# SIMULACRA 2 vs Argus

The clearest difference is price: Argus at Free against SIMULACRA 2's $4.99. Argus also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 67%). SIMULACRA 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Argus is free to download; SIMULACRA 2 costs $4.99 up front. Argus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SIMULACRA 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SIMULACRA 2 against 4.6 for Argus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 403 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of SIMULACRA 2's written reviews are positive against 85% of Argus's.

SIMULACRA 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Argus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SIMULACRA 2 | Argus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulacra-2/id1471257532/reviews)** | [4.6 (403 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-urban-legend/id1637863328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 403 |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 2.3 GB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KAIGAN GAMES OUe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252035453) | [SponsorAds GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273662470) |

## What reviewers say

### SIMULACRA 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulacra-2/id1471257532)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Role Playing, #169 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Investigate a mysterious death by exploring a simulated phone, uncovering deleted files, and piecing together clues. Unravel the truth behind an influencer's demise and solve the case before it's too late.

**Highlights:** Simulated phone investigation, Restore deleted files with AI, Non-linear narrative, Live-action cast, Original soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging story
- 🎨 Impressive visuals
- 🕵️‍♂️ Immersive gameplay
- 🕹️ Multiple endings
- 🔍 Detailed investigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Timed choices too short
- 🔇 Audio issues (freezing, background noise)
- 🔍 Progression blockers
- 🤖 Uneven acting quality

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after cutscenes
- Inability to progress past certain points
- Saved progress not loading correctly
- Conversations and interactions getting stuck
- Audio/video playback issues

**Requested features**

- Full screen and controller support
- In-game note taking
- Ability to skip cutscenes on replays
- Checkpoint/level select feature


### Argus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-urban-legend/id1637863328)

Engage in an interactive horror thriller where your choices shape a dark narrative filled with murders, urban legends, and monsters. Investigate clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature.

**Highlights:** Interactive horror thriller, Branching story paths, Player decision impact, Clue collection, Puzzle solving, Character communication, Customizable user profile

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Flatrate | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP + Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| 40 BicS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 BicS | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 BicS | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1500 BicS | $24.99 | one-time |
| Flatrate | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting and fun interactive game
- 👍 Great horror element
- 👍 Immersive and engaging story
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Impressive visuals and production quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and technical issues
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay compared to previous games
- 💰 Difficulty progressing without in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing to black screen
- Issues with video/image playback

**Requested features**

- Option to skip mini-games and ads
- More accessibility features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SIMULACRA 2 free?

SIMULACRA 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Argus free?

Argus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SIMULACRA 2 or Argus?

SIMULACRA 2 is rated higher. SIMULACRA 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Argus averages 4.6 from 403 ratings.

### Do SIMULACRA 2 or Argus have ads?

Argus shows ads; SIMULACRA 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, SIMULACRA 2 or Argus?

SIMULACRA 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Argus fortnightly. Most recently, SIMULACRA 2 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Argus on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*