Comparison

rInspector vs MobileDetect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

rInspector

Features
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rInspector is an iPad application that allows users to collect and map infrastructure conditions, attributes, locations, images, sketch’s, and other information based on user defined specifications and needs, or pre-defined models available from Rival Solutions. Typical rInspector uses are (but not limited to): • Pavement condition inspections: record samples, rate severities, extents, densities for visible distresses along a roadway using various standard methodologies such as PCI ASTM 6433, or by designing your own entry form based around custom business practices within your agency. System forms provided in the app are: ⁃ PCI6433_AC_Standard_en ⁃ PCI6433_PCC_Standard_en ⁃ PCI6433_AC_Quebec_fr ⁃ SP024_AC_MTO-PCI_en • Sidewalk inspections: log all visible defects along sidewalks and trigger quick reports for urgent repairs. System forms provided in the app are: ⁃ Rival_Sidewalks_Standard_en ⁃ Rival_Sidewalks_Standard_fr ⁃ RoadMatrix_Sidewalks_mod1_en • Gravel road rating methodology and decision process that provide capital improvement programs based on PASER standards. System forms provided in the app: ⁃ Paser_Gravel_mod1_en • Parking lots condition rating based on PCI ASTM 6433 (per above). • Bike Trail and Park audits. The rInspector app is used as part of a comprehensive cloud based infrastructure management process called RUBIX. In all, rInspector and the RUBIX process provide infrastructure and roadway managers a turn-key solution for evaluating infrastructure conditions and taking decisions to proper rehabilitation and preventative maintenance activities. To leverage the full functionality of rInspector, users need to have an active RUBIX subscription. The application has a simplistic design, both from a user interface and data structure perspective making it usable for most infrastructure condition rating needs. Users can also select from a list of default system configurations for various infrastructure types.   Integrated mapping combines the power of the device navigation with a supplied network GIS basemap for referencing and tracking. On board mapping is capable of tracking segments that have been collected, that need to be collected, and segments that have been completed.   rInspector can also be used for windshield rating (dynamic mode rating). The system provided PASER form is an example of a dynamic rating configured form. Using the rating panel, users can efficiently key in the road condition as it is driven. Road section segmentation and indicators computation is completed on the RUBIX cloud.   The app also contains a map based QC review tool of all data that can be used post collection to validate work. Conditions can be located geographically and can be edited to change condition ratings as needed.  The app comes preloaded with specific condition rating forms for road conditions, sidewalk conditions, and other infrastructure, however the real benefit to the app is the ease in which you create forms, and subsequence RUBIX dashboards, based on agency specific business practices.
 Generally, the structure above provides complete flexibility that allows users to: • Define what infrastructure items are to be collected; 
• Define what information is required for each item, and how it is to be recorded in the field;
 • Determine how to optimize the form entry to maximize data collection efficiencies;
 • Define how raw data is to be aggregated to an overall sample / segment condition score; 
• Configure what layers are presented on the RUBIX web dashboard.

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

Screenshots

MobileDetect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MobileDetect at every 6 weeks against rInspector's every 5 months. MobileDetect also leads on device support (3 vs 1). rInspector's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

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

rInspector ships an update every 5 months, MobileDetect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
rInspector versus MobileDetect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterrInspectorMobileDetect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB224 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRival Solutions Inc.DetectaChem, LLC

In-app purchases

None

rInspector

No in-app purchases

None

MobileDetect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is rInspector free?
rInspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MobileDetect free?
MobileDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do rInspector or MobileDetect have ads?
Neither rInspector nor MobileDetect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, rInspector or MobileDetect?
rInspector ships an update every 5 months, and MobileDetect every 6 weeks. Most recently, rInspector was updated on November 11, 2026 and MobileDetect on November 6, 2026.

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