Comparison

MobileDetect vs Argus Insight

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

Argus Insight

This utility app allows users to view and add notes to evidence files from a specific body-worn camera. It streamlines the process of reviewing collected evidence.

Highlights
  • View evidence files
  • Annotate evidence
  • Evidence review process
  • Companion app functionality
Features
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Argus Insight is the companion application for the Kustom Signals Argus BWC. It enables users to view and annotate evidence files stored on the Argus BWC, expediting the evidence review process.

Screenshots

MobileDetect4 screens
Argus Insight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MobileDetect at 4.4 against Argus Insight's 4.0. MobileDetect also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 4). Argus Insight's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MobileDetect has 25 ratings behind it against 4, 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 75% of Argus Insight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, Argus Insight every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MobileDetect versus Argus Insight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileDetectArgus Insight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB35 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDetectaChem, LLCKustom Signals, INC

Customer experience

MobileDetect

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

Argus Insight

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

MobileDetect

No in-app purchases

None

Argus Insight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobileDetect free?
MobileDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Argus Insight free?
Argus Insight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MobileDetect or Argus Insight?
MobileDetect is rated higher. MobileDetect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Argus Insight averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do MobileDetect or Argus Insight have ads?
Neither MobileDetect nor Argus Insight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobileDetect or Argus Insight?
MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Argus Insight every 9 months. Most recently, MobileDetect was updated on October 7, 2026 and Argus Insight on September 26, 2026.

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