Labb Station vs READI Collect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Labb Station
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a drug testing machine. This app allows you to read eTest kits, scan IDs, view past results, and monitor active tests. It's a comprehensive tool for managing drug testing processes.
- eTest kit reader
- ID/License reader
- View and print past results
- Check active test status
- Create and log in to Labb Station account
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Introducing the Labb Station mobile companion app, the ultimate tool for transforming your iPhone or iPad into a state-of-the-art Drug Testing Machine. With the Labb Station mobile companion app, you can enjoy the same extensive features and capabilities as the fully managed Labb Station system. To get started, you can just create a Labb Station account. If you already have an account, download the app now and log in to access your account. Once you have the app installed, you'll have access to a wide range of features, including: eTest kit reader functionality ID/License reader functionality Viewing and printing of past results Checking the status of active tests And much more... The Labb Station mobile companion app is compatible with most Apple mobile devices that have an 8mp camera or larger. It's important to note that the app operates independently of Labb's Mobile Device Management (MDM) system, so you are responsible for ensuring your security and being cautious of any apps that may compromise donor identity or record your screen. For additional information or to set up a free or paid account, please visit Labb.com.
READI Collect
Request a certified mobile specimen collector to your location anywhere in the US for drug and alcohol testing. Connect with collectors in real-time, share messages, and receive detailed reports with images. Schedule collections for various needs, including accident testing, random, pre-employment, and events.
- On-demand mobile specimen collection
- Nationwide collector network
- Real-time communication
- Detailed reporting with images
- Scheduled collections
- DOT compliance support
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With the READI Collect app, for the firs time you have the ability to request a mobile specimen collector to come to your location anywhere in the United States in record time. With just a few clicks in the READI Collect app you are connected to the READI Network of professional certified drug and alcohol specimen collectors for all kinds of regulated or unregulated tests. For example a driver has an accident in a remote location in the middle of the night, they open the READI Collect app and in minutes they are connected to a collector. The driver the collector and a supervisor can see in real time what is happening. They can all message each other in the app and in the online portal. When the collection is complete, a minute-by-minute and step by step report is available with images of the CCF and shipping waybill. If applicable the driver and collector can take pictures of the scene and load it into the report. This is truly the first time that a carrier has a chance of meeting the very tight requirements of the DOT for post-accident tests. You can also schedule collections ahead of time at your location for random testing, pre-employment tests, job fairs or sporting events. READI Collect has one of the largest nationwide network of collectors to serve all of your safety and compliance needs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: READI Collect at 5.0 against Labb Station's 3.9. READI Collect also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Labb Station's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
READI Collect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Labb Station has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Labb Station ships an update monthly, READI Collect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Labb Station | READI Collect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Labb.net | Elemodo Software, LLC |
Customer experience
Labb Station
READI Collect
In-app purchases
Labb Station
No in-app purchases
READI Collect
No in-app purchases








