Argus Mobile vs Smart Rig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Argus Mobile
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Argus Mobile is a companion to Lucidea’s Argus Museum Collections Management System. Argus museum and gallery clients can use it to work remotely while roaming galleries or warehouses. Scan collection object, box, or location barcodes, then tap to set the new location for a single object, a single box, or a collection of objects or boxes. You can also indicate location type, such as “temporary” or “permanent” so you’ll always be up to date. Setup is simple. Just scan a QR code, then log into your Argus system using the same Login ID and password you use to access Argus with your web browser. Requirements: • Argus 4.3.5.51 or higher, with barcode and API features, on an SSL server. • The Argus barcode features configured. • The Argus API enabled. • Barcode labels using Code 39, Code 39 Mod 43, Code 128, or QR codes. • Any iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini, or iPad Pro currently supported by Apple, with iOS 12 or later.
Smart Rig
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Smart Rig is an exclusive patent pending process that sets the industry benchmark for safety compliance in lifting and heights safety equipment. Smart Rig is a paperless inspection system that operates on mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets. Authorised users can access asset information from a mobile device and complete remote inspections or update information. Our streamlined process is tailored to comply with the specific requirements of each type of equipment, thus adding quality and accuracy to equipment safety inspections.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Argus Mobile at 12.0 against Smart Rig's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Argus Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Smart Rig every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Argus Mobile | Smart Rig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucidea Technologies Corp. | Risk Mitigation Technologies Pty Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Argus Mobile
No in-app purchases
Smart Rig
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Argus Mobile free?
Is Smart Rig free?
Do Argus Mobile or Smart Rig have ads?
Which is updated more often, Argus Mobile or Smart Rig?
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