# JBL PROSCAN

> JBL PROSCAN - Water Analysis with the Smartphone

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.jbl.proscan](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.jbl.proscan)

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.jbl.proscan`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** JBL GmbH & Co. KG
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 466,425
- **Rating:** 2.92 / 5 (2,682 ratings)
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-24
- **First published:** 2014-10-27
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.jbl.proscan)
- **Website:** [http://www.jbl.de](http://www.jbl.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.jbl.de/qr/100359](https://www.jbl.de/qr/100359)

## Description

JBL PROSCAN is a cutting-edge Chrome extension that allows users to perform photometric water analysis using their smartphones. Designed specifically for aquarium, pond, and general water testing, this extension requires the JBL PROSCAN set and the enclosed PROSCAN ColorCard for accurate readings.

Utilizing innovative color detection technology, it rapidly evaluates seven critical water parameters and offers detailed insights, background knowledge, and actionable recommendations. Users can manage multiple water profiles, track results over time, and receive customized scan reminders. Additionally, a myJBL profile enables storage and comparison of past measurements, which can be accessed from anywhere, with multiple devices sharing the same account.

Key features include fast analysis, precise diagnosis, graphical evaluations, CO2 content calculation for aquarium water, and tailored product suggestions to optimize water quality. By following simple usage guidelines, users can ensure reliable and repeatable measurements for maintaining healthy aquatic environments.

## Rankings

- #104,031 — Overall

## Review summary

JBL ProScan shows potential with a useful concept and decent readings when it works. Some users are generally happy and appreciate the ability to track measurements. However, persistent reliability and usability problems—especially inaccurate or inconsistent results, frequent crashes or blank screens, and login/data-saving issues—significantly hinder adoption. Additional pain points include device compatibility/installation hurdles, weaknesses in image capture and strip detection, and limited accessibility (e.g., no longer able to buy strips). Users want features like gallery import, per-aquarium notes, and auto-logging. Overall, reliability and UI issues undermine the app’s value.

### Pros

- Promising concept that aims to simplify monitoring aquarium water with digital strip analysis.
- When it works, it provides good readings.
- Ability to log measurements and track history (with potential notes per aquarium).
- Some users report being generally happy and finding value in the app over months.

### Cons

- Inaccurate or inconsistent readings across tests (e.g., different outputs for the same water).
- App instability: crashes, blank screens, and occasional failures to open.
- Login and data-saving issues: mandatory login, repeated logins, and not saving results.
- Image capture and strip detection problems: camera struggles to detect test strips, cannot capture photos, and alignment prompts (center) cause errors.
- Compatibility/availability issues: Play Store blocks installation on some devices and some devices report not compatible; stock/availability issues for test strips.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.jbl.proscan)