Arctic Spas vs Beachcomber H2OCHK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arctic Spas
Control and monitor your spa remotely from anywhere. Adjust temperature, jets, pumps, and lights. Monitor water chemistry and manage filtration and sanitation schedules for optimal spa experience.
- Remote temperature control
- Adjust jets and pumps
- Full light control
- Water chemistry monitoring (ORP, pH)
- Filtration and sanitation scheduling
- Peak hours energy management
- Support for multiple spas
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Arctic Spas app puts your spa in your pocket. Connect once over Bluetooth and WiFi, then control and monitor your spa from anywhere using cloud connectivity. REMOTE CONTROL • Temperature: Set your target temperature and see real-time readings • Jets & Pumps: Turn pumps on or off and adjust intensity • Lights: On/off, brightness, and full color control • Filter & Power: Manage filtration cycles and spa power SPABOY WATER QUALITY Monitor water chemistry at a glance: • ORP (sanitizer) level and status • pH level indicators • Wear level and production status • Adjust ORP settings based on spa usage SMART FEATURES • Peak hours management for energy savings • Filtration and sanitation scheduling • Economy mode support YOUR SPA, YOUR WAY • Multiple spa support, manage several spas in one app EASY SETUP Connect your spa via Bluetooth, then link it to WiFi for secure cloud control. Your spa stays connected so you can control it from anywhere, at home or away. Requires a compatible Arctic Spa with Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arctic Spas at 54% against Beachcomber H2OCHK's 2%. Arctic Spas also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Beachcomber H2OCHK's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.1). On price 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.
Arctic Spas holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arctic Spas has 2.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Arctic Spas's written reviews are positive against 2% of Beachcomber H2OCHK's.
Arctic Spas ships an update every 3 weeks, Beachcomber H2OCHK every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arctic Spas | Beachcomber H2OCHK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | 3.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews — better | 1.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Falls Manufacturing Limited | Digital Concepts of Missouri, Inc. |
Customer experience
Arctic Spas
Beachcomber H2OCHK
User reviews
Arctic Spas
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Helpful monitoring features
- 🚀 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Great customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🔧 Limited functionality
- 🐛 Inaccurate water readings
- 🔧 Difficult to maintain water chemistry
Beachcomber H2OCHK
From 7 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great concept/convenience
- 👍 History tracking is cool
- 👍 Can nerd out on chemicals
Room to improve
- 🐛 Autofocus doesn't work
- 🐛 Camera won't focus
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inaccurate readings
- 🐛 Difficult to scan strip
Bugs and requests
Arctic Spas
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Persistent login issues
- Inconsistent water monitoring
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Unexpected app behavior after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to view exact chemical levels
- Automatic water chemistry adjustment
- Improved app stability and reliability
- More customization options
- Integration with smart home platforms
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
In-app purchases
Arctic Spas
No in-app purchases
Beachcomber H2OCHK
No in-app purchases
Questions
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