# Labb Station vs READI Collect

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Labb Station | READI Collect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labb-station/id1542054233/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readi-collect/id6744460632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Labb.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542054235) | [Elemodo Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/460437805) |

## What reviewers say

### Labb Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labb-station/id1542054233)

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.

**Highlights:** eTest kit reader, ID/License reader, View and print past results, Check active test status, Create and log in to Labb Station account

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### READI Collect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readi-collect/id6744460632)

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.

**Highlights:** On-demand mobile specimen collection, Nationwide collector network, Real-time communication, Detailed reporting with images, Scheduled collections, DOT compliance support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Labb Station free?

Labb Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is READI Collect free?

READI Collect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Labb Station or READI Collect?

READI Collect is rated higher. Labb Station averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while READI Collect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Labb Station or READI Collect have ads?

Neither Labb Station nor READI Collect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Labb Station or READI Collect?

Labb Station ships an update monthly, and READI Collect every 5 weeks. Most recently, Labb Station was updated on October 25, 2026 and READI Collect on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*