Comparison

Defrost Pro vs Argly Remote Desktop

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

Head to head
About

Defrost Pro

Features
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Some Mac Pro (late 2013) users complain that their screen freezes sporadically. Sometimes several times a day. Other times this does not happen for several weeks. If your Mac Pro (or other Mac) suffers from screen freezes while the rest of the system is still running (sound is still being played and the cursor keeps moving and changing according to the underlying but frozen GUI), Defrost Pro can help you restart or shutdown your Mac. Just select the device that is having the problem from the list of devices in your current network and press restart. This will not save any unsaved file for you. But it will prevent having to hard shutdown the device and potentially causing any harm to the hardware or file system. Defrost Pro does not need to connect to the internet, but it must be connected to the same local network as the Mac to be restarted. Defrost Pro can only restart Macs running macOS. Nonetheless Defrost Pro will list all the devices in the local network. You need to know the ip address or the devices name to select the correct Mac. Requirements: - You will need to enter the device's admin name and password. Usually if there is only one user on the device that will be the admin. - The Mac to be restarted needs to have Remote Login activated so Defrost Pro can login and tell your Mac to restart. Activation can be done in the System Preferences under Sharing.

About

Argly Remote Desktop

Control your Mac from your iPhone with real-time screen mirroring and precise input. Unlock your Mac remotely, use a smart keyboard with custom shortcuts, and save frequently used commands for quick access. Ideal for working away from your desk or presenting.

Highlights
  • Real-time Mac screen mirroring
  • Precise mouse and trackpad control
  • Full keyboard input with special keys
  • Remote Mac unlock
  • Customizable smart keyboard overlay
  • Favorite shortcuts panel
Features
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Control Your Mac from Your iPhone - Fast, Private, Local Argly transforms your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Full Desktop Control Real-time screen mirroring with adaptive quality Precise mouse and trackpad control Full keyboard input with special keys (Return, Tab, Esc, Delete) Quick shortcuts for Cmd+C, Cmd+V, and more Pinch-to-zoom and pan gestures Lock Screen Unlock Unlock your Mac directly from your iPhone Secure password entry Works even when your Mac is locked Smart Keyboard Custom keyboard overlay optimized for remote control Color-coded special keys for quick access Haptic feedback for all actions Quick shortcuts for common commands Favorite Shortcuts Save your most-used keyboard shortcuts Floating shortcuts panel for quick access Easy add/remove with intuitive edit mode Perfect For: Working from your couch or bed Accessing your Mac when away from your desk Presenting from your iPhone EULA: This app is governed by Apple’s Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Defrost Pro2 screens
Argly Remote Desktop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Defrost Pro at none against Argly Remote Desktop's 2. Defrost Pro also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.2). Argly Remote Desktop's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Argly Remote Desktop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Defrost Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Defrost Pro ships an update every 2 months, Argly Remote Desktop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Defrost Pro versus Argly Remote Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefrost ProArgly Remote Desktop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnie WeissTimmy Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Defrost Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Argly Remote Desktop

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$9.99

Questions

Is Defrost Pro free?
Defrost Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Argly Remote Desktop free?
Argly Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Defrost Pro or Argly Remote Desktop have ads?
Neither Defrost Pro nor Argly Remote Desktop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Defrost Pro or Argly Remote Desktop?
Defrost Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Argly Remote Desktop every 3 days. Most recently, Defrost Pro was updated on November 11, 2026 and Argly Remote Desktop on October 30, 2026.

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