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ScientiaMobile Device Detection and Intelligence

ScientiaMobile helps developers and marketers identify the specific devices accessing their sites. It is designed for teams that need to support user interface optimization or refine ad targeting based on device capabilities.

Pricing

Cloud-based WURFL.js plans include a free Lite tier and paid tiers: Basic ($150/month), Standard ($300/month), and Pro ($500/month). On-premise commercial licenses are annual subscriptions with pricing based on usage and company size.

At a glance

Best for
Software Developers, Digital Marketers, Ecommerce Stores, Ad Tech Companies
Key use cases
Mobile UX Optimization, Ad Tech Targeting, Device Analytics, iPhone and iPad Identification
Integrations
Google Analytics, Prebid.js
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How AI is used

ScientiaMobile offers WURFL, a device intelligence platform designed to extract details such as device model, browser, OS, and screen width from HTTP request headers. The tool is built for developers, engineers, and marketers who need to identify the hardware and software specifications of their visitors to support site performance and targeting.

The platform provides both cloud-based and on-premise deployment options, supporting multiple programming languages including Java, .NET, PHP, and Python. It allows users to access over 500 device capabilities to help tailor digital experiences to the end-user's specific device.

Buyers should confirm whether they need basic generic detection or the more detailed model-specific detection for iOS devices, as the latter is available in the WURFL.js Business Edition plans. Those with high-volume traffic should evaluate the request limits associated with different cloud tiers.

Key Features

  • Device Description Repository (DDR)

    A library of over 120,000 device profiles covering smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs, and game consoles.

  • HTTP Header Analysis

    Extracts device details including model, browser, operating system, and screen width from request headers.

  • Multi-Language Support

    Provides APIs and modules compatible with Java, .NET, PHP, Python, and JavaScript.

  • Device Capability Mapping

    Offers over 500 capabilities that help developers optimize website logic based on device specifications.

  • UA Client Hints Support

    Processes User-Agent Client Hints alongside standard UA strings to support detection accuracy.

Use Cases

  • Mobile UX Optimization

    Adjusting website behavior and layouts based on the detected device's screen resolution and form factor.

  • Ad Tech Targeting

    Supporting the delivery of ads by identifying the visitor's device type and capabilities.

  • Device Analytics

    Collecting hardware and software data to identify the audience's device distribution.

  • iPhone and iPad Identification

    Using JavaScript detection to identify specific Apple device models via WURFL.js Business Edition.

Integrations

  • Google Analytics
  • Prebid.js

FAQ

What is WURFL?

WURFL is a device intelligence platform from ScientiaMobile that identifies characteristics of a user's device, such as model, OS, and screen size, using a repository of device profiles.

Can WURFL detect specific iPhone and iPad models?

Yes, this is supported in the WURFL.js Business Edition (Basic, Standard, or Pro plans). The Lite version only detects generic iPhone and iPad devices.

How often is the device data updated?

ScientiaMobile releases a new device data snapshot every week on Sunday nights for its commercial customers.

What are the pricing options for WURFL.js?

WURFL.js offers a free Lite plan, a Basic plan at $150/month, a Standard plan at $300/month, and a Pro plan at $500/month.

Source category: Software Development

Source subcategory: IT Infrastructure Monitoring

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