MobileDetect vs Patrol Toolkit
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
Patrol Toolkit
This app helps law enforcement officers create organized shift records and document field activities efficiently. It centralizes notes, evidence, and department forms, streamlining daily documentation and case management.
- Field sobriety test documentation
- Pursuit mapping and export
- Case-linked evidence photos
- Daily activity tracking
- Department form storage
- Patrol calendar with activity logging
- Case linking for related entries
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Patrol Toolkit is a police field notes and patrol documentation app for law enforcement officers who need fast, organized shift records. Built for patrol work, the app helps officers document common field activity without scattering details across paper notes, camera roll photos, text messages, or disconnected apps. Use Patrol Toolkit to organize: • SFST observations • Department forms and documents • Calendar with automatic activity logging • Turn by turn pursuit mapping with export • Case-linked evidence photos • Law reference by state • Traffic stops • Citations • Arrests • And more SFST Scorecard Document standardized field sobriety test observations in a structured workflow and generate a clean summary for later reference. Pursuit Mapper Record pursuit details, route information, notes, and related case information in one place. Local Camera Capture photos inside the app workflow so they stay connected to the app and not your camera roll. Daily Activity Tracking Track shift activity by day, including traffic stops, citations, arrests and other patrol work. Department Docs Upload frequently used department forms and paperwork, stored in one place. Patrol Calendar Calendar markup with overtime, training and more. Automatically tracks activity metrics day by day Case Linking Group related notes, evidence, pursuits, stops, citations, arrests, and activity under the same case. Patrol Toolkit is designed for officers who want cleaner documentation, better personal organization, and faster access to an all-in-one place for reviewing cases or prior activity. Important: Patrol Toolkit does not replace official police reports, agency RMS/CAD systems, department policy, legal requirements, evidence management systems, or court-required documentation procedures. It is a personal field organization tool for law enforcement officers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Patrol Toolkit at 5.0 against MobileDetect's 4.4. Patrol Toolkit also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). MobileDetect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (25 vs 6). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Patrol Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MobileDetect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Patrol Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MobileDetect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Patrol Toolkit's.
MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, Patrol Toolkit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MobileDetect | Patrol Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (25 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DetectaChem, LLC | FRANK GIUNTA |
Customer experience
MobileDetect
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In-app purchases
MobileDetect
No in-app purchases
Patrol Toolkit
- Lifetime Unlock$9.99
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