Comparison

MobileDetect vs Brazos

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

Brazos

This utility app captures incident locations, photos, and barcode scans using device peripherals. Captured data can be securely delivered to cloud or on-premise servers. It requires an existing subscription to the Tyler Brazos™ solution.

Highlights
  • On-board GPS incident location capture
  • Camera and barcode scanning
  • Bluetooth and AirPrint printing
  • Secure data delivery to cloud/on-premise servers
Features
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The Tyler Brazos™ mobile app can utilize on-board GPS to capture the location of an incident, the camera or other peripherals to capture photos or scan barcodes, and print to available printers via Bluetooth or AirPrint. All of the information captured through Brazos can be delivered securely to either the Brazos secure cloud server or the client’s on-premise Brazos server. Tyler’s Brazos™ app is only available for customers that have signed up to use the Tyler Brazos™ solution.

Screenshots

MobileDetect4 screens
Brazos1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MobileDetect at 82% against Brazos's 0%. MobileDetect also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3). On price, ratings volume, 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

MobileDetect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MobileDetect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Brazos's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobileDetect ships an update every 5 weeks, Brazos monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MobileDetect versus Brazos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileDetectBrazos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings) — better3.3 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDetectaChem, LLCTyler Technologies, Inc

Customer experience

MobileDetect

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

Brazos

All ratings19 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

MobileDetect

No in-app purchases

None

Brazos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobileDetect free?
MobileDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brazos free?
Brazos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MobileDetect or Brazos?
MobileDetect is rated higher. MobileDetect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Brazos averages 3.3 from 19 ratings.
Do MobileDetect or Brazos have ads?
Neither MobileDetect nor Brazos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobileDetect or Brazos?
MobileDetect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Brazos monthly. Most recently, MobileDetect was updated on August 14, 2026 and Brazos on September 22, 2026.

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