Comparison

MobileDetect vs Pure Mobile

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

Pure Mobile

This app transforms your iPhone into a digital key for an access control system, eliminating the need for physical cards or fobs. It offers a convenient and hassle-free way to manage access for compatible hardware and software platforms.

Highlights
  • Digital access credential
  • Replaces physical cards/fobs
  • Compatible with ISONAS RC-04/R-1
  • Works with Pure Access software
  • Hassle-free access experience
Features
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Pure Mobile is an electronic credential for the ISONAS Pure IP access control system. This app allows consumers to take the convenience of their iPhone to the next level and turn access control into a simple, hassle free experience by eliminating the need for a physical card or key fob. Pure Mobile is compatible with the ISONAS RC-04 and R-1 hardware and the Pure Access software platform.

Screenshots

MobileDetect4 screens
Pure Mobile2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MobileDetect at 82% against Pure Mobile's 38%. MobileDetect also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). Pure Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MobileDetect's written reviews are positive against 38% of Pure Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, Pure Mobile every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MobileDetect versus Pure Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileDetectPure Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings) — better3.4 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better38.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2536 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDetectaChem, LLCSchlage Lock Company

Customer experience

MobileDetect

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

Pure Mobile

All ratings36 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral19.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

MobileDetect

No in-app purchases

None

Pure Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobileDetect free?
MobileDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pure Mobile free?
Pure Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MobileDetect or Pure Mobile?
MobileDetect is rated higher. MobileDetect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Pure Mobile averages 3.4 from 36 ratings.
Do MobileDetect or Pure Mobile have ads?
Neither MobileDetect nor Pure Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobileDetect or Pure Mobile?
MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pure Mobile every 11 months. Most recently, MobileDetect was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pure Mobile on October 13, 2026.

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