Comparison

Spark Member vs Circle C Aquatics

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

Head to head
About

Spark Member

Access award-winning martial arts programs, register for events, and stay updated with school news. Manage your enrollment, track progress, and connect with instructors.

Highlights
  • Event registration
  • Program enrollment
  • School updates
  • Messaging
  • Curriculum videos
  • Progress tracking
  • Class scheduling
Features
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This app is for members and those who are interested in our award winning programs. * Register for our events * Enroll in our martial arts programs * Get School Updates * Send messages * View our curriculum videos and download supporting documents * View payment, rank and attendance history * Refer your friends * Rate your classes * Schedule your classes * Quick access to our class schedule

About

Circle C Aquatics

Features
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View/Edit your personal information View Circle C Aquatics facility information Add/Remove payment information View and send facility check-in history View current packages (guest passes, swim lessons, etc.) on file or purchase new packages View and register for upcoming programs/classes Book Reservations (including Area Reservations, Private Rental Requests, and Lap Lane Reservations) Receive Push notifications regarding pool closures and upcoming events.

Screenshots

Spark Member4 screens
Circle C Aquatics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spark Member at every 3 weeks against Circle C Aquatics's every 6 months. Circle C Aquatics's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

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

Spark Member ships an update every 3 weeks, Circle C Aquatics every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spark Member versus Circle C Aquatics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpark MemberCircle C Aquatics
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (362 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings362 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB40 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSpark Membership LLCCircle C Homeowners Association, Inc

Bugs and requests

Spark Member

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to check in to classes
  • App crashes after updates
  • Login issues and password reset problems
  • Inconsistent data and missing information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add recurring booking feature
  • Integrate with Google/Apple Calendar
  • Improve check-in process
  • Provide more customization options

Circle C Aquatics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Spark Member

No in-app purchases

None

Circle C Aquatics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spark Member free?
Spark Member is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Circle C Aquatics free?
Circle C Aquatics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spark Member or Circle C Aquatics have ads?
Neither Spark Member nor Circle C Aquatics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spark Member or Circle C Aquatics?
Spark Member ships an update every 3 weeks, and Circle C Aquatics every 6 months. Most recently, Spark Member was updated on October 29, 2026 and Circle C Aquatics on October 3, 2026.

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