Beachcomber H2OCHK vs ReadMyStrip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beachcomber H2OCHK
Easily manage your hot tub's water chemistry from your smartphone. Analyze test strips, receive personalized treatment advice, and track your water history. This app provides a convenient way to maintain your hot tub's optimal condition.
- Test strip analyzer
- Hot tub water testing
- Step-by-step treatment recommendations
- Water test history and graphs
- Access hot tub volume and chemical details
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Our hassle free way to care for your Beachcomber hot tub with your mobile device. Turn your SMART device into a test strip analyzer with our free APP. Access your hot tub volume, preferred chemicals, and equipment details 24/7. Test your hot tub water and get step-by-step treatment recommendations. View your entire water test history and graphs.
ReadMyStrip
This app uses your iPhone camera to quickly and accurately interpret water test strips. Save your strip's color chart once, then scan strips to get instant water chemistry readings. Ideal for maintaining pools, spas, hot tubs, and aquariums.
- Scan water test strips with iPhone camera
- Save and reuse test strip color charts
- Instant water chemistry readings
- View saved results and history
- Supports all test strip brands via calibration
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ReadMyStrip ReadMyStrip helps you quickly and accurately interpret water test strips using your iPhone. Save your test strip’s color reference chart once, then scan your test strips whenever you test your water. ReadMyStrip analyzes the strip and returns clear water chemistry readings in seconds. Whether you’re maintaining a pool, spa, hot tub, aquarium, or other water system, ReadMyStrip helps you spend less time comparing colors and more time keeping your water balanced. Features • Save your test strip reference chart once for repeat scanning • Scan water test strips in seconds using your iPhone camera • Get clear water chemistry readings instantly • View your latest saved result and history anytime • Supports all test strip brands through chart calibration ReadMyStrip is designed to make water testing faster, easier, and more consistent. Privacy Policy: https://pool-strip.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ReadMyStrip at 5.0 against Beachcomber H2OCHK's 3.9. ReadMyStrip also leads on ads (none vs shown). Beachcomber H2OCHK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. ReadMyStrip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Beachcomber H2OCHK asks for nothing beyond the download.
ReadMyStrip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beachcomber H2OCHK has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 2% of Beachcomber H2OCHK's written reviews are positive against 0% of ReadMyStrip's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Beachcomber H2OCHK ships an update every 6 weeks, ReadMyStrip monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beachcomber H2OCHK | ReadMyStrip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 1.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Concepts of Missouri, Inc. | William Harmer |
Customer experience
Beachcomber H2OCHK
ReadMyStrip
Bugs and requests
Beachcomber H2OCHK
Reported bugs
13 issues- Autofocus doesn't work
- Camera won't focus on strip
- App crashes immediately
- App crashes after opening
- App doesn't read the strip
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- App doesn't work with newer iPhones
- QR code too small/blurry
- App doesn't line up to read strips
- App doesn't work with iPhone 13 Pro camera
- App doesn't focus camera on iPhone 13 Pro
- Inaccurate readings
- App crashes when hitting 'read strip'
- Cannot reset password
Requested features
4 requests- Fix autofocus bug
- Update app for newer iPhones
- Improve scanning accuracy
- Refine app for bulletproof reading
ReadMyStrip
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Beachcomber H2OCHK
No in-app purchases
ReadMyStrip
- ReadMyStrip Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- ReadMyStrip Pro Annual$9.991 Year
