# HTH™ | Test to Swim™

> Pool & Spa Water Testing

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hthpools.tester.release](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hthpools.tester.release)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hthpools.tester.release`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HTH Pools App
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 172,808
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,034 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-01
- **First published:** 2023-03-31
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 107 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hthpools.tester.release)
- **Website:** [https://hthpools.com/pages/contact](https://hthpools.com/pages/contact)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.solenis.com/en/privacy-statement/](https://www.solenis.com/en/privacy-statement/)

## Description

HTH™ Test to Swim™ is a comprehensive pool and spa water testing app designed to simplify your water maintenance routine. Utilizing Google Cloud Vision Technology, it accurately scans HTH™ Pool Care 6-Way Test Strips and spa test strips to provide quick, reliable results. The app offers personalized recommendations, step-by-step instructions, and product suggestions to help you maintain perfectly balanced water.

Users can create an account to save water test history, compare past results, and keep track of their favorite HTH™ products. Additionally, the app features a rich library of educational videos and resources, as well as a retail locator to find nearby HTH™ products. Ideal for U.S. pool and spa owners, this app empowers DIY enthusiasts to enjoy clear, healthy water effortlessly.

## Rankings

- #171,624 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.hthpools.tester.release.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews show the app is sometimes helpful for tracking pool tests, but most reports describe serious reliability issues: photo capture/scan failures across devices, inaccurate/inconsistent readings, device/OS compatibility problems, frequent errors or crashes, and an impression of overpriced value. Overall sentiment skews negative despite a few positive notes when it happens to work.

### Pros

- Helpful for tracking pool tests when it works.
- It does what it claims to do (reads test strips) when functioning.
- Some users report it worked well last year.

### Cons

- Photo capture/scan frequently fails across devices, with errors or the app not taking pictures.
- Readings are inaccurate or inconsistent with the strip color chart.
- Compatibility issues across devices/OS versions; works on older devices but not newer ones (examples include Pixel, Galaxy A16/A54).
- Reliability problems such as errors, crashes, or inability to sign up/open the app.
- Perceived overpriced given reliability concerns.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hthpools.tester.release)