# Argus vs Savvy Shield

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Argus at none against Savvy Shield's 2. Savvy Shield's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Savvy Shield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Argus asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Argus against 5.0 for Savvy Shield. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Argus | Savvy Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-antispy-camera-sweep/id6768300233/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-shield/id6784780669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linh Phan Nhat Khanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777727575) | [Savvy Signals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784780671) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Savvy Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-shield/id6784780669)

This app reveals and blocks background data connections to trackers and data brokers. It provides a clear, plain-English explanation of company data practices and assigns a privacy score based on your device's activity. Take back control of your personal information.

**Highlights:** Reveals device contacts with trackers, Blocks known trackers and ad networks, Explains company data practices, Provides a privacy score, Shows blocked connections, On-device VPN configuration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Savvy Shield Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Savvy Shield Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Argus free?

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

### Is Savvy Shield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Argus or Savvy Shield?

Argus and Savvy Shield are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Argus or Savvy Shield have ads?

Neither Argus nor Savvy Shield 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.*