# ArcGIS AppStudio Player vs MobileDetect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArcGIS AppStudio Player at 100% against MobileDetect's 82%. ArcGIS AppStudio Player also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). MobileDetect's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

MobileDetect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 25 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ArcGIS AppStudio Player's written reviews are positive against 82% of MobileDetect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ArcGIS AppStudio Player ships an update every 3 months, MobileDetect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArcGIS AppStudio Player | MobileDetect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-appstudio-player/id1018006050/reviews) | **[4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobiledetect/id1088331100/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 174 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933) | [DetectaChem, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088331099) |

## What reviewers say

### ArcGIS AppStudio Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-appstudio-player/id1018006050)

Instantly view and test mapping applications created with ArcGIS AppStudio. Sign in with your ArcGIS credentials to access and evaluate your own creations or those shared with you before distribution.

**Highlights:** View mapping applications, Test app creations, Sign in with ArcGIS credentials, Download shared applications, Evaluate before distribution

**In-app purchases:** none


### MobileDetect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobiledetect/id1088331100)

This app transforms your smartphone into a presumptive drug detection tool using specialized test pouches. It offers automated results in seconds for a wide range of substances, with features for report creation and sharing.

**Highlights:** Automated drug detection, Detects multiple substances, Non-visible residue testing, Test reports with GPS and images, Instant report sharing, Tutorial mode and training videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArcGIS AppStudio Player free?

ArcGIS AppStudio Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MobileDetect free?

MobileDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ArcGIS AppStudio Player or MobileDetect?

MobileDetect is rated higher. ArcGIS AppStudio Player averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MobileDetect averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do ArcGIS AppStudio Player or MobileDetect have ads?

Neither ArcGIS AppStudio Player nor MobileDetect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArcGIS AppStudio Player or MobileDetect?

ArcGIS AppStudio Player ships an update every 3 months, and MobileDetect every 6 weeks. Most recently, ArcGIS AppStudio Player was updated on October 17, 2026 and MobileDetect on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*