# MobileDetect

> Reliable drug & narcotic detection on your phone, designed for general use

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.detectachem.MobileDetect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.detectachem.MobileDetect)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.detectachem.MobileDetect`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DetectaChem Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 40,051
- **Rating:** 3.95 / 5 (64 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-03
- **First published:** 2017-10-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 175 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.detectachem.MobileDetect)
- **Website:** [http://detectachem.com/](http://detectachem.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.detectachem.com/privacy/](https://www.detectachem.com/privacy/)

## Description

**MobileDetect** revolutionizes drug and narcotic detection by turning your smartphone or tablet into a portable presumptive drug detection tool. Utilizing highly accurate, low-cost MobileDetect drug pouches embedded with National Institute of Justice-recognized chemical reagents, the app delivers automated detection for a wide range of substances including fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, THC, synthetics like K2, and others.

Testing is simple, safe, and fast: swab the substance, activate the pouch reagents, wait for the color reaction, then scan the pouch’s QR code to receive instant automated results. Users can generate detailed test reports complete with GPS mapping, images, notes, and timestamps, which can be shared easily via email or text. Ideal for general use, MobileDetect constantly expands its pouch offerings to meet evolving detection needs, making presumptive drug screening accessible to everyone.

## Rankings

- #328,475 — Overall
- #6 — detect

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate MobileDetect for its ease of use, quick and reliable drug detection capabilities, intuitive design, and helpful tutorials. However, multiple users report serious issues with app stability, swipe navigation, confusing results, and intrusive advertisements. While many find it a great replacement for older test kits, some feel it is difficult to understand or problematic due to bugs, impacting overall experience.

### Pros

- Very easy to use and understand with intuitive usability.
- Quick results and easy reporting capabilities to minimize paperwork.
- Effective and reliable for drug detection, better than manual color test kits.
- Includes helpful tutorial videos for guidance.
- Functions as a handy, advanced tool integrating mobile technology with testing.

### Cons

- App instability including unexpected closures and bugs preventing use on some phones.
- Swipe functionality issues repeatedly reported, making navigation difficult.
- Confusing results and QR code functionality problems.
- Presence of constant sales advertising with no helpful support.
- Some users felt the app was hard to understand or not worth the money.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.detectachem.MobileDetect)