What happened to GymPact? Alternatives for UK gym-goers (2026)

What happened to GymPact

Users committed to workout or diet goals and agreed to be charged for each one they missed. People who met their goals were promised cash rewards.
In September 2017 the FTC said Pact had charged tens of thousands of users even when they met their goals or after they cancelled, and had not paid rewards it promised.
Pact and its founders settled. Users were due more than $940,000 in rewards and refunds as part of a $1.5 million judgment, most of which was suspended, and the company agreed not to charge anyone without their express, informed consent.
The service had already closed. Apps on the UK App Store today with GymPact in the name are made by other developers and are not the original.

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You can see the rules before you pay
The goal, how it is verified, what happens to the money and the fee should be on screen before you commit, not only in the terms.
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Verification you can query
Trackers fail and syncs run late. Look for a published way to query a missed day, with a time limit and a reply time.
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Clear cancellation
You should know how long you have to cancel for a refund, and a cancelled commitment should stop charges.
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Who keeps the money
Some apps keep missed money, some share it with people who met the goal, some send it to charity. Choose the model you are comfortable with.

At a glance

Gym accountability options available in the UK
Service	How a gym session counts	If you miss	Cost	Best for
FitBondHow FitBond works	A check-in by your phone’s location at a named gym, with a minimum time per visit.	Your deposit is settled under the Bond’s rules after a 15% fee; you can query a day for up to 7 days after settlement. 24-hour cancellation for a full refund.	FitBond Pro (£7.99 a month or £59.99 a year after a trial) for paid Bonds. Prize Draw and Product Bond entries do not need FitBond Pro. UK, iOS first, preparing for launch.	UK gym-goers who want visits verified automatically.
ForfeitOfficial site	Photo or video proof reviewed by a person or AI, or live data for some goals.	Forfeit charges the amount you set and keeps it.	Free download on the UK App Store; amounts shown in US dollars.	People who want one contract app for many habits.
SweatMatesOfficial site	A workout photo your partner sees.	A forfeit you and your partner agree, such as dinner.	Free download; Pro from £1.99.	Two people training together.

Check each provider's current rules, store listing, eligibility and price before joining. Details were checked on 20 October 2026 and can change.