MobileDetect vs Wynd Sentry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automated drug detection
- Detects multiple substances
- Non-visible residue testing
- Test reports with GPS and images
- Instant report sharing
- Tutorial mode and training videos
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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
Wynd Sentry
This device detects cigarette, marijuana, and vape smoke, as well as loud parties in rental properties. Receive instant alerts for unwanted smoking, parties, and environmental issues. It offers powerful reporting to support reimbursement claims and notifies you of tampering.
- Detects cigarette, marijuana, and vape smoke
- Monitors noise levels to prevent parties
- Instant alerts for smoking and parties
- Reporting for reimbursement claims
- Tamper and disconnection notifications
- High accuracy smoke detection (>99%)
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What is Sentry? Sentry is the world's first non-intrusive device that protects your rental property by reliably detecting cigarette, marijuana, vape smoke*, and loud parties. • Be alerted instantly to unwanted smoking, parties, and other environment-related issues • Sentry airID™ technology detects cigarette, marijuana, and vape* smoke with > 99% accuracy* to prevent unwanted smoking before it starts • Monitor noise to prevent parties, damages, and neighbor complaints using industry-leading SiSonic™ MEMS technology • Powerful Reporting to Support Reimbursement Claims • Notified if device has been tampered with or is disconnected
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MobileDetect at 4.4 against Wynd Sentry's 4.1. MobileDetect also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 62%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MobileDetect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MobileDetect's written reviews are positive against 62% of Wynd Sentry's.
MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, Wynd Sentry every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MobileDetect | Wynd Sentry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (25 ratings) — better | 4.1 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 61.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DetectaChem, LLC | Wynd Technologies, Inc. |
Customer experience
MobileDetect
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In-app purchases
MobileDetect
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases









