Comparison

MobileDetect vs AXIS Camera Station Edge

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

AXIS Camera Station Edge

Access and manage your security cameras from anywhere with this intuitive VMS. It offers live viewing, timeline search, and video export, all without needing a dedicated server. Receive instant notifications and integrate with AI analytics for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Camera-to-cloud access
  • Intuitive live view
  • Timeline search
  • Video export
  • Event notifications
  • AI analytics integration
  • Serverless setup
Features
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Mobile app for AXIS Camera Station Edge. Delivering a camera-to-cloud experience that’s easy to set up and even easier to use, this intuitive VMS requires minimum maintenance and there’s no server needed. Truly flexible and reliable, it gives you effortless control anytime, anywhere. Main features: • Leverages Axis edge devices and the cloud • Intuitive live view, timeline search, and video export • Notifications and events to take immediate actions • Tight integration with AI-based analytics • Quick and secure access anytime, anywhere • Easy setup, no server needed • Licenses included with Axis devices

Screenshots

MobileDetect4 screens
AXIS Camera Station Edge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MobileDetect at 82% against AXIS Camera Station Edge's 30%. MobileDetect also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.8). AXIS Camera Station Edge's advantage is ratings volume (79 vs 25). On price, update cadence, 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 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 79 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MobileDetect's written reviews are positive against 30% of AXIS Camera Station Edge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, AXIS Camera Station Edge every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MobileDetect versus AXIS Camera Station Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileDetectAXIS Camera Station Edge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings) — better2.8 (79 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better29.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2579 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB97 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDetectaChem, LLCAXIS Communications AB

Customer experience

MobileDetect

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

AXIS Camera Station Edge

All ratings76 ratings
Positive38.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative53.9%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive29.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative62.7%

In-app purchases

None

MobileDetect

No in-app purchases

None

AXIS Camera Station Edge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobileDetect free?
MobileDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AXIS Camera Station Edge free?
AXIS Camera Station Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MobileDetect or AXIS Camera Station Edge?
MobileDetect is rated higher. MobileDetect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while AXIS Camera Station Edge averages 2.8 from 79 ratings.
Do MobileDetect or AXIS Camera Station Edge have ads?
Neither MobileDetect nor AXIS Camera Station Edge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobileDetect or AXIS Camera Station Edge?
MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, and AXIS Camera Station Edge every 3 weeks. Most recently, MobileDetect was updated on November 2, 2026 and AXIS Camera Station Edge on November 2, 2026.

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