Comparison

MobileDetect vs LPR Mobile Companion

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

LPR Mobile Companion

This app allows VehicleManager users to manage their subscriptions on the go. Scan and upload detections, receive alerts, perform queries, and control L6Q cameras. It's designed for permitted users with an active VehicleManager or ClientPortal subscription.

Highlights
  • Scan and upload detections
  • Receive hit alerts
  • Perform queries
  • Install and aim L6Q camera
  • Interact with VehicleManager
Features
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Mobile Companion allows VehicleManager users to take their subscription to the next level. Scan and upload detections, receive hit alerts, perform queries, install and aim the L6Q camera, and interact with VehicleManager all within the app. Available only to permitted users with a current subscription to VehicleManager or ClientPortal hosted service.

Screenshots

MobileDetect4 screens
LPR Mobile Companion2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MobileDetect at 82% against LPR Mobile Companion's 11%. MobileDetect also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.1) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

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 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MobileDetect's written reviews are positive against 11% of LPR Mobile Companion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, LPR Mobile Companion monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MobileDetect versus LPR Mobile Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileDetectLPR Mobile Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings) — better2.1 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB429 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDetectaChem, LLCMotorola Solutions, Inc

Customer experience

MobileDetect

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

LPR Mobile Companion

All ratings14 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

None

MobileDetect

No in-app purchases

None

LPR Mobile Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobileDetect free?
MobileDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LPR Mobile Companion free?
LPR Mobile Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MobileDetect or LPR Mobile Companion?
MobileDetect is rated higher. MobileDetect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while LPR Mobile Companion averages 2.1 from 15 ratings.
Do MobileDetect or LPR Mobile Companion have ads?
Neither MobileDetect nor LPR Mobile Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobileDetect or LPR Mobile Companion?
MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, and LPR Mobile Companion monthly. Most recently, MobileDetect was updated on November 6, 2026 and LPR Mobile Companion on November 11, 2026.

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