# AquaChek Connect vs Pool Tester Pro

The clearest difference is device support: AquaChek Connect at 3 against Pool Tester Pro's 1. AquaChek Connect also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | AquaChek Connect | Pool Tester Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquachek-connect/id1510985740/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hach Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/625107878) | [Nicolaas van der Berg](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792563974) |

## What reviewers say

### AquaChek Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquachek-connect/id1510985740)

This app uses photo capture technology to scan test strips and provide personalized pool water treatment recommendations. It offers features like test result history, a water volume calculator, and maintenance reminders to simplify pool care.

**Highlights:** Photo capture test strip scanning, Personalized treatment recommendations, Test result history, Water volume calculator, Maintenance reminders, Email/print test results

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and accurate test
- 💡 Helpful instructions and recommendations
- 🚀 Makes pool maintenance easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera doesn't focus or capture strip properly
- 🐛 Inconsistent and inaccurate readings
- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't work as expected
- 🐛 Requires perfect alignment for photo capture
- 🐛 Manual entry option also doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Camera doesn't work on newer iPhones
- App crashes when trying to manually enter data
- Keeps prompting for update that doesn't exist
- Deletes user data after updates

**Requested features**

- Add metric unit support
- Improve photo capture functionality
- Provide more granular data entry options
- Bring back previous version's features


### Pool Tester Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-tester-pro/id6796088061)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AquaChek Connect free?

AquaChek Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pool Tester Pro free?

Pool Tester Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do AquaChek Connect or Pool Tester Pro have ads?

Neither AquaChek Connect nor Pool Tester Pro shows ads.

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