Comparison

MobileDetect vs Verkada Command

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

Head to head
About

MobileDetect

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
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MobileDetect Brings Automated Drug Detection to the Masses The revolutionary MobileDetect app converts your smartphone or tablet into a portable, presumptive drug detection tool. The app works with MobileDetect drug pouches which are innovative, highly accurate, low-cost test kits that use recognized National Institute of Justice chemical reagents to produce color reactions specific to different drugs. Substances Detected: • Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine, Methamphetamine • CBD and THC - Hemp, Marijuana, Vape, Edibles, Oils, more • Synthetics – K2, K3, Spice, Bath Salts, etc • Oxycodone and other over the counter substances • GHB, PCP, LSD and Mushrooms • Gunshot Residue Ultra-Simple and Safe Testing: 1. Simply remove the test swab from the MobileDetect pouch 2. Test the substance or area of interest with swab 3. Insert the swab back into the pouch 4. Break the chemical reagents in the pouch 5. Wait for the color reaction 6. Scan the pouch QR code with the MobileDetect app for automated results Features: • Automated detection results in seconds • Detect multiple drugs in one test pouch • Non-visible residue and bulk testing • Create test reports with GPS mapping, images, notes, time, date and more • Instantly share created test reports via email or text • Tutorial mode and HD training videos DetectaChem is constantly expanding MobileDetect Pouch offerings to keep up with the evolving detection needs. Visit www.DetectaChem.com for a full list of MobileDetect pouch offerings. For the first time ever, Raman chemical identification technology is now available on smart devices***, only with the MobileDetect App! THE APEX R7 RAMAN SPECTROMETER: - Unbeatable 24,000 substance library - Most affordable identification device available - Get accurate results in seconds - Absolutely no scan limits - Analysis and reporting on the MobileDetect App Welcome to effortless identification. *Requires MobileDetect Pouches for Automated Detection **Results obtained from the Mobile Detect system are presumptive only. *** Requires the APEX R7 Raman Spectrometer

About

Verkada Command

Access all your cloud-based security cameras and footage from a single interface. Quickly filter and track individuals across your organization's cameras with advanced technology. This app puts the future of enterprise security in your hands.

Highlights
  • Single view for all cameras
  • Cloud-based footage history
  • Individual filtering and tracking
  • Cross-camera tracking
  • Enterprise security management
Features
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With the Verkada mobile app, you can access all your Verkada cameras in a single view, and your entire cloud-based footage history is just a swipe away. With industry-redefining tech, Verkada enables you to quickly filter and identify individuals, and track them across your organization’s cameras. The future of enterprise security is in your hands.

Screenshots

MobileDetect4 screens
Verkada Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: MobileDetect at free against Verkada Command's paid. MobileDetect also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 48%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Verkada Command's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (234 vs 25). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

MobileDetect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verkada Command has 234 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MobileDetect's written reviews are positive against 48% of Verkada Command's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, Verkada Command weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MobileDetect versus Verkada Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileDetectVerkada Command
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings) — better4.2 (234 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better48.1% of reviews
Number of ratings25234 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB615 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDetectaChem, LLCVerkada Inc.

Customer experience

MobileDetect

All ratings25 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Verkada Command

All ratings234 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative42.3%

Bugs and requests

MobileDetect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Verkada Command

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Unable to login after update
  • Cameras don't update in real-time
  • App freezes and is tough to scroll
  • Eliminated live streaming in grid view
  • Screen bounces around, unclear video
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  • App will not open most of the time
  • Livestream from grid view goes black
  • Extremely slow/unusable to look back at footage
  • Login issues with authentication code verification button off-screen
  • Lost ability to remotely unlock doors on iPhones
  • Verify button behind Dynamic Island for 2FA
  • No field popping up to enter login info
  • Unable to switch between organizations without logging out/in
  • App freezes iPhone, locks screen, prevents calls
  • Constantly signed out
  • Prompted with multiple credential screens, email link not needed
  • Phone freezing when switching between cameras
  • Repeatedly asking to enable notifications
  • iPhone app unusable, freezes on attempted action
  • Face ID not working after updates, requires username/password
  • App keeps logging out
  • Full screen on iPad broken after update
  • No 2FA in the app
  • Scan code crashes

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add Schedule function to mobile app
  • Ability to toggle cameras to follow person of interest on mobile
  • Add Grid view as per browser
  • Manage admin settings (access control) from app
  • Separate Verkada Admin application
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  • Add Apple Watch app
  • Add Face ID for security
  • Add social SSO options
  • Swipe left/right to view different cameras at a site
  • Add new cameras by scanning QR code from app
  • Add new sites from app

In-app purchases

None

MobileDetect

No in-app purchases

None

Verkada Command

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobileDetect free?
MobileDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Verkada Command free?
Verkada Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MobileDetect or Verkada Command?
MobileDetect is rated higher. MobileDetect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Verkada Command averages 4.2 from 234 ratings.
Do MobileDetect or Verkada Command have ads?
Neither MobileDetect nor Verkada Command shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobileDetect or Verkada Command?
MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Verkada Command weekly. Most recently, MobileDetect was updated on October 7, 2026 and Verkada Command on October 11, 2026.

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