# Desktop Apps vs Argus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Argus at 100% against Desktop Apps's 54%. Argus also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.9). Desktop Apps's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Argus is free to download; Desktop Apps costs $0.99 up front. Desktop Apps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Argus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Argus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Apps has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Desktop Apps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Argus's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop Apps | Argus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-apps/id463647231/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-antispy-camera-sweep/id6768300233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thirteen32 Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577479080) | [Linh Phan Nhat Khanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777727575) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-apps/id463647231)

Discover and browse Mac App Store applications directly from your mobile device. Easily search by category or keywords, view detailed app information including screenshots, and share links for later access.

**Highlights:** Browse Mac App Store, Search by category, Search by keywords, View app details, Share app links

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Argus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-antispy-camera-sweep/id6768300233)

This app transforms your iPhone into a comprehensive counter-surveillance tool. It helps users detect hidden cameras, listening devices, and trackers in various locations with a structured sweep protocol and multiple detection methods.

**Highlights:** Six independent detection methods, Optical lens reflection scan, Infrared light source detection, WiFi network audit, Bluetooth Low Energy scan, Magnetic field meter, Guided room presets

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desktop Apps free?

Desktop Apps costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Argus free?

Argus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Desktop Apps or Argus?

Argus is rated higher. Desktop Apps averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Argus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Desktop Apps or Argus have ads?

Neither Desktop Apps nor Argus shows ads.

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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.*