MyDolphin vs AquaChek Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyDolphin
Control your robotic pool cleaner remotely. Register your device, activate cleaning programs, set a weekly timer, and navigate manually. Keep your pool pristine with smart automation.
- Remote control
- Register device
- Cleaning programs
- Weekly timer
- Manual navigation
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With this easy-to-use app you can register your Dolphin robot pool cleaner online and control it remotely – Activate cleaning programs and the weekly timer, navigate manually, and more.
AquaChek Connect
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.
- Photo capture test strip scanning
- Personalized treatment recommendations
- Test result history
- Water volume calculator
- Maintenance reminders
- Email/print test results
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Take no chances with your pool—get expert results and treatment recommendations with AquaChek Select Connect. The free, user-friendly app uses innovative photo capture technology to digitally scan the test strip to provide a personalized water treatment recommendation. And no registration required. Spend more time enjoying your pool and less time maintaining it! For use with the app-enabled test strips in the AquaChek Select Connect Starter Kit which includes: • Complete Pool & Spa Care Guide from our water quality experts • 7-in-1 test strips supporting App photo capture or manual read • Reusable UV and water-resistant color chart You can then purchase the Select Connect Refill to continue using the app-enabled test strips without having to purchase the Select Connect Starter Kit again. App Features: • In-App emailing or printing of test results • Pool test history • Built-in water volume calculator • Ability to manually enter the values • Set pool maintenance reminders • Complete illustrated instructions • FAQ’s and Photo Capture Help • Links to AquaChek.com so you can find a shop near you to buy the test strips, or find additional information We would like to hear from you! If you have any feedback that will help us enhance the app in future releases, please email us at ContactAquaChek@hach.com or use the feedback feature included in the app. Note: Verify calculations with the product label of the chemicals intended to be used. Instructions on the product package take precedence over the recommendations made by the app. Follow all label instructions for proper chemical handling, storage, and application. AquaChek® is a registered trademark of Hach Company. The application is for end users that have already purchased or are looking to purchase the test strips supported within the AquaChek Select Connect Application. The app is a resource for pool or hot tub owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AquaChek Connect at 3.2 against MyDolphin's 1.6. AquaChek Connect also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 187). MyDolphin's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
AquaChek Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AquaChek Connect has 1.2K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 10% and 10% positive.
MyDolphin ships an update every 3 months, AquaChek Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyDolphin | AquaChek Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (187 ratings) | 3.2 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.9% of reviews — better | 9.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 187 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maytronics | Hach Company |
Customer experience
MyDolphin
AquaChek Connect
User reviews
MyDolphin
From 187 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great pool cleaner
- 🤖 Excellent automatic cleaning
- 👍 Works as expected
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🔌 App doesn't work/connect to robot
- ⚠️ Unreliable app performance
- 🤦♂️ Poor app design and functionality
- 💸 Expensive for limited features
AquaChek Connect
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and accurate test
- 💡 Helpful instructions and recommendations
- 🚀 Makes pool maintenance easy
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Bugs and requests
MyDolphin
Reported bugs
4 issues- App can't find/connect to robot
- App freezes or crashes frequently
- Cleaning mode and settings not working
- Bluetooth connection unreliable or lost
Requested features
4 requests- Add progress indicator for cleaning cycle
- Allow changing cleaning cycle during operation
- Integrate underwater camera and responsive controls
- Improve app compatibility and regular updates
AquaChek Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- Add metric unit support
- Improve photo capture functionality
- Provide more granular data entry options
- Bring back previous version's features
In-app purchases
MyDolphin
No in-app purchases
AquaChek Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyDolphin free?
Is AquaChek Connect free?
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