Comparison

MobileDetect vs Speed Sign

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

Speed Sign

Configure and manage a radar speed display unit wirelessly. Program data types, set alerts, create custom messages, and schedule display times. Access internal device statistics and download traffic data for analysis.

Highlights
  • Wireless programming of radar displays
  • Manage display alerts
  • Create custom text messages
  • Set display calendar schedules
  • Access battery and solar panel efficiency
  • Download traffic statistics
Features
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The SpeedSign iOS application is used to wirelessly program and configure the Stalker Radar Pole Mounted Graphics Display (PMG). The app is used to program the type of data that is displayed, manage alerts, create new text messages to be displayed, and set display calendar schedules. The SpeedSign app also provides access to internal features such a battery life, solar panel efficiency, and traffic statistics data. The PMG is a full-featured traffic calming device that provides drivers real time feedback on speed. The app is also used to download valuable traffic data for statistical analysis.

Screenshots

MobileDetect4 screens
Speed Sign3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MobileDetect at 82% against Speed Sign's 0%. MobileDetect also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). Speed Sign's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MobileDetect has 25 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Speed Sign's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, Speed Sign every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MobileDetect versus Speed Sign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileDetectSpeed Sign
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDetectaChem, LLCApplied Concepts Incorporated

Customer experience

MobileDetect

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

Speed Sign

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

MobileDetect

No in-app purchases

None

Speed Sign

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobileDetect free?
MobileDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Sign free?
Speed Sign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MobileDetect or Speed Sign?
MobileDetect is rated higher. MobileDetect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Speed Sign averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do MobileDetect or Speed Sign have ads?
Neither MobileDetect nor Speed Sign shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobileDetect or Speed Sign?
MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Speed Sign every 2 weeks. Most recently, MobileDetect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Speed Sign on October 19, 2026.

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