Comparison

MyDolphin vs AquaChek Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote control
  • Register device
  • Cleaning programs
  • Weekly timer
  • Manual navigation
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Photo capture test strip scanning
  • Personalized treatment recommendations
  • Test result history
  • Water volume calculator
  • Maintenance reminders
  • Email/print test results
Features
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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.

Screenshots

MyDolphin4 screens
AquaChek Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MyDolphin versus AquaChek Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyDolphinAquaChek Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (187 ratings)3.2 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.9% of reviews — better9.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1871.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaytronicsHach Company

Customer experience

MyDolphin

All ratings185 ratings
Positive13.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative83.2%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive9.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative85.0%

AquaChek Connect

All ratings1,233 ratings
Positive53.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative44.0%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive9.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative84.7%

User reviews

MyDolphin

From 187 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

MyDolphin

No in-app purchases

None

AquaChek Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyDolphin free?
MyDolphin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AquaChek Connect free?
AquaChek Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyDolphin or AquaChek Connect?
AquaChek Connect is rated higher. MyDolphin averages 1.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while AquaChek Connect averages 3.2 from 1.2K ratings.
Do MyDolphin or AquaChek Connect have ads?
Neither MyDolphin nor AquaChek Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyDolphin or AquaChek Connect?
MyDolphin ships an update every 3 months, and AquaChek Connect every 2 months. Most recently, MyDolphin was updated on November 1, 2026 and AquaChek Connect on November 3, 2026.

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