Comparison

Firebase Console vs Argus

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

Head to head
About

Firebase Console

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your iPhone. Browse and edit Firestore data, export/import collections, monitor usage, and send test messages. Offers a phone-first interface for mobile developers.

Highlights
  • Bulk export/import Firestore collections
  • Edit and delete Firestore documents
  • Undo and view change history
  • Monitor Firebase usage and costs
  • Manage Authentication users
  • Send FCM test messages
  • Customizable project dashboard
Features
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Firedeck is the Firebase administration toolkit built for iPhone. Browse and edit Firestore, export and import whole collections, undo any change, watch your usage, ship Remote Config rollouts, and send FCM test messages — all from a phone-first interface built for how mobile developers work. DO WHAT THE WEB CONSOLE CAN'T • Bulk export — a collection, query, or selection as JSON, NDJSON, CSV, or a full backup, even in the background • Bulk import — JSON, NDJSON, or CSV files, with detected types and a preview before anything is written • Bulk edit & delete — set, rename, or remove fields across many documents, or delete them, in one go • Undo & history — every Firestore change is kept for 30 days and can be undone safely • Usage monitor — reads, writes, and deletes vs. the free quota, 30-day charts, and a Blaze cost estimate • Auth user tools — export users, or disable, enable, and delete many at once EVERY FIREBASE SERVICE YOU SHIP WITH • Firestore — browse collections, drill into documents, edit fields, filter, export, and import • Cloud Storage — browse buckets, preview, upload, download, delete • Remote Config — inspect parameters, change defaults, push safe rollouts • Cloud Functions — browse functions and triage recent errors • Cloud Messaging — compose and send FCM test messages with payload validation • Authentication — search, export, and bulk-manage users, edit custom claims, trigger password resets • Realtime Database — navigate every instance with a fast browser • Hosting — view sites, channels, and release history with rollback context • App Distribution — track tester groups, manage members, review releases • App Check — see registered services and enforcement state • Security Rules — inspect rulesets and releases • IAM — audit members, role bindings, and permissions • Extensions — view installed instances and configuration • Cloud Logging — stream recent entries with severity filters A DASHBOARD THAT'S YOURS Build a deck per project from the widgets you care about — document counts, today's usage, latest hosting release, function errors, parameter values, user count. Resize, reorder, and switch accounts without losing your layout. BUILT FOR TRUST Firedeck connects with your Google account using standard OAuth and talks to Google directly — there is no Firedeck server. Edit history and exports stay on your iPhone. Reading and monitoring are free for everyone. Actions that change your data are opt-in, clearly marked, and part of Firedeck Pro. FREE • Sign in with one Google account • Browse all of your projects • Read-only access to every Firebase service above • Today's usage against the free quota • A starter deck of up to 3 widgets FIREDECK PRO • Make changes across Firebase — edit, create, and delete Firestore documents; upload and delete Storage objects; update Remote Config; send FCM messages; manage Authentication users and custom claims; promote Hosting releases; manage App Distribution testers; run Cloud Functions • Everything in "Do what the web console can't" (today's usage stays free) • Unlimited dashboard widgets • Unlimited Google accounts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Firedeck Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Firedeck is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC. Firebase and the Firebase logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Terms of Use: https://gelatka.dev/apps/firedeck/terms

About

Argus

Features
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# Watch and control all your AI agents, from one app. Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode and Antigravity scatter across terminals and machines. Argus brings every session into one view, so you always know what's running, what's waiting on you, and what's done. ## One screen for every agent Every session from every machine in a single list, grouped by host and labeled by agent. Live status shows which are working, which are waiting on input, and which have gone idle, and the sessions that need you stay pinned to the top. ## See exactly what they did Open a session for the full transcript: prompts, replies, thinking, and every tool call. Fold the long parts or expand a single step, and tap any tool call to see the exact command it ran and what it returned, with model and token counts along the way. ## Jump in from anywhere Attach to a session's live terminal, watch it run, and type into it. Answer a permission prompt in place, review the code changes and git diffs it produced, or spawn, interrupt, and kill sessions without reaching for your laptop. ## Never miss a prompt Argus sends a push notification when a session needs your input, so a blocked agent doesn't sit idle while you're away. Notifications arrive even when the app is closed. ## Private and self-hosted Argus runs entirely on your own machines. You pair your phone directly to them over an end to end encrypted connection, so your prompts, code, and output never leave your control. Works with Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode and Antigravity in one list. Start on a single machine or scale to a fleet. _Source_: https://github.com/MunifTanjim/argus _Docs_: https://argus.muniftanjim.dev

Screenshots

Firebase Console4 screens
Argus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Argus at none against Firebase Console's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. Firebase Console sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Argus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firebase Console ships an update every 9 days, Argus every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Firebase Console versus Argus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirebase ConsoleArgus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam GelatkaMunif Tanjim Shaikat

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Firebase Console

Subscriptions2
  • Firedeck Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Firedeck Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Firedeck Pro Lifetime$69.99
None

Argus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Firebase Console free?
Firebase Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Argus free?
Argus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Firebase Console or Argus have ads?
Neither Firebase Console nor Argus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firebase Console or Argus?
Firebase Console ships an update every 9 days, and Argus every 8 days. Most recently, Firebase Console was updated on October 31, 2026 and Argus on October 31, 2026.

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