pHyter vs Sentron
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
pHyter
This utility app connects to a handheld pH instrument, allowing users to view and manage their readings. It facilitates data logging and analysis for various applications.
- Connects to pH instrument
- View pH readings
- Manage data logs
- Data analysis tools
- iOS compatible
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iOS app for communicating with phyter hand-held pH instrument.
Sentron
Transform your mobile device into a sophisticated pH meter. Connect wirelessly to specialized probes for accurate measurements in various applications. The app guides you through calibration, data logging, and export.
- Wireless pH/EC measurement
- Bluetooth probe connectivity
- Step-by-step calibration
- Data logging and graphing
- GPS data mapping
- Automatic temperature compensation
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Turn your mobile device into a full-featured pH meter by downloading this free Analytical Sensors app. Connect your device to one or more non-glass Sentron pH probes with Bluetooth Low Energy technology. Step-by-step instructions included. The app is intuitive and guides you through the complete process of setting configurations, calibrating, acquiring, storing and exporting all measurement data. Monitoring pH was never that easy! SENTRON EUROPE BV Sentron has developed a comprehensive line of wireless high-quality probes for glass-free pH measurements. Sentron’s ISFET pH sensor technology provides accurate and reliable pH measurements for various applications. All pH probes include a replaceable, interchangeable sensor part for extra durability. It is wirelessly connected via Bluetooth to our Sentron app. Interested? Purchase your pH probe of interest simply at our web shop at www.sentron.nl/shop . For your convenience we offer carry cases with a buffer set and predrill stick. This predrill stick can be used to prepare pilot holes in dry soils. The carry case offers convenient protection for your probes. pH AS A CRITICAL PARAMETER pH is a critical parameter in many areas. Examples include agriculture, horticulture, environment, laboratory applications and inline food processes for beer, wine, meat, fish, or cheese. SENTRON’S ISFET pH SENSOR PROBE * Wireless * Glass-free * Robust * Dry storage SENTRON GLASS-FREE pH PROBES Thanks to comprehensive ISFET pH sensor technology, Sentron offers glass-free wireless pH probes. The probes are used for accurate and reliable pH measurements for demanding applications. Multiple Sentron probes can be connected simultaneously. Functions include calibration (1-, 2-, 3- and 5-point calibration), sample measurement, data logging, graph plotting and data sharing. Measurement of pH and temperature starts as soon as the probe is connected to the mobile device. A notification signals when a probe needs a new calibration. The measurement can be displayed as tabulated data or a graph. ADDITIONAL FEATURES * Display of the probe’s condition, name, reading stability and battery life * Both automatic customizable and manual data logging * Automatic temperature compensation (ATC) * User-definable alarm thresholds for pH and temperature * Automatic recognition of previously connected probes and calibration data stored on probes * GPS mapping of your pH data * Advanced mode option for expert users WIRELESS The Sentron probe’s Bluetooth Low Energy technology offers many advantages in wireless measurement convenience. Each probe can be used up to 50 meters (150 feet) from the mobile device. The Sentron probe and app are ideal for professionals and private indiiduals that need accurate wireless measurements in the laboratory, industry halls, outdoors, etc. Sentron probes are compatible with devices with Bluetooth 5.0 or higher. DEMO PROBES AVAILABLE Would you like to experience our app before buying our product? That’s possible! Download the app and add the virtual demo probe in the app. Experience the convenience of the app yourself. COMING SOON: MULTIPARAMETER PROBE The current pH probe portfolio will be extended with probes for EC (Electrical Conductivity) and ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential). Imagine: alle these parameters in one and the same probe! Follow us at www.sentron.nl for any related news.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: pHyter at 5.0 against Sentron's 3.0. pHyter also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Sentron's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
pHyter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
pHyter ships an update every 5 months, Sentron every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pHyter | Sentron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Beck | Sentron Europe B.V. |
Customer experience
pHyter
Sentron
In-app purchases
pHyter
No in-app purchases
Sentron
No in-app purchases









