UK free?
Virgin Active UK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3Tribes or Virgin Active UK have ads?
Neither 3Tribes nor Virgin Active UK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3Tribes or Virgin Active UK?
3Tribes ships an update every 5 months, and Virgin Active UK monthly. Most recently, 3Tribes was updated on October 4, 2026 and Virgin Active UK on October 15, 2026.

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