Comparison

HQx Live vs MachBackflow

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

Head to head
About

HQx Live

This application allows users to connect to RIDGID® SeeSnake CSx™ series monitors, transforming a mobile device into a second screen. Instantly share inspection results, live stream footage, and manage job media on the go. It also enables remote monitor control and over-the-air updates.

Highlights
  • Connect to CSx devices
  • Live stream inspection footage
  • Capture and share media
  • Manage jobs and media
  • Remote monitor control
  • Over-the-air updates
Features
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HQx Live connects to RIDGID® SeeSnake CSx™ series monitors, including the CSx Via. You can use your mobile device as a second screen and instantly share inspection results with your customers. Features - Connect to nearby CSx devices without leaving the app - Live stream inspection footage - Capture and share media over email, text, and supported Cloud services - Manage your jobs and inspection media on the go - Remotely control the monitor - Keep your monitor up to date with wireless over-the-air updating - Includes support for SeeSnake camera reels with TruSense™ technology - Works with SeeSnake CS65x, CS65XR, CS12x, CS6x Versa, CS6x, and CS6xPak monitors as well as the CSx Via

About

MachBackflow

This app streamlines backflow prevention assembly testing by capturing real-time pressure readings or allowing manual entry. It automatically generates accurate reports and manages all your tests efficiently from the field.

Highlights
  • Real-time pressure capture
  • Supports all assembly types and procedures
  • Autofill property and assembly information
  • Accurate, error-free PDF reports
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Powerful search and filters
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MachBackflow is the ultimate mobile solution for backflow prevention assembly testing. Whether you’re using the Mid-West® Instrument 855® Digital Test Kit, the industry-leading 845® Test Kit, or another model of test kit, the app puts complete control in the hands of the tester. Capture real-time pressure readings with the 855® or manually enter results from any test kit. Generate reports automatically and manage all your tests with ease — right from the field. Key Features: Real-Time Pressure Capture Instantly record pressure values from your test kit –  855® Digital, 845®, and other test kits. Supports All Assemblies & Procedures Test RP, DC, PVB, and SVB assemblies using all known procedures with full compliance. Autofill Property & Assembly Info Pre-fill test forms using address or serial number lookup, or enter details manually. Accurate + Error-Free Reports Eliminate handwriting errors. Sync directly to the cloud and generate PDF test reports on the spot. Powerful Search & Filters Quickly retrieve past tests by status (Pass, Fail, Repair) or assembly type.

Screenshots

HQx Live3 screens
MachBackflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MachBackflow at 100% against HQx Live's 22%. MachBackflow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9). HQx Live's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (37 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. MachBackflow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HQx Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MachBackflow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HQx Live has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of HQx Live's written reviews are positive against 100% of MachBackflow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HQx Live versus MachBackflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHQx LiveMachBackflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (37 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.416.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEESCAN, INCWTM Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

HQx Live

All ratings33 ratings
Positive51.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative39.4%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative70.4%

MachBackflow

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HQx Live

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MachBackflow

One-time3
  • Credits 10$24.99
  • Credits 100$174.99
  • Credits 250$299.99

Questions

Is HQx Live free?
HQx Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MachBackflow free?
MachBackflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HQx Live or MachBackflow?
MachBackflow is rated higher. HQx Live averages 2.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while MachBackflow averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HQx Live or MachBackflow have ads?
Neither HQx Live nor MachBackflow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HQx Live or MachBackflow?
HQx Live ships an update every 2 months, and MachBackflow every 2 months. Most recently, HQx Live was updated on October 11, 2026 and MachBackflow on September 18, 2026.

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