Drip Strips vs ReadMyStrip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drip Strips
Easily scan and track your water test readings with this official companion app. Visualize your results with graphs, export data, and share findings over any time period. Designed exclusively for a specific brand of water testing strips.
- Scan water test strips
- Save and chart readings
- View test graphs
- Export readings
- Share results
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The official scanner app for Drip Strips water testing strips. Scan, save, and chart your water readings just as easily as taking a photo. View graphs of your tests, export the readings, and share the results from any desired time frame. The Drip Strips scanner is tailor made to support our line of water testing kits, and is not compatible with other brands.
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: Drip Strips at 5.0 against ReadMyStrip's 3.0. Drip Strips also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. ReadMyStrip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Drip Strips asks for nothing beyond the download.
Drip Strips holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
Drip Strips ships an update every 2 months, ReadMyStrip monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drip Strips | ReadMyStrip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apt Goods LLC | William Harmer |
Customer experience
Drip Strips
ReadMyStrip
In-app purchases
Drip Strips
No in-app purchases
ReadMyStrip
- ReadMyStrip Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- ReadMyStrip Pro Annual$9.991 Year
