Comparison

MobileDetect vs ICAware

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

ICAware

Features
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ICAware is designed to handle incidents of all sizes from 6 person man-hunt to natural disasters (hurricane, tornado, etc.). Push notifications from new assignments, division requests, and more. Includes a web interface for an EOC or command stuff to view shelter status', personnel assignments, and more. This app requires an account with Southern Software, Inc to create incidents to manage

Screenshots

MobileDetect4 screens
ICAware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ICAware at every 3 weeks against MobileDetect's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, ICAware every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MobileDetect versus ICAware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileDetectICAware
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB52 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDetectaChem, LLCSouthern Software, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

MobileDetect

No in-app purchases

None

ICAware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobileDetect free?
MobileDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ICAware free?
ICAware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MobileDetect or ICAware have ads?
Neither MobileDetect nor ICAware shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobileDetect or ICAware?
MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, and ICAware every 3 weeks. Most recently, MobileDetect was updated on October 7, 2026 and ICAware on September 22, 2026.

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