Hawkes Learning vs Circle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hawkes Learning
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With Hawkes Learning Study Text, you can enjoy a digital-first, comprehensive study experience from the convenience of your iPad or iPhone. Access all of your Hawkes Learning textbooks and study anytime, anywhere. Bookshelf Features: • Download books to your iOS device for 100% offline reading. • Customize highlighters and add notes for a rich study experience. • Create flashcards with text and images to learn concepts faster. • Personalize font, font size, and background colors to make reading easier. • Listen to your books and learn on the go with Read Aloud. • Sync your current reading position and all your work across devices so you can easily pick up where you left off. • Built with accessibility in mind. Requirements: • Hawkes Learning account • Access to one or more Hawkes Learning textbooks • iOS 17+
Circle
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Measure what truly drives team performance. This app helps varsity sports teams understand and improve performance by measuring team cohesion, behavior, and athlete experience. Through structured surveys and real-time insights, coaches and staff gain a deeper understanding of team dynamics beyond what happens on the field. Key Features: • Athlete surveys designed to measure cohesion, communication, and behavior • Real-time insights into team dynamics and trends • Simple, intuitive experience for athletes to submit feedback • Secure login and role-based access for players and staff • Built to support high-performance environments Why it matters: Strong teams are built on trust, communication, and shared understanding. This app helps uncover what’s working, what’s not, and where teams can improve—so coaches can make better decisions and athletes can perform at their best. Who it’s for: • Varsity athletes • Coaches and assistant coaches • Sports performance staff Note: A valid team account is required to log in. Contact your coach or organization for access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Circle at every 8 days against Hawkes Learning's every 4 months. Circle also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hawkes Learning ships an update every 4 months, Circle every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hawkes Learning | Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Quant Systems Inc | Kevin Mackenzie |
In-app purchases
Hawkes Learning
No in-app purchases
Circle
No in-app purchases









